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Quick Glance: New Song from North Korea Honors Kim Jong Un as 'Friendly Father'
- North Korea praises leader Kim Jong Un as a 'friendly father' and 'great leader' in a new song, part of a propaganda campaign to boost his image in the reclusive state.
- The music video for the song was broadcast on Wednesday on state-controlled Korean Central Television, showcasing North Koreans from various backgrounds enthusiastically singing lines like 'Let’s sing, Kim Jong Un the great leader' and 'Let’s brag about Kim Jong Un, a friendly father.'
- Moreover, a live performance of the song with orchestral accompaniment and in the presence of Kim was televised as part of a ceremony to mark the completion of constructing 10,000 new homes.
- The release of the cheerful song titled 'Friendly Father' coincides with recent changes by North Korean state media to the name of a holiday, sparking speculation that this move is aimed at consolidating Kim’s position.
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North Korea, Belarus deputy foreign ministers agree to strengthen ties
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Quick Glance: North Korea, Belarus strengthen ties
- North Korean officials met with a delegation from Belarus to deepen cooperation and criticized the U.S. for attempting to increase 'lawless' sanctions pressure.
- During the discussions, Belarus' Deputy Foreign Minister Evgeny Shestakov and his North Korean counterpart Lim Chun Il discussed bilateral cooperation in various sectors and mutual support on the global stage.
- Kim Son Gyong, vice minister for International Organizations of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, criticized Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, for her trip to South Korea and Japan, labeling the UN sanctions against the country as 'lawless'.
- In contrast, Russia has opposed the annual renewal of the multinational panel of experts that has monitored the implementation of UN sanctions aimed at curbing North Korea's nuclear and missile programs over the past 15 years.
After Iran's attack on Israel: the mullahs' terror regime is tottering: The mullahs are sending missiles against Israel - but what if they themselves are long ...
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US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
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US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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U.S. envoy to U.N. urges Russia and China not to ‘reward’ North Korea’s bad behavior
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Kim Jong Un Threatens North Korea's Enemies With 'Death Blow': Kim was pictured inspecting maps and models of South Korea in a pointed message to the U.S. ally.
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US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to ...
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A Chinese official meets North Korean leader Kim in Pyongyang in highest-level talks in years
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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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A Vigilante Hacker Took Down North Korea’s Internet. Now He’s Taking Off His Mask
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Explainer: Why is Japan seeking a summit with nuclear-armed North Korea?: United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he supported his Japanese ...
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Quick Glance: Why Japan Seeks Summit with Nuclear-Armed North Korea
- Japanese Prime Minister Kishida aims to engage in talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to address the issue of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea in the 1960s and 1970s.
- North Korea has not definitively stated its position on a summit with Japan, with some statements suggesting a potential opening for closer ties.
- Past summits between Japan and North Korea had varying outcomes, with North Korea acknowledging some abductions in 2002.
- Kishida's efforts to arrange a meeting with Kim Jong Un carry political risks and could lead to a decline in his approval ratings given North Korea's reluctance, posing challenges for Japan.
China says it is ready to work closely with North Korea to help relations reach higher level
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South Korea, Japan, US hold naval drills amid N.Korea threats: South Korea, Japan and the United States staged long-planned joint naval exercises involving an ...
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China counters closer U.S.-Japan-Philippines ties with diplomatic flurry: HONG KONG -- While U.S. President Joe Biden invited leaders from Japan and the ...
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North Korea expands surveillance with Chinese cameras : To monitor its population even more closely North Korea is placing surveillance cameras in schools and ...
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US Sees Hurdles to UN Vote to Monitor North Korea Nuclear Arms Development: Pushing through a United Nations General Assembly vote to continue expert monitoring ...
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Park Choong-kwon: North Korean defector elected in South Korea: A millennial North Korean who used to develop the regime's nuclear missiles is now a South Korean ...
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US envoy to UN to visit Korean border, North Korean defectors: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will travel to the heavily armed Korean border and meet ...
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China communist party politburo member Zhao to lead delegation to North Korea: A Chinese government and communist party delegation led by its top legislator and ...
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Coffee in North Korea: It’s not just for capitalists anymore: Spreading among the elite, coffee is replacing cigarettes as a typical bribe.
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South Korea launches its second military spy satellite : South Korea has launched its second military spy satellite into space, days after North Korea reaffirmed ...
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Quick Glance: Successful Launch of South Korea's Second Military Spy Satellite
- South Korea achieved orbital insertion for its second military spy satellite following North Korea's announcement of launching multiple reconnaissance satellites this year.
- The South Korean Defense Minister anticipates North Korea proceeding with its second spy satellite launch to commemorate the April 15 birthday of state founder Kim Il Sung.
- Following two unsuccessful attempts in early 2023, North Korea successfully deployed its Malligyong-1 spy satellite on Nov. 21, transmitting space imagery of significant locations in the U.S. and South Korea.
Russian use of North Korea arms in Ukraine a valuable battlefield test: US general
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China top legislator Zhao says Beijing, Pyongyang set on developing friendly relations, KCNA says
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Yoon Suk Yeol: Was South Korea’s president thwarted by a spring onion?: Yoon Suk Yeol's party failed to win a majority in Wednesday's parliamentary election.
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Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon
- Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory
- Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.
- Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.
- The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.
US envoy to UN to visit Korean border, North Korean defectors: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will travel to the heavily armed Korean border and meet ...
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OPINION | Donald Trump would be denied a federal security clearance if he tried to get one
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Opinion | Be a Wary Reader in the 2024 Election: Disinformation from Russia and China is evolving and has even spread to Capitol Hill.
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Japan seeks to work with South Korea, Philippines to boost regional security: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday said he wanted to cooperate with ...
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Quick Glance: Japan Seeks Collaboration with South Korea and Philippines to Enhance Regional Security
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed the desire to collaborate with South Korea and the Philippines to promote regional security.
- Kishida emphasized the importance of cooperation between Japan, the US, and like-minded countries given the challenging security environment and China's increasing influence in Asia.
- The upcoming state visit to Washington and the trilateral summit with the Philippine President will highlight the close security cooperation between Japan, the US, and the Philippines.
- Kishida also indicated willingness to meet with North Korean leader Kim without preconditions to improve relations and contribute to regional stability.
US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea : The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border ...
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🇯🇵🇺🇸 US President Joe Biden met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Washington on Wednesday amid rising tensions with #NorthKorea 🇰🇵
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North Korea marked the birth anniversary of state founder Kim Il Sung, who is the late grandfather of current leader Kim Jong Un.
China says it is ready to work closely with North Korea to help relations reach higher level
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North Korea: Hackers single-handedly disconnected the country from the Internet - out of revenge
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North Korea says it tested a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile that uses solid propellants
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Quick Glance: North Korea's Hypersonic Missile Testing: Insights and Functionality
- North Korea has successfully tested a solid-fuel hypersonic missile with an intermediate range.
- The significance of hypersonic weapons lies in their maneuverability rather than just their speed.
- Russia, China, and the USA are leading the race in developing hypersonic weapons.
- North Korea aims to enhance its defense capabilities and assert its position in the global arms race through hypersonic weapons.
Kim Jong Un Leads Test of New North Korea Missile That Can Hit US Bases: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of a new ballistic missile designed to ...
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The Dire State of Women’s Rights in North Korea: While the country espouses an official commitment to gender equality, the reality for women is one of ...
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Biden, Japan’s Kishida Push for Closer Ties to Counter China: The leaders aim to improve military coordination amid worries about North Korea’s nuclear program ...
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What the Revamp of the Japan-US Alliance Structure Means for South Korea: New security and military arrangements will have knock-on effects for both Japan and ...
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China Reaches out to Russia, North Korea as US Cements Trilateral Partnership With Japan, Philippines
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Kim Jong Un’s New Way to Express Anger at the South: Turn the Lights Out: North Korea has dismantled streetlights on some of the few inter-Korean roads ...
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Biden 'would support' Japan-North Korea summit, U.S. official says: WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Joe Biden would conditionally support a summit between Japanese ...
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🇰🇷 As South Koreans head to the polls, the country's worsening ties with #NorthKorea 🇰🇵 are high on the agenda.
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Author Who Defected From North Korea Wins Defamation Lawsuit: Jang Jin-sung, known for his memoir “Dear Leader,” was accused of rape by a fellow North Korean ...
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China is sending its highest-level delegation to North Korea since 2019 to kick off a ‘friendship year’
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How Likely Is a Japan-North Korea Summit?: Unless Japan can truly offer progress on Pyongyang’s vital concerns, a bilateral summit is unlikely to materialize.
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Opinion | Trump’s ‘Love’ Affair With Kim Looms Over U.S.-Japan Summit: Biden and Kishida should use this week’s meetings to lock in security accords a successor ...
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China Sends Highest Ranking Official to Pyongyang in Five Years: China is sending its highest-level delegation to North Korea in nearly five years for a trip ...
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Early on June 25, 1950, 75,000 Korean People’s Army troops attacked, catching the South Korean Army by surprise and starting the Korean War. Three days later ... Show more
Abductee families keep Japan and North Korea apart: It is an amazing story: A person who probably does not exist has been holding an entire nation, North Korea ...
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US envoy to the UN vows support for families of Japanese who were abducted and taken to North Korea
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Putin's embrace of Kim Jong Un has its limits: Derek Grossman is a senior defense analyst at the think tank RAND Corp. in Santa Monica, California ...
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China seen as security threat by over 90% of Japanese, new survey shows: More than nine in every 10 Japanese now feel the nation’s security is threatened by
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Ukraine war latest: Russia reportedly loses 7 aircraft; Zelensky says Kharkiv 'protected' against potential offensive
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📸 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walks a red carpet ahead of a completion ceremony for a residential development in the Hwasong district of North Korea ... Show more
UN OKs shipment of vaccine storage equipment to North Korea: UNICEF had requested a sanctions exemption to bring ‘cold chain’ equipment into the country.
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Pyongyang fumes over UN Human Rights Council's adoption of resolution on N. Korea
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Pedestrians walk along a street in Pyongyang on April 15, 2024, as the country marks the 112th anniversary of the birth of late North Korean leader Kim Il Sung ... Show more
Russia economy: Reliance on China and 'rogue states' up amid sanctions: Sanctions are working as Moscow is relying on North Korea, Iran, and China to stay afloat ...
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North Korean authorities are cracking down on college students who carry their bags using shoulder straps, as the woman on the right is doing in this photo of ... Show more
🔭 Using binoculars, visitors can peer into North Korea to catch a glimpse of life in one of the world’s most isolated countries from this tower in Changbai ... Show more
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Security at Kuala Lumpur airport to be reviewed after shooting, says CID director
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Japan, U.S., Philippines to form joint cyberdefense network: TOKYO -- Japan, the U.S. and the Philippines will set up a joint cyberdefense framework ...
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A Late-Night Sighting, and a Single Hair, Rekindle Hopes That an Extinct Tiger Lives On
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Cranes worth Sh4 billion arrive at the Port of Lamu, to boost operations along the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport corridor ... Show more
🛡️ Pro-Russian hacking group, "Server Killers," paralyzes North Korea's Air Koryo website in a recent attack.
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North Korea-Japan enmity going hypersonic: Japan and North Korea have stepped up their arms race to another level, a tit-for-tat escalation with big implications ...
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🚀🇰🇵 Russian travel blogger Ilya Voskresensky purchased the plastic building block toy during his trip to North Korea. He was among the first guided tour to ... Show more
N. Korea's health minister heads for Russia: KCNA : North Korea's health minister left for Russia to bolster cooperation in the fields of science and ...
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Chinese scientists question ‘flaw’ in Nasa’s hypersonic aerodynamics software: A research team in China says it has discovered a potentially fatal flaw in Nasa’s ...
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Chinese art troupe visiting N. Korea for performance in key year : A Chinese art troupe has been visiting North Korea to participate in an event celebrating the ...
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