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Russian air force jet lands in North Korea, a day after FM Lavrov’s departure
Russian air force jet lands in North Korea, a day after FM Lavrov’s departure
A Russian air force jet touched down in the North Korean capital on Monday, aviation data showed, a day after Moscow’s top diplomat left the country following talks with leader Kim Jong Un. The Il-62M (RA-86559) operated by the Russian Air Force (…)
NK News - 14 July 2025
North Korea’s Mount Kumgang recognized as UNESCO World Heritage site
North Korea’s Mount Kumgang recognized as UNESCO World Heritage site
UNESCO has inscribed North Korea’s Mount Kumgang, a mountain renowned on both halves of the Korean Peninsula, as a new World Heritage site for its scenic beauty as well as cultural significance. The U.N. body announced the addition of the (…)
NK News - 14 July 2025
Russian and Chinese top diplomats hold talks
Sergey Lavrov and Wang Yi discussed bilateral cooperation and geopolitical issues, according to the Foreign Ministry in Moscow Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Sunday to discuss closer (…)
North Korea Times - 13 July 2025
DPRK condemns U.S.-Japan-S. Korea joint drill
PYONGYANG, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) denounced a joint drill by the United States, Japan and South Korea on Sunday, calling such trilateral military maneuver main danger factors heightening the level of (…)
North Korea Times - 13 July 2025
DPRK, Russia vow to boost ties during strategic dialogue
PYONGYANG, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Russia on Saturday reaffirmed their will to develop bilateral ties into eternal strategic relations and pledged to lend firm support to each other. DPRK Foreign (…)
North Korea Times - 13 July 2025
Top DPRK leader meets visiting Russian FM: KCNA
PYONGYANG, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) met on Saturday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during his visit to the country to take part in the second strategic dialogue between (…)
North Korea Times - 13 July 2025
US-led drills pose threat to peace in Asia - Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister has cautioned against expanding NATO infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific The military activities of the US and its allies around the Korean Peninsula threaten the stability of the entire region, Russian Foreign (…)
North Korea Times - 13 July 2025
US-led drills pose threat to peace in Asia Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister has cautioned against expanding NATO infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific The military activities of the US and its allies around the Korean Peninsula threaten the stability of the entire region, Russian Foreign (…)
North Korea Times - 13 July 2025
Lavrov meets Kim Jong Un as North Korea backs Russia in Ukraine war
Wonsan [North Korea], July 13 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday in Wonsan, in a sign of strengthening the relations between Moscow and Pyongyang, CNN reported. Russia's foreign ministry (…)
North Korea Times - 12 July 2025
Russia's Lavrov meets DPRK leader Kim, hails 'invincible brotherhood'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (C) meets with DPRK's top leader Kim Jong Un (L) in Wonsan, DPRK, July 12, 2025. /VCG Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), (…)
North Korea Times - 12 July 2025
Putin looks forward to continuing direct contacts with DPRK top leader: Russian FM
MOSCOW, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin looks forward to continuing direct contacts with Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in the near future, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (…)
North Korea Times - 12 July 2025
Lavrov thanks 'heroic' North Korean soldiers for helping liberate Kursk Region
A monument to the troops who assisted Russia in repelling the Ukrainian incursion will be erected, the minister has said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has thanked the North Korean troops who helped liberate Russia's Kursk Region earlier (…)
North Korea Times - 12 July 2025
Kim Jong Un receives Russias top diplomat on his yacht by mega-beach resort
Kim Jong Un receives Russias top diplomat on his yacht by mega-beach resort
North Korea Times - 12 July 2025
Kim Jong Un receives Russia’s top diplomat on his yacht by mega-beach resort
Kim Jong Un receives Russia’s top diplomat on his yacht by mega-beach resort
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov on his yacht by the Wonsan Kalma mega beach resort Saturday, following talks with DPRK foreign minister Choe Son Hui. The Russian foreign ministry released a brief (…)
NK News - 12 July 2025
Ammanford Farmers Market teams up with town council
Ammanford Farmers Market teams up with town council
North Korea Times - 12 July 2025
Russian FM arrives in DPRK for visit: KCNA
PYONGYANG, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived on Friday night at Wonsan Kalma airport for a visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported (…)
North Korea Times - 12 July 2025
LA agencies struggle to sell real estate in slow market
LA agencies struggle to sell real estate in slow market
North Korea Times - 12 July 2025
Lavrov begins visit to North Korea (VIDEO)
Pyongyang sent troops to help repel Ukrainian invasion in western Russia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov began his three-day visit to North Korea on Saturday, highlighting growing cooperation between the two countries during the Ukraine (…)
North Korea Times - 12 July 2025
Lavrov begins visit to North Korea
Pyongyang sent troops to help repel Ukrainian invasion in western Russia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov began his three-day visit to North Korea on Saturday, highlighting growing cooperation between the two countries during the Ukraine (…)
North Korea Times - 12 July 2025
Lavrov arrives at Wonsan resort, ahead of 'strategic dialogue' with Pyongyang
Lavrov arrives at Wonsan resort, ahead of 'strategic dialogue' with Pyongyang
North Korea Times - 12 July 2025
When nations united- 75 years of global good through the United Nations Command
When nations united- 75 years of global good through the United Nations Command
North Korea Times - 12 July 2025
Lavrov arrives at Wonsan resort, ahead of ‘strategic dialogue’ with Pyongyang
Lavrov arrives at Wonsan resort, ahead of ‘strategic dialogue’ with Pyongyang
Top Russian envoy Sergei Lavrov touched down in the North Korean mega resort city of Wonsan on the east coast Friday night ahead of “strategic talks” with his counterpart. Lavrov arrived in Wonsan from Kuala Lumpur where he participated in ASEAN (…)
NK News - 12 July 2025
When nations united: 75 years of global good through the United Nations Command
When nations united: 75 years of global good through the United Nations Command
This year, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Command (UNC), an enduring symbol of international cooperation and resolve. Established in response to North Korea’s invasion of South Korea in 1950, the UNC has played a (…)
NK News - 11 July 2025