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N. Korean leader inspects special operation units' training on day of Yoon's ouster

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected training activities of special operations units earlier this week, stressing that strengthening their capabilities was key to building a strong army, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturday.

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N. Korea hosts 1st Pyongyang marathon in 6 years

North Korea has hosted its annual Pyongyang International Marathon for the first time in six years, resuming it following a suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the North's state media on Monday.

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N. Korea's Kim sends condolences over death of ex-Lao President Siphandone

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a message of condolence to the Lao president over the recent death of former President Khamtai Siphandone, the North's state media reported Monday.

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North Korea holds first Pyongyang Marathon in six years

North Korea on Sunday is holding its first Pyongyang International Marathon in six years, hosting foreign runners in the reclusive country that had largely closed its borders during the pandemic.

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North Korea reports on court ruling to remove Yoon from office

North Korea reported on the ouster of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, Saturday, following a South Korean Constitutional Court ruling this week.

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N. Korea says 'proud' economic results achieved in Q1 after cabinet meeting

North Korea has held a plenary cabinet meeting and concluded the country achieved 'proud' economic achievements in the first quarter of this year, state media reported Friday.

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Over 63% of S. Korean students view N. Korea with caution, animosity: poll

More than 6 out of 10 students from elementary to high schools in South Korea view North Korea as an adversary that warrants caution and animosity, a poll released by the unification ministry showed Friday.

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Russia's party delegation arrives in NK amid deepening bilateral cooperation

A delegation of Russia's Communist Party has arrived in North Korea, Pyongyang's state media said Tuesday, as both nations have been deepening cooperation in the military and other fields.

Trump signals interest in restarting talks with NK, calling it 'big nuclear nation'

U.S. President Donald Trump signaled his interest Monday (local time) in restarting talks with North Korea, calling it a “nuclear nation” and revealing there is communication with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

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China's top envoy to N. Korea visits cemetery of fallen Chinese troops during Korean War

China's top envoy to Pyongyang visited the cemetery in an eastern North Korean province and paid his tribute to Chinese troops who fell during the 1950-53 Korean War to mark the 75th anniversary of their participation in the conflict, the Chinese Embassy in the North said Tuesday.

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N. Korea holds 1st large-scale gathering of instructors for children's union

North Korea has hosted the first large-scale workshop of instructors for a nationwide children's union, emphasizing their role in fostering young people's loyalty to leader Kim Jong-un, state media reported Monday.

Trump says he has not discussed Russia's purchase of weapons from N. Korea with Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he had not discussed Moscow's purchase of weapons from North Korea during his recent phone talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid continuing concerns about a deepening military alignment between Pyongyang and Moscow.

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Seoul says will work for prompt repatriation of 2 N. Koreans found adrift near border

South Korea will work toward the prompt and safe repatriation of two North Koreans who were found adrift in waters south of the inter-Korean maritime border last month, the unification ministry said Friday.

Rights commission urges North Korea to release 6 detainees

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has urged North Korea to release six South Korean citizens held against their will by the regime, it said on Friday.

N. Korea releases photos of what appears to be airborne control aircraft

North Korea on Thursday disclosed what appears to be an airborne early warning and control aircraft for the first time and said leader Kim Jong-un supervised tests of 'suicide attack drones' equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology.