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Despite sanctions, the North Korean dictator has built up alliances with Russia and China and continued to develop nuclear weapons
By dangling the threat of military co-operation, the two states are probably warning Seoul not to arm Ukraine
Kim Yung-ho admits sanctions regime is ‘not working’ as North Korea and Russia pursue closer ties
Washington says it has custody of army private who dashed across border from South Korea in July
A North Korea-Russia arms deal is bad news for Ukraine, the US, and even China
Kim Jong Un seeks to strengthen ties with Beijing and Russia while maintaining coronavirus-era controls
The North Korean leader’s growing alignment with Moscow raises the risks of instability in an already dangerous region
US warns Pyongyang will ‘pay a price’ for arming Moscow in Ukraine conflict
White House pushes trilateral defence co-operation amid rising threat from China and North Korea
Test condemned by Japanese and South Korean leaders attending Nato summit
Pyongyang intensifies rhetoric ahead of South Korean president’s attendance at Nato summit
Seoul says young influencers promoting Harry Potter and water parks are ‘psychological’ propaganda
US warns Pyongyang plans to deliver more weapons to Moscow as isolated regimes deepen ties
South Korea says warning was ‘false alarm’ after rocket crashes into Yellow Sea
Tokyo puts ballistic missile defences on alert after Pyongyang signals imminent launch of military satellite
Deployments designed to deter Pyongyang, reassure Seoul and avoid a dangerous arms race in Asia
Pyongyang says satellite will strengthen country’s ability to conduct pre-emptive strike and monitor US and South Korean activity
Weapons can be fuelled in secret giving adversaries less time to mount a preventive strike
South Korean military suggests test could have been a solid-fuel long-range missile
An investigation into the Chinese criminal networks helping to prop up the rogue nuclear regime
Stalled nuclear talks could benefit as leader Kim Jong Un slowly reopens country, diplomats say
Recent North Korean missile launches raise questions about US commitment to Seoul’s defence
As Kim Jong Un ratchets up his nuclear arsenal, Seoul residents face questions over how to plan for a crisis
Kim Jong Un’s growing arsenal is setting the scene for a risky game of military one-upmanship with the US and its east Asian allies
Ju Ae sparks speculation over successor after joining her father and generals at missile launch
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