North Korea says U.S. military exercises are preparations for a nuclear war against it. Seoul: Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said the country will continue to build overwhelming and the strongest military power to protect its sovereignty and regional peace, the North’s KCNA news agency reported on … Read more
Tokyo — In North Korea, the release of Taylor Swift’s new double album was completely eclipsed by the surprise drop of another brand-new song, complete with an elaborately produced music video. There were no tortured poets in sight for the release of “Friendly Father,” an energetic pop-style piece of state propaganda praising North Korea‘s dictatorial … Read more
The consequences of the Israel-Iran showdown will be global, representing one of the most significant geopolitical moments in the 21st century. It adds another dimension to the geopolitical landscape at a time when the world is already facing a myriad of crises. One of the biggest consequences is for the United States. Iran’s actions show … Read more
BEIJING: A top ranking official Chinese official reaffirmed ties with North Korea during a meeting Saturday with the country’s leader Kim Jong Un in the capital Pyongyang, China’s state media reported, in the highest-level talks between the allies in years. The visit by Zhao Leji, who ranks third in the ruling Communist Party hierarchy and … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday unveiled plans for military cooperation and projects ranging from missiles to moon landings, strengthening their alliance with an eye on countering China and Russia. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday unveiled plans for military cooperation and projects … Read more
Kim gave field guidance on Wednesday at the university, named after his late father, which is considered the top military education institution in the country. This Sept. 10, 2023 photo provided by the North Korean government shows that North Korea leader Kim Jong Un waves from a train in Pyongyang, North Korea, as he leaves … Read more
Yoon’s diplomatic agenda revolves around strengthening alliances with the United States and fostering closer ties with Japan, criticising the previous liberal government for perceived leniency towards North Korea and excessive deference to Chinese economic coercion. With a hostile parliament now armed with a new mandate, analysts expect formidable hurdles for Yoon in implementing his presumed … Read more
South Korea’s parliament is set to remain in the hands of liberals for another four years, with the ruling conservative party facing a defeat in parliamentary elections widely seen as a midterm referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol. Analysts say a “harsh judgment on Yoon” is imminent from the electorate, amid unhappiness over inflation, economic woes … Read more
Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in its assault in Ukraine is giving Pyongyang a rare chance to test its weapons in combat and perhaps take away lessons that could improve their performance, a top US general said. “I don’t believe that in my recent memory that the North Korean military has had a battlefield … Read more
Trump is all but certain to be the Republican nominee in the November election versus US President Joe Biden, the Democratic Party standard-bearer. Trump is already telegraphing that a Trump 2.0 White House would make his previous tenure seem like a minor inconvenience for Beijing. Japan would feel these shock waves early and often as … Read more
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