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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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