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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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    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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    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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    1 more Korean vessel exits Strait of Hormuz
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Seoul slams N. Korea's money laundering, vows efforts to ban inflow of 'black money'

South Korea's unification ministry handling inter-Korean affairs said Monday that it will cooperate with the international community to put a brake on Pyongyang's evolving money laundering schemes.

Oct 30, 2023
Seoul slams N. Korea's money laundering, vows efforts to ban inflow of 'black money'
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N. Korea closes its embassy in Angola after its diplomatic mission shutdown in Uganda

North Korea's ambassador to Angola has paid a "farewell" courtesy call to the leader of the African country, Pyongyang's state media reported Monday, in the latest in the North's move to close a number of its diplomatic missions in Africa.

Oct 30, 2023
N. Korea closes its embassy in Angola after its diplomatic mission shutdown in Uganda
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100 US nuclear weapons should be committed to supporting S. Korea's security against NK threats: report

South Korea and the United States should modernize around 100 U.S. tactical nuclear weapons to support the security of the South against North Korea's growing threats, a research report said Monday.

Oct 30, 2023
100 US nuclear weapons should be committed to supporting S. Korea's security against NK threats: report
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Yoon, Kishida receive JFK Profile in Courage Award for improving Seoul-Tokyo ties

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation on Sunday presented its annual prestigious award to Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for their efforts to improve their countries' relations, long plagued by historical issues.

Oct 30, 2023
Yoon, Kishida receive JFK Profile in Courage Award for improving Seoul-Tokyo ties
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FM holds back-to-back phone talks with Israel, other Middle East counterparts

Foreign Minister Park Jin has spoken by phone with his counterparts from Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Jordan and discussed the escalating conflict between the Jewish state and the Islamic militant Hamas group, his office said Monday.

Oct 30, 2023
FM holds back-to-back phone talks with Israel, other Middle East counterparts
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S. Korea reiterates stance against forced repatriation of N. Korean defectors in China

South Korea's vice defense minister has renewed Seoul's opposition against forced repatriation of North Korean defectors in China, the latest in a series of diplomatic pressure being put on Beijing to address the issue.

Oct 30, 2023
S. Korea reiterates stance against forced repatriation of N. Korean defectors in China
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Closure of diplomatic buildings highlights North Korea's dire financial troubles

North Korea appears to be paring back its operations regarding diplomatic missions. Only several days after announcing that it will shut its embassy in Uganda, a vital partner in Africa, Pyongyang is now moving to close its consulate in Hong Kong, according to the Yomiuri Shimbun, a Japanese daily.

Oct 30, 2023By Jung Min-ho
Closure of diplomatic buildings highlights North Korea's dire financial troubles
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S. Korean patrol ship spots NK vessel stranded near eastern maritime border: JCS

A South Korean patrol ship on Sunday spotted a North Korean vessel stranded near the de-facto inter-Korean sea border in the East Sea and provided humanitarian assistance, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.

Oct 29, 2023
S. Korean patrol ship spots NK vessel stranded near eastern maritime border: JCS
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Countdown to Expo begins: PM embarks on Africa-Europe trip to promote Busan's bid

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo departed for Malawi, Sunday, on a whistle-stop tour across Africa and Europe in a last-ditch effort to promote Busan’s bid to host World Expo 2030.

Oct 29, 2023By Jung Min-ho
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Industry minister to visit Chile, Trinidad and Tobago for economic cooperation

Korean Industry Minister Bang Moon-kyu will make a trip to Chile and Trinidad and Tobago to expand economic cooperation in the fields of battery materials and renewable energy, the ministry said Sunday.

Oct 29, 2023
Industry minister to visit Chile, Trinidad and Tobago for economic cooperation
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