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U.S. Confirms N. Korea Suffered ‘Significant Losses’ in Combat against Ukraine

U.S. Confirms N. Korea Suffered ‘Significant Losses’ in Combat against Ukraine

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The United States believes North Korea has suffered some “significant” troop losses during combat alongside Russian forces against Ukraine, a White House official confirmed Monday, noting the troops were seen moving from the second lines on the battlefield to the front lines. National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby made [...]

200 Russian, N. Korean Troops Allegedly Killed in Combat against Ukraine: Kyiv

200 Russian, N. Korean Troops Allegedly Killed in Combat against Ukraine: Kyiv

SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Some 200 Russian and North Korean soldiers were estimated to have been killed while fighting in combined units against Ukrainian forces, Kyiv’s intelligence authorities said, without specifying the number of casualties for each side. The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) made the revelation in a statement published Saturday (local [...]

Russian Embassy in N. Korea Hosts Reception on Ratification of Mutual Defense Treaty

Russian Embassy in N. Korea Hosts Reception on Ratification of Mutual Defense Treaty

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The Russian Embassy in North Korea has hosted a reception to celebrate the ratification of a mutual defense treaty between the two nations, the North’s state media reported Wednesday. North Korea’s top officials, including Choe Ryong-hae, chairman of the Supreme People’s Assembly’s standing committee, Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui and [...]

N. Korea-Russia Defense Treaty Goes into Effect Dec. 4: State Media

N. Korea-Russia Defense Treaty Goes into Effect Dec. 4: State Media

SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — A new defense treaty signed by the leaders of North Korea and Russia in June came into force this week as the two nations have exchanged the treaty ratification instruments, state media reported Thursday. The comprehensive strategic partnership treaty went into effect Dec. 4, when the two sides signed [...]

Russia Used Some 60 N. Korean Ballistic Missiles in Ukraine War: Report

Russia Used Some 60 N. Korean Ballistic Missiles in Ukraine War: Report

SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Russia is believed to have used some 60 ballistic missiles provided by North Korea in the war against Ukraine, a Ukrainian media outlet has reported, citing its intelligence authorities. Andrii Chernyak, the representative of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine’s (DIU) defense ministry, shared the analysis in an interview with [...]

North Korea’s Military Involvement in Russia-Ukraine War Signals Growing Ties with Russia

North Korea’s Military Involvement in Russia-Ukraine War Signals Growing Ties with Russia

SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — North Korea’s recent military deployment to support Russia in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war represents more than just a troop commitment—it marks the first tangible implementation of the comprehensive strategic partnership agreement signed between North Korea and Russia in June. The agreement, which includes provisions for military assistance in times [...]

Top Diplomats of S. Korea, G7 Members Voice Concerns over N.K. Troop Deployment to Russia

Top Diplomats of S. Korea, G7 Members Voice Concerns over N.K. Troop Deployment to Russia

SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The top diplomats of South Korea, Canada, France and Italy have voiced concerns over the threat posed by North Korea’s troop deployment to fight for Russia in its war with Ukraine, pledging to work together for a concerted response, Seoul’s foreign ministry said Wednesday. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho [...]

N. Korea, Russia Sign Agreement to Enhance Sports Exchanges: KCNA

N. Korea, Russia Sign Agreement to Enhance Sports Exchanges: KCNA

SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — North Korea and Russia have signed a protocol on enhancing sports exchanges for next year, the North’s state media said Monday, as the two nations have been bolstering cooperation in various fields. Kim Il-guk, North Korea’s minister of physical culture and sports, signed the protocol with Russian Sports Minister [...]

S. Korea Extradites Russian, Vietnamese Suspects to U.S.

S. Korea Extradites Russian, Vietnamese Suspects to U.S.

SEOUL, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — One Russian and one Vietnamese suspect were recently extradited to the United States after being apprehended in South Korea earlier this year, the justice ministry said Tuesday. The Russian is under investigation by U.S. authorities on suspicions of using ransomware to encrypt data at multiple U.S. companies and then [...]

North Korean Foreign Minister Highlights Growing Strategic Importance of Ties with Russia Amid Global Tensions

North Korean Foreign Minister Highlights Growing Strategic Importance of Ties with Russia Amid Global Tensions

SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – North Korea’s foreign minister, currently visiting Russia for talks, said the strategic value of her country’s relations with Russia holds greater importance in the severe international political landscape, the country’s state media reported Saturday. Choe Son-hui made the remarks during her speech at a ceremony unveiling a plaque honoring [...]