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September 22, 2023, 4:47 AM

North Korea's Kim sets forth steps to boost Russia ties as US and Seoul warn about weapons deals

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has ordered unspecified steps to further develop his nation's relations with Russia after his recent visit
September 22, 2023, 4:47 AM
September 20, 2023, 2:54 AM

North Korea says Kim Jong Un is back home from Russia, where he deepened 'comradely' ties with Putin

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has returned home from a trip to Russia where he deepened a “comradely fellowship and friendly ties” with President Vladimir Putin
September 20, 2023, 2:54 AM
North Korea says Kim Jong Un is back home from Russia
September 14, 2023, 2:54 AM

North Korea says Kim Jong Un has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to his country

North Korea said leader Kim Jong Un invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit North Korea following their nearly five-hour meeting on Wednesday.
September 14, 2023, 2:54 AM
North Korea says Kim Jong Un has invited Putin to his country
September 14, 2023, 12:22 AM

Putin, Kim Jong Un meet in person over 'fight against imperialism'

North Korea's leader expressed support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
September 14, 2023, 12:22 AM
Putin, Kim Jong Un meet in person over 'fight against imperialism'
September 13, 2023, 4:09 PM

Kim Jong Un meets with Putin in Russia

The two leaders met for more than two hours at a missile launch center in Eastern Russia on Wednesday, signaling a unified front against Western “imperialism.”
September 13, 2023, 4:09 PM
Kim Jong Un meets with Putin in Russia
September 13, 2023, 2:01 PM

Kim Jong Un's train travel has a storied history. His father and grandfather did the same thing

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un's train journey to Russia has a storified history.
September 13, 2023, 2:01 PM
Kim Jong Un's train travel has a storied history
September 13, 2023, 11:36 AM

Kim Jong Un meets with Putin in Russia

North Korea's Kim Jong Un has arrived at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia for his planned meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
September 13, 2023, 11:36 AM
Kim Jong Un meets with Putin in Russia
September 13, 2023, 5:39 AM

North Korea launches possible ballistic missile: Japan's Ministry of Defense

North Korea launched a possible ballistic missile on Wednesday, Japan's Ministry of Defense said in a tweet.
September 13, 2023, 5:39 AM
North Korea launches possible ballistic missile: Japan's Ministry of Defense
September 12, 2023, 10:18 PM

Putin and Kim's increasingly cozy alliance could pose risk to the West: ANALYSIS

A closer alliance between Russia and North Korea could present new and challenging security threats to the West, analysts warn.
September 12, 2023, 10:18 PM
Putin and Kim's increasingly cozy alliance could pose risk to the West: ANALYSIS
September 12, 2023, 8:01 PM

Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia ahead of meeting with Vladimir Putin

The bulletproof train carrying Kim Jong Un crossed the border into Russia on Tuesday as the North Korean leader made his way to a summit with President Vladimir Putin.
September 12, 2023, 8:01 PM
Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia ahead of meeting with Vladimir Putin
September 12, 2023, 4:29 PM

North Korea and Russia both seen as benefiting by striking new trade deal: ANALYSIS

As North Korea's Kim Jong Un arrives for a summit with President Vladimir Putin, the two appear ready to strike a deal that's cut clear and urgent for both sides.
September 12, 2023, 4:29 PM
North Korea and Russia may both benefit by striking trade deal: ANALYSIS
September 12, 2023, 4:10 PM

Gen. Milley talks Russia and North Korea ahead of Kim Jong Un’s visit with Putin

U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley describes Vladimir Putin with “tin cup in hand” asking North Korea for munitions and thinks the weapons Russia may get won't have much effect in Ukraine.
September 12, 2023, 4:10 PM
Gen. Milley talks Russia and North Korea ahead of Kim Jong Un’s visit with Putin
September 12, 2023, 3:31 AM

Gen. Mark Milley believes weapons for Putin from North Korea won't make much difference in Ukraine

The retiring chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told ABC's Martha Raddatz that Russia's president is going to Kim Jong Un "with a tin cup in hand."
September 12, 2023, 3:31 AM
Gen. Mark Milley believes weapons for Putin from North Korea won't make much differen
September 12, 2023, 1:25 AM

Kim en route to meet Putin: Officials

A train presumed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departed Pyongyang for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
September 12, 2023, 1:25 AM
Kim en route to meet Putin: Officials
September 12, 2023, 12:55 AM

Kim Jong Un to visit Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin, Kremlin says

A train "likely" to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departed Pyongyang on Monday, a South Korean official told ABC News.
September 12, 2023, 12:55 AM
Kim Jong Un to visit Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin, Kremlin says
September 11, 2023, 10:38 PM

Kim's trip to Russia could be like his last one and involve a daylong ride on his armored train

Kim traveled aboard an armored train in the past.
September 11, 2023, 10:38 PM
How Kim Jong Un may travel to Russia for another meeting with Putin
September 11, 2023, 10:35 PM

Top US general describes Putin with 'tin cup in hand' asking North Korea for munitions

Vladimir Putin has approached North Korea "with a tin cup in hand asking for weapons munitions and support" amid Russia's war in Ukraine, Gen. Mark Milley told ABC News
September 11, 2023, 10:35 PM
 Top US general describes Putin with 'tin cup in hand' asking N. Korea for munitions
September 6, 2023, 12:04 AM

Putin to meet with Kim Jong Un: US Officials

The U.S. has information that Russia's president is to meet with North Korea's leader, the White House said.
September 6, 2023, 12:04 AM
Putin to meet with Kim Jong Un: US Officials
September 5, 2023, 12:42 PM

Kim Jong Un reportedly meeting with Vladimir Putin

The alleged meeting raises concerns that North Korea could provide Russia with more weapons for its war with Ukraine.
September 5, 2023, 12:42 PM
Kim Jong Un reportedly meeting with Vladimir Putin
September 5, 2023, 11:34 AM

North Korea's Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin in Russia this month, US official says

The Kremlin is trying to acquire military equipment for its war in Ukraine.
September 5, 2023, 11:34 AM
September 5, 2023, 11:25 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expected to meet with Putin

The United States has "information" that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expects to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
September 5, 2023, 11:25 AM
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expected to meet with Putin
September 5, 2023, 2:51 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expects to meet with President Putin

There were reports on Monday that North Korea leader Kim Jong Un may soon travel to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin about selling him new weaponry.
September 5, 2023, 2:51 AM
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expects to meet with President Putin
September 4, 2023, 5:50 AM

South Korea's Yoon will call for strong response to North's nuclear weapons at ASEAN and G20 summits

President Yoon to call for strong international response at ASEAN, G20 summits.
September 4, 2023, 5:50 AM
August 31, 2023, 12:39 PM

North Korea says it simulated nuclear attacks on South Korea and rehearsed occupation of its rival

North Korea says its latest missile launches were a simulation of “scorched earth” nuclear strikes on South Korea
August 31, 2023, 12:39 PM
North Korea says simulated nuclear attacks on S. Korea, rehearsed occupation of rival
August 30, 2023, 6:38 PM

North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward the sea after US flies bombers during drills

South Korea says North Korea has launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters
August 30, 2023, 6:38 PM
North Korea launches a missile toward the sea after US flies bombers during drills
1 month ago

North Korea fails 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite but vows to try again

North Korea said a second attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit failed early Thursday.
1 month ago
North Korea fails 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite but vows to try again
1 month ago

North Korean plane takes off from Beijing in a sign Pyongyang is opening borders post-pandemic

A North Korean commercial flight has taken off from Beijing in a sign that Pyongyang is its opening its borders again after almost three years of severe COVID-19 restrictions
1 month ago
North Korean plane takes off from Beijing in a sign Pyongyang is opening borders
1 month ago

North Korean plane takes off from Beijing in a sign Pyongyang is opening borders post-pandemic

A North Korean commercial flight has taken off from Beijing in a sign that Pyongyang is its opening its borders again after almost three years of severe COVID-19 restrictions
1 month ago
North Korean plane takes off from Beijing in a sign Pyongyang is opening borders
1 month ago

North Korea may try to launch a military spy satellite in the coming days after its earlier failure

Japan says North Korea has told it of a plan to launch a satellite in the coming days in what may be its second attempt to put a military spy satellite into orbit
1 month ago
North Korea tells Japan of launch plan, a possible 2nd try to put up spy satellite
1 month ago

North Korea's Kim watches cruise missile launches as US, South Korean troops begin annual drills

North Korean media say leader Kim Jong Un observed the test-firing of strategic cruise missiles as the U.S. and South Korean militaries kicked off major annual drills that the North views as an invasion rehearsal
1 month ago
North Korea's Kim watches cruise missile launches as US, South Korea begin drills
1 month ago

North Korea is preparing for a new round of weapons tests, South Korean spy agency says

South Korea’s spy service has told lawmakers that North Korea is preparing for a new round of provocative weapons tests as it ramps up illicit activities to support its fragile economy
1 month ago
North Korea preparing for new round of weapons tests, South Korean spy agency says
1 month ago

North Korea claims US soldier seeks refuge after becoming 'disillusioned' with America

North Korea on Wednesday said the U.S. army private who crossed the border in July had "expressed his willingness to seek refuge" in the secretive country.
1 month ago
North Korea claims US soldier seeks refuge, fled 'racism'
1 month ago

North Korea confirms detainment of US soldier

North Korea state media claimed that Travis King told investigators he crossed the border because he “harbored ill feelings about inhumane treatment and racial discrimination within the U.S. Army.”
1 month ago
North Korea confirms detainment of US soldier
1 month ago

North Korea claims US soldier seeks refuge after becoming 'disillusioned' with America

Pvt. Travis King, 23, had been deployed in South Korea and spent 47 days in a local jail after an altercation with locals, according to U.S. officials.
1 month ago
North Korea claims US soldier seeks refuge, fled 'racism'
1 month ago

North Korea's Kim orders sharp increase in missile production, days before US-South Korea drills

North Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un has again toured munitions factories and has ordered a drastic increase in production of missiles and other weapons
1 month ago
North Korea orders increase in missile production, days before US-South Korea drills
2 months ago

Family of Travis King speaks out amid detainment in North Korea

Claudine Gates, the mother of the 23-year-old soldier, tells ABC News' Martha Raddatz "it feels like I'm in a big nightmare" after her son's detainment.
2 months ago
Family of Travis King speaks out amid detainment in North Korea
2 months ago

Mother of US soldier detained in North Korea says life transformed into 'big nightmare'

The mother of a U.S. soldier held in captivity in North Korea says her life has transformed into a "big nightmare" because what happened to her son remains a mystery.
2 months ago
Mother of US soldier detained in North Korea says life transformed into 'nightmare'
2 months ago

North Korea says it's investigating Travis King in 1st response to United Nations messages

North Korea for the first time responded to messages regarding a U.S. soldier who ran across the demilitarized zone two weeks ago, according to defense officials.
2 months ago
N. Korea says it's investigating Travis King in 1st response to UN messages
2 months ago

N. Korea says it's investigating Travis King in 1st response to UN messages

U.S. Army Private 2nd Class Travis King ran across the demilitarized zone two weeks ago.
2 months ago
N. Korea says it's investigating Travis King in 1st response to UN messages
2 months ago

North Korea calls US human rights envoy a 'political housemaid' in protest of criticisms

North Korea on Wednesday hurled misogynistic insults at a newly confirmed United States special envoy to monitor the country’s human rights issues and warned of unspecified security consequences if Washington continues to criticize its human rights con...
2 months ago
North Korea calls US human rights envoy a 'political housemaid' in protest
2 months ago

North Korea shows off most powerful nuclear missiles in military parade

Images from North Korean state TV shows Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and a Chinese ruling party official joining Kim Jong Un as guests of the parade.
2 months ago
North Korea shows off most powerful nuclear missiles in military parade
2 months ago

North Korea stonewalls US on status of detained soldier

Private Travis King’s state -- and what North Korea might want for him -- remains a mystery a week after his detention.
2 months ago
North Korea stonewalls US on status of detained soldier
2 months ago

What we know about Travis King, the American soldier detained in North Korea

An American soldier who had just been released from a South Korean detention facility fled across the border to North Korea where he was taken into custody this month.
2 months ago
What we know about Travis King, the American soldier detained in North Korea
2 months ago

South Korea says North Korea fired ballistic missile into sea

South Korea says North Korea fired ballistic missile into sea
2 months ago
South Korea says North Korea fired ballistic missile into sea
2 months ago

‘Conversations’ have begun with North Korea about detained US soldier

The U.N. Command, which operates the DMZ, said a conversation has begun with North Korea’s military about U.S. soldier Travis King and that its “primary concern” is King’s welfare.
2 months ago
‘Conversations’ have begun with North Korea about detained US soldier
2 months ago

‘Projecting strength' is 'important for deterrence’ against North Korea: Rep. McCaul

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, on “This Week.”
2 months ago
‘Projecting strength' is 'important for deterrence’ against North Korea: Rep. McCaul
2 months ago

US nuclear-armed submarine makes rare appearance in South Korea

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on the U.S. nuclear submarine in South Korea on “This Week.”
2 months ago
US nuclear-armed submarine makes rare appearance in South Korea
2 months ago

Past comments may give new clues in mystery around why US soldier entered North Korea

Pvt. Travis King once "refused to return to post or America," an official said.
2 months ago
American soldier who crossed into North Korea didn't want to return to US
2 months ago

Tension between US and North Korea grow amid detained American and nuclear sub

North Korea is threatening use of nuclear weapons following the U.S. nuclear armed ballistic submarine docking in South Korea, saying the submarine has entered “extremely dangerous waters.”
2 months ago
Tension between US and North Korea grow amid detained American and nuclear sub
2 months ago

ABC News Exclusive: Inside the US nuclear ballistic missile submarine in South Korea

Martha Raddatz reports from the first such sub to visit near North Korea.
2 months ago
ABC News Exclusive: Inside the US nuclear ballistic missile submarine in South Korea