Articles for Korean War

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows ‘steadfast support’ for Russia’s war in Ukraine
3 weeks, 2 days ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows ‘steadfast support’ for Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent  

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Starbucks opens a cafe with a view of North Korea
54 years, 11 months ago

Starbucks opens a cafe with a view of North Korea

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — Coffee lovers with a keen interest to catch a glimpse of life in the world’s most reclusive nation should get ready to travel: Starbucks has the perfect spot for them to hang. The American chain’s latest outpost in South Korea is located on an observation tower at the border with North Korea, allowing patrons to …

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Remains of 43 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Remains of 43 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK

China Daily  

A military aircraft carrying the remains of Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs is honored with a water salute after landing at the Taoxian international airport in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning province, Nov 28, 2024. SHENYANG -- The remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers soldiers who died during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea were returned to China on …

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Remains of 43 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Remains of 43 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK

China Daily  

A Y-20 transport aircraft of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force carrying the remains of Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs, escorted by two J-20 stealth fighter jets, is pictured over the Taoxian international airport in Shenyang, capital of Northeast China's Liaoning province, Nov 28, 2024. In August 1952, her older brother Lang Defu died in the line of duty during …

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South Korea boycotts Japan memorial event at mine in blow for ties
4 weeks ago

South Korea boycotts Japan memorial event at mine in blow for ties

Hindustan Times  

By Jack Kim South Korea boycotts Japan memorial event at mine in blow for ties SEOUL, - South Korea held a memorial event in Japan on Monday for its labourers forced to work at a controversial mine during World War Two, after boycotting one organised by Tokyo, highlighting lingering sensitivities in ties between the neighbours. South Korea's ambassador to Japan …

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Japan’s minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan’s minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Japan’s foreign minister arrived in Kyiv on Saturday to discuss North Korea’s deepening military alliance with Russia, including the deployment of thousands of troops to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Takeshi Iwaya will meet his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, to reaffirm Japan’s “strong support” for Ukraine against Russia’s invasion and to discuss further sanctions against Moscow, Japan’s …

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Zelensky confirms deadly clashes with North Korean troops as Putin says he’s willing to talk with Trump
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zelensky confirms deadly clashes with North Korean troops as Putin says he’s willing to talk with Trump

CNN  

CNN — North Korean troops deployed to Russia’s Kursk region have fought Kyiv’s forces on the battlefield, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday, adding that the clashes resulted in fatalities. On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first public comments on the US election, saying he is ready for dialogue with the Republican president-elect and noted that Trump’s comments …

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Why are North Koreans troops in Ukraine? Everything we know about Kim Jong-un’s soldiers joining Putin’s war
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why are North Koreans troops in Ukraine? Everything we know about Kim Jong-un’s soldiers joining Putin’s war

The Independent  

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North Korean troops are being deployed to Russia's Kursk region on the Ukraine border. Here's everything we know
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korean troops are being deployed to Russia's Kursk region on the Ukraine border. Here's everything we know

ABC  

Earlier this month, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called Russian President Vladimir Putin his "closest comrade", and promised relations between the two countries would be soon raised to a new level. And the North Korean soldiers are not only on Russian soil, but a "small number" have already been deployed in Russia's Kursk region on the Ukrainian border, the …

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Ukraine’s Zelensky says war with Russia is being pushed ‘beyond borders’ as North Korea joins in
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky says war with Russia is being pushed ‘beyond borders’ as North Korea joins in

LA Times  

Firefighters inspect the damaged office building after it was hit by Russian aerial guided bombs in central Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Monday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday the thousands of North Korean soldiers expected to reinforce Russian troops on the front line in Ukraine are pushing the almost three-year war beyond the borders of the warring parties. Western leaders say …

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Officials say North Korea has sent troops to Russia. What would that mean for the war with Ukraine?
2 months ago

Officials say North Korea has sent troops to Russia. What would that mean for the war with Ukraine?

The Independent  

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South Korean intelligence says North has sent troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine
2 months ago

South Korean intelligence says North has sent troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un exchange documents during a signing ceremony of the new partnership in Pyongyang, North Korea, in June. The South Korean announcement came a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his government has intelligence that 10,000 troops from North Korea are being prepared to join Russian forces fighting against …

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South Koreans are starkly divided over North Korea's nuclear threat
3 months, 1 week ago

South Koreans are starkly divided over North Korea's nuclear threat

The Independent  

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How the late Queen's 'favourite' daughter-in-law Sophie has stepped up since becoming the Duchess of Edinburgh following the King's coronation a year ago
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How the late Queen's 'favourite' daughter-in-law Sophie has stepped up since becoming the Duchess of Edinburgh following the King's coronation a year ago

Daily Mail  

Thought to be Queen Elizabeth II's 'favourite' family member and closest confidante, Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh, has evolved from a PR executive to a leading member of the Royal Family. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, on behalf of King Charles III, watching the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, London, with France's Gendarmerie's Garde Republicaine taking part …

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King welcomes Korean War veterans ahead of palace reception
9 months ago

King welcomes Korean War veterans ahead of palace reception

The Independent  

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Dressed in leather jacket, North Korea's Kim Jong Un 'drives' new tank during mock battle | WATCH
9 months, 1 week ago

Dressed in leather jacket, North Korea's Kim Jong Un 'drives' new tank during mock battle | WATCH

India TV News  

Pyongyang: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided a military demonstration by 'driving' a new battle tank in the latest show of force as its rivals South Korea and the United States wrapped up joint drills, state media KCNA reported on Thursday. North Korea calls for war preparations The mock battle comes as joint annual drills involving South Korea and …

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Kim Jong Un Has a New Enemy No. 1—and It Isn’t the U.S.
11 months, 1 week ago

Kim Jong Un Has a New Enemy No. 1—and It Isn’t the U.S.

Live Mint  

SEOUL—North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country would rewrite its constitution to label South Korea as its principal enemy, opening a new and perilous chapter as tensions rise between the two countries. The change would break with decades of North Korean doctrine, under Kim’s father and grandfather, that sought to unify with the South through peaceful means, even …

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A 96-year-old Korean War veteran is still attempting to get a Purple Heart medal after 7 decades
1 year, 1 month ago

A 96-year-old Korean War veteran is still attempting to get a Purple Heart medal after 7 decades

Associated Press  

ST. PETER, Minn. — Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh. But over 70 years later, the 96-year-old is still waiting for the U.S. Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal, which honors service members …

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Global democratic backsliding seems real, even if it is hard to measure
1 year, 3 months ago

Global democratic backsliding seems real, even if it is hard to measure

The Economist  

Graphic detail | Measure for measure Global democratic backsliding seems real, even if it is hard to measure Our analysis highlights two measures of governance that have diverged in recent years Global democracy indices, 2008=100 102 Objective indicators, Little & Meng, 2023 100 The Economist indices State capacity 98 96 EIU ↓ Less democratic Political liberalism Electoral democracy, V-Dem 94 …

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N Korea says US soldier crossed border seeking refuge from racism
1 year, 4 months ago

N Korea says US soldier crossed border seeking refuge from racism

Al Jazeera  

Travis King slipped away while on a tourist tour around the Joint Security Area that separates North and South Korea. North Korea has claimed that a United States soldier who crossed the border last month did so because he was seeking refuge from “inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination” in the US. The comments, published in state media on Wednesday, are …

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As North Korea celebrates Korean War anniversary, Putin thanks Pyongyang for 'supporting' war against Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

As North Korea celebrates Korean War anniversary, Putin thanks Pyongyang for 'supporting' war against Ukraine

India TV News  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked North Korea for its 'firm support' during Moscow's war against Ukraine and said that it emboldens the determination of both countries to cope with Western nations, as per reports by North Korean state media. Meanwhile, in commemoration of the Korean War, North Korea held a military parade featuring two Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missiles, which …

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If the US fails to learn lessons from Korean War, it will continue to suffer
1 year, 4 months ago

If the US fails to learn lessons from Korean War, it will continue to suffer

China Daily  

The Memorial Hall of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea in Dandong, Northeast China's Liaoning province. The Korean War is one of the most profound regional conflicts following World War II, and it is regarded as the "biggest defeat in the history of the US Army." On July 26, the US magazine Foreign Affairs published an article …

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Researchers uncover identities of more than 60 First Nations servicemen who fought in Korean War
1 year, 4 months ago

Researchers uncover identities of more than 60 First Nations servicemen who fought in Korean War

ABC  

Reg Saunders was a man known for his charm. "He was able to bridge gaps between people and generations," Australian War Memorial curator Garth O'Connell said. Now, the Australian War Memorial has identified more than 60 Indigenous men who served in the Korean War, 70 years after the Korean Armistice Agreement. Australian War Memorial Indigenous Liaison Officer and Ngunnawal/Gomeroi man …

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Rival Koreas mark armistice anniversary in starkly different ways, highlighting rising tensions
1 year, 4 months ago

Rival Koreas mark armistice anniversary in starkly different ways, highlighting rising tensions

LA Times  

Armistice festivities in North Korea are likely to be capped by a military parade, like the one last year, where leader Kim Jong Un watched and waved from an elaborate stage. North Korea has invited delegations from China and Russia as it prepares to stage huge celebrations with thousands of citizens who have rehearsed for months to commemorate the armistice …

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