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Putin Reaffirms Friendship with Kim Amidst Ukraine War and Reports of North Korean Worker Exploitation in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his friendship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday, praising Pyongyang's military support in the Ukraine war and sharing information on upcoming talks with US President Trump; this comes as reports emerged detailing the "slave-like" conditions ...

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North Korea Sends Thousands to Russia for Forced Labor

Thousands of North Koreans are being sent to Russia to work in slave-like conditions, filling labor shortages caused by the war in Ukraine; this arrangement violates UN sanctions and deepens the strategic alliance between Russia and North Korea.

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Putin, Kim Vow Stronger Cooperation Ahead of Trump Summit

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un spoke by phone on Tuesday, agreeing to strengthen cooperation ahead of Putin's summit with U.S. President Trump in Alaska on Friday; Putin thanked Kim for North Korean military support in Ukraine's Kursk region; the call signals an intention to project a united front.

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South Korea-US Summit to Address Trade, Defense Amid North Korea Concerns

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will meet with U.S. President Trump on August 25th to discuss trade and defense cooperation, following a recent trade deal involving tariff reductions and substantial South Korean investment in the US, amid concerns about North Korea and China.

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Thousands of North Koreans in Forced Labor in Russia Amid Ukraine War

Over 50,000 North Koreans are working under forced labor conditions in Russia, primarily in construction and manufacturing, to fill labor shortages caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine, violating UN sanctions and highlighting the deepening ties between Russia and North Korea.

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North Korea Removes Border Loudspeakers Amidst Easing Tensions

South Korea's military announced on Saturday that North Korea is removing some border loudspeakers following South Korea's own removal of propaganda speakers; this de-escalation is a direct response to President Lee Jae Myung's attempts to ease tensions, though future joint military exercises may re...

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Kim and Putin Discuss Strengthening Ties Amid Ukraine War

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on Wednesday, discussing strengthening ties and the war in Ukraine; Putin praised North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region, while Kim pledged full support for Russia's actions.

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Putin and Kim Pledge Stronger Cooperation Amid Ukraine War

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a phone call on Tuesday, pledging to strengthen their strategic partnership, including military cooperation, amid the ongoing war in Ukraine; the call occurred days before Putin's meeting with US President Trump in Alaska.

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Ukraine's 2024 Kursk Offensive: A Short-Lived but Significant Operation

In August 2024, Ukrainian forces launched a surprise offensive into Russia's Kursk Oblast, capturing Suja and briefly controlling over 1300 square kilometers before withdrawing by March 2025; this operation, involving up to 90,000 Russian troops and the deployment of North Korean soldiers, impacted ...

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US-South Korea Summit to Address Trade Deal and Military Alliance"

A high-level US-South Korea summit will be held on August 25 to discuss economic cooperation following a trade deal where South Korea committed to \$100 billion in energy purchases and \$350 billion in US investments, while also addressing concerns regarding the US military presence and cost-sharing...

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South Korea's Shrinking Military: Birth Rate Crisis Fuels Defence Shortfall

South Korea's military has shrunk to 450,000 troops, a 20% decline in six years, mainly due to its world's lowest birth rate of 0.75, creating a defence shortfall against North Korea's 1.3 million troops, despite a \$43 billion defence budget.

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North Korea Dismantles Border Loudspeakers

South Korea's military reported that North Korea removed some border propaganda loudspeakers, a reciprocal step following Seoul's June decision to halt its own broadcasts; this de-escalation reflects President Lee Jae Myung's efforts to improve inter-Korean relations.

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