Kim Jong-un
North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia earn millions for the Kim regime
Captured soldiers have lifted the curtain ever so slightly on the secretive Kim regime’s decision to join Russia’s war against Ukraine.
- Lisa Visentin
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Fighting alongside Russia, North Koreans wage their own war
The difficulties have ranged from finding uniforms small enough to fit North Korean soldiers, to hiccups that have led to direct clashes with Russian forces.
- Marc Santora and Helene Cooper
‘Ready to sacrifice’: Evidence of North Korean soldiers detonating before capture
North Korea’s suicide soldiers fighting Russia’s war on Ukraine pose a new challenge for Zelensky.
- Ju-min Park and John Geddie
North Korean diary reveals use of horrific tactic in Ukraine war
The diary of the dead soldier described the reckless tactic, along with expressions of love for Kim Jong-un and a “longing” to return to his homeland.
- James Kilner
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- North Korea diplomacy
‘In here you only learn about the good things’: Inside a North Korean school
At Aichi Korean Middle and High School, teachers and students are fighting to preserve their identity, while the outside world is suspicious of their ties to a hostile dictatorship.
- Lisa Visentin, Stella Perry and Christopher Jue
A North Korean voice Kim Jong-un would love to silence
Kim Seongmin was on his way to Pyongyang for certain execution when he jumped out of the window. What he did next has infuriated the North Korean leader.
- Choe Sang-Hun
50,000 Russian and North Korean troops mass ahead of attack: US intel
Russia is losing an estimated 1200 soldiers a day. Enter the “alternative pipeline”: North Koreans in Russian uniform.
- Julian E. Barnes, Eric Schmitt and Michael Schwirtz
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- Russia-Ukraine war
Ukraine allowed to use US weapons if North Korea joins Russia’s fight, says Pentagon
NATO has confirmed North Korean troops are in Russia’s Kursk region, fanning Western concerns the conflict in Ukraine could widen.
- Phil Stewart and Andrew Gray
Zelensky warns 10,000 North Korean troops preparing to fight with Russia
The Kyiv Post and Interfax-Ukraine this week quoted intelligence sources saying six North Korean officers were killed on the Russian frontline in Ukraine on October 3.
- Rob Harris
- Opinion
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Ever wondered why Trump likes dictators? This three-star general can tell you
In his only interview with the Australian media, the former national security adviser talks about Donald Trump’s attempts at self-worth.
- Peter Hartcher
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