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    N. Korea highlights feats during Korean War ahead of anniv. of armistice signing

    North Korea on Thursday highlighted its military achievements during the 1950-53 Korean War in a move seen as aimed at bolstering the regime's unity ahead of the 73rd anniversary of the armistice signing. In an article carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korea claimed the victory in a naval battle in waters off Jumunjin in July 1950 was a "miracle" as it successfully defeating U.S. warships in the East Sea with four torpedo boats. "At that time, world people said that it is a miracle, not a battle to sink a heavy cruiser with torpedo boats and it is the greatest miracle that cannot be seen in the world history of naval battles," the KCNA said, highlighting North Korea's state founder Kim Il-sung's role in the operation. The Korean War, which started with an invasion by the North, ended with the Armistice Agreement on July 27, 1953. North Korea celebrates the armistice signing date as "Victory Day" in what it calls the Great Fatherland Liberation War. There is speculation that North Korea may hold a military parade to commemorate Victory Day this year, given the large

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    N. Korea highlights feats during Korean War ahead of anniv. of armistice signing
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    President Lee vows continued efforts to replace inter-Korean armistice with peace regime

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    President Lee vows continued efforts to replace inter-Korean armistice with peace regime
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    FM says nuclear, tech cooperation will bring greater benefits to Korea-US alliance

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    Photo display of N. Korean Embassy in Beijing features more photos of leader Kim's daughter

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    1 more Korean vessel exits Strait of Hormuz

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The new U.S. envoy for North Korean human rights issues pledged efforts Monday to shine a light on the "inextricable" connection between Pyongyang's rights abuses and its security threats.

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Unification minister calls on China to enable NK defectors to decide country of choice

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FM stresses S. Korea's role in protecting NK defectors overseas

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Korean family fleeing Gaza departs for Seoul via Egypt

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N. Korea warns of nuclear capabilities as S. Korea, US, Japan up military cooperation

North Korea criticized the ongoing military cooperation among South Korea, the United States and Japan on Sunday, issuing a warning that the situation could potentially lead to a nuclear war on the Korean Peninsula.

Nov 5, 2023By Kim Hyun-bin
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