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Kim Jong Un Vows to Accelerate North Korea's Military Buildup

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reiterated his commitment to accelerating the country's military buildup, emphasizing its status as a nuclear state. This declaration comes amidst accusations against the US for instigating conflicts and discussions about South Korea accepting North Korean POWs from Ukraine.

22 Jun, 15:02 — 23 Jun, 09:26
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ukrainska-pravda4d ago

Ukraine and South Korea to hold talks on North Korean POWs

South Korea is ready to accept prisoners of war from North Korea who fought on Russia's side, should they wish to come.

By STANISLAV POHORILOV

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SCMPMostly Factual5d ago

North Korea’s Kim says ‘defeated’ Japan transforming into a ‘war state’

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un criticised Japan as turning into a “war state”, in a speech during a three-day meeting held through Monday, official news media said on Tuesday. “Japan, a defeated country in Asia, has openly turned itself into a war state by taking the present disturbing circumstances as an opportunity to get rid of all shackles restricting its moves to become a military power,” he said, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). In the concluding speech during a meet...

By Kyodo,Reuters

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YahooMostly Factual5d ago

North Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports​​

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual4d ago

'Goal of overtaking the world': Kim calls for major expansion of North Korea's nukes

North Korea's Kim Jong-un has declared a significant expansion of the nation's nuclear arsenal, aiming to "overtake the world" in defense capabilities. During a key party meeting, officials reaffirmed their commitment to nuclear forces as crucial for national sovereignty and deterring war. The agenda also included accelerating naval projects, reinforcing border defenses, and addressing economic development, particularly in the coal sector. Leadership changes were also announced without explan...

By TOI WORLD DESK

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DawnMostly Factual4d ago

North Korea's Kim Jong ‌Un says country will exercise its position as nuclear state

North Korean leader Kim Jong ‌Un said exercising the country’s position as a nuclear state is the only way to cope with an unpredictable and complicated global security situation, KCNA state news agency reported on Tuesday. “Unimaginable, astonishing incidents and events” are occurring because of the “gangster-like” greed of hegemonic forces, making confrontations around the world more ​violent, Kim said, blaming the US for worsening bloodshed in Europe and the Middle East. He was speaking at...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual4d ago

North Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports​​

"Unimaginable, astonishing incidents and events" are occurring because of the "gangster-like" greed of hegemonic forces, making confrontations around the world more violent, Kim said.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual4d ago

North Korea's Kim doubles down on nuclear buildup

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday doubled down on Pyongyang's nuclear weapons buildup and confrontational stance toward Seoul. Experts believe the move is aimed at foreclosing future denuclearization talks and reframing any potential negotiations with Washington around arms control rather than disarmament. According to the Korean Central News Agency on Tuesday, the ruling Workers' Party of Korea convened the second plenary meeting of its ninth Central Committee for three days beginning

By The Korea Herald

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japan-timesMostly Factual5d ago

North Korea’s Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state

The leader says his position is the only way to cope with an unpredictable and complicated global security situation.

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ndtvMostly Factual5d ago

Kim Jong Un Says North Korea To Exercise Its Position As Nuclear State

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said exercising the country's position as a nuclear weapons state is the only way to cope with an unpredictable and complicated global security situation, KCNA state news agency reported on Tuesday.

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meduza5d ago

Russia to add North Korea’s role in war against Ukraine to school history textbook

Russia’s unified school history textbook will be updated to include North Korean troops’ participation in fighting in the Kursk region, Mikhail Myagkov, scientific director of the Russian Military Historical Society, told RBC.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual5d ago

North Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports​​

North Korea has defied sanctions imposed by UN, US banning Pyongyang from developing nuclear weapons, missile systems

By Reuters

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vanguard-ngMixed4d ago

North Korea’s Kim vows to accelerate military buildup

Kim Jong Un vowed to beef up North Korea's defence capabilities, citing military modernisation efforts by South Korea and the United States pushing the region "to the brink of a nuclear war", state media reported Tuesday. The post North Korea’s Kim vows to accelerate military buildup appeared first on Vanguard News.

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meduza22 Jun, 15:02First to report

Russia to add North Korea’s role in war against Ukraine to school history textbook

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ndtv22 Jun, 22:09

Kim Jong Un Says North Korea To Exercise Its Position As Nuclear State

Yahoo22 Jun, 22:44

North Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports​​

publico22 Jun, 23:34

Kim Jong-Un garante que Coreia do Norte vai exercer a sua condição de Estado nuclear

channel-news-asia23 Jun, 00:31

North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup: KCNA

japan-times23 Jun, 00:40

North Korea’s Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state

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SCMP23 Jun, 01:40

North Korea’s Kim says ‘defeated’ Japan transforming into a ‘war state’

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express-tribune23 Jun, 02:46

North Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports​​

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index-hr23 Jun, 04:13

Kim Jong Un optužio SAD da potiče ratove: Jedina zaštita nam je nuklearno oružje

digi2423 Jun, 04:32

„Incidente şi evenimente de neimaginat, uimitoare”. Kim Jong-Un afirmă că ţara sa îşi va exercita poziţia de stat nuclear

aktualne-cz23 Jun, 05:02

KLDR bude nadále jaderným státem, světová bezpečnostní situace to žádá, řekl Kim

NHK World23 Jun, 05:07

北朝鮮 キム総書記 “日本は戦争国家へ変貌しつつある”と主張

jutarnji-list23 Jun, 05:11

Kim Jong Un: Sjeverna Koreja će u potpunosti koristiti svoj položaj nuklearne sile

Times of India23 Jun, 05:16

'Goal of overtaking the world': Kim calls for major expansion of North Korea's nukes

n1-bih23 Jun, 05:19

Kim Jong Un najavio radikalne korake: Sjeverna Koreja će u potpunosti iskoristiti svoj status nuklearne sile

Korea Herald23 Jun, 05:47

North Korea's Kim doubles down on nuclear buildup

berlingske23 Jun, 06:09

Sydkorea vil tage imod nordkoreanske krigsfanger fra Ukraine

jerusalem-post23 Jun, 06:26

North Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports​​

il-sole-24-ore23 Jun, 06:33

La Corea del Nord vuole diventare una superpotenza nucleare

mkd-mk23 Jun, 06:38

Ким Џонг Ун ги обвини САД за поттикнување војни: Единствена заштита ни е нуклеарното оружје

Dawn23 Jun, 06:55

North Korea's Kim Jong ‌Un says country will exercise its position as nuclear state

observador23 Jun, 07:45

Kim reitera aposta na força nuclear e defesa norte-coreana

aktuality-sk23 Jun, 07:53

Južná Kórea príjme všetkých severokórejských zajatcov z Ukrajiny, ak sa rozhodnú nevrátiť do KĽDR

ukrainska-pravda23 Jun, 07:57

Ukraine and South Korea to hold talks on North Korean POWs

die-presse23 Jun, 08:08

Nordkorea will Aufrüstung beschleunigen

delfi-lt23 Jun, 08:14

Kim Jong Unas metė kaltinimus JAV

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faz23 Jun, 09:21

Nordkorea: Kim Jong Un will nukleare Fähigkeiten weiter ausbauen

vanguard-ng23 Jun, 09:26Latest update

North Korea’s Kim vows to accelerate military buildup