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U.S. confronts North Korea on troop deployment to Russia; North indirectly acknowledges at UN

At a UN Security Council meeting held at the UN headquarters in New York on November 27, the U.S. representative directly confronted North Korea’s...

Advancements in Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment: A Solution Tailored for Korean Patients

Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint condition that affects millions worldwide, with symptoms ranging from pain and stiffness to significant mobility challenges. It is...

North Korean currency plunges to one-fourth of its value amid rising public discontent

The value of North Korea’s currency has plummeted to a quarter of its value at the start of the year, according to a report...

CCTV cameras spotted in Pyongyang high school classroom, signaling surveilance increase

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been spotted in classrooms of a newly completed high school in Pyongyang, footage from state media showed Wednesday, signaling...

Ukrainian Defense Minister meets with South Korea’s President as Seoul mulls over lethal aid

President Yoon Suk Yeol met with a Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov in Seoul on Wednesday, with the two sides agreeing...

Deaths, injuries, blackouts reported nationwide as heaviest November snow in over 100 years hits Seoul

At least three people were killed, multiple injuries and power outages were reported, and over 100 flights were canceled on Wednesday after a heavy...

Ukraine reveals intercepted communications of North Korean troops in Russia

The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) disclosed intercepted radio communications from North Korean troops stationed in Russia’s Kursk region on November 26. An audio...

North Korea sent 100 short-range missiles, military experts to Russia, says Ukraine’s military intelligence

North Korea provided Russia with about 100 KN-23 and KN-24 short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) and dispatched military experts to maintain the launchers, Ukraine's military...

Trump team explores direct talks with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un

A report emerged stating that President-elect Donald Trump’s team is discussing the possibility of pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. On November...

Powerful sister of North Korea’s leader angrily accuses South of sending anti-regime leaflets

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un issued an angry statement on Tuesday accusing South Korea of sending anti-regime leaflets across the...