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U.S. Maintains N. Korea Denuclearization as Official Policy
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Washington maintains its objective of "complete denuclearization" for North Korea as official policy, a US diplomatic representative declared Monday, according to South Korean media outlets.
U.S. Refuses to Back EU’s Russian Oil Shipping Ban
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The European Union's drive to choke off Russian oil flows has hit a significant wall after Washington declined to back a sweeping new restrictions plan, a Brussels-based diplomatic source revealed Monday.
S. Korea's Lee Renews Appeal for N. Korea to Restore Talks
MENAFN
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung renewed his appeal Tuesday for North Korea to reestablish communication lines, characterizing such a move as the foundation for "peaceful coexistence" between the divided nations.
N. Korea’s Leader Receives Soldiers Returning from Russia
MENAFN
(MENAFN) North Korea staged a homecoming event Friday for military engineers who cleared explosive ordnance in Russia's Kursk region during Moscow's conflict with Ukraine, state media confirmed Saturday.
N. Korean leader expresses his condolences over death of Russian envoy
MENAFN
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang to offer condolences following the death of Russian Ambassador Aleksandr Matsegora, as stated by reports.
Svalbard: A Testing Ground for Future Authoritarian Ambitions
The Arctic Institute
Back to Publications The charter boat from Longyearbyen, M/S Polargirl, moored at the dock in Barentsburg.
N. Korea Blasts Seoul’s Gestures as "Deceptive Appeasement"
MENAFN
(MENAFN) North Korea has condemned South Korea’s latest diplomatic gestures as a "deceptive appeasement offensive," sharply criticizing President Lee Jae Myung while denouncing ongoing joint military drills with the United States, media reported...
US envoy says "denuclearization" of N. Korea remains US’s policy
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A senior American diplomat said Monday that Washington’s long-standing objective of achieving the “complete denuclearization” of North Korea remains unchanged, as reported by South Korean outlets.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly backs 5% defence spending pledge
NATO Parliamentary Assembly
LJUBLJANA – Lawmakers from across the NATO Alliance gave parliamentary backing Saturday to Allied leaders’ commitment to invest at least 5% of annual gross domestic product on core defence requirements and other defence- and security-related...
N. Korea Warns Against Japan's Pursuit of Nuclear Weapons Capability
MENAFN
(MENAFN) North Korea issued a stern warning Saturday following reports that a Japanese government insider floated the idea of Tokyo acquiring nuclear capabilities, according to state media on Sunday. "The war criminal state Japan's attempt to go...
N. Korea welcomes army personnel returning from Russia
MENAFN
(MENAFN) North Korea staged an official reception on Friday for military personnel who had returned from Russia’s western Kursk region after completing a mine-removal operation connected to the war in Ukraine, according to reports released...
S. Korea urges N. Korea to reopen dialogue for peaceful coexistence
MENAFN
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday reiterated the need for North Korea to restore communication channels, describing it as a critical first step toward “peaceful coexistence” between the two Koreas.
Assembly Calls for Stronger Democratic Resilience in face of Foreign Interference
NATO Parliamentary Assembly
12 October 2025 LJUBLJANA – Allied nations must bolster the democratic resilience of their societies in the face of interference from hostile foreign powers, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly warned Sunday. “Foreign interference aims to threaten the...
N. Korea Blasts U.S Approval for Seoul to Develop Nuclear Submarines
MENAFN
(MENAFN) North Korea has condemned a newly forged pact between Washington and Seoul permitting South Korea to construct nuclear-powered attack submarines, characterizing the agreement as a "declaration of confrontation." A North Korean news agency...
Six South Koreans Imprisoned in North
MENAFN
(MENAFN) South Korea has verified that six of its citizens remain imprisoned in North Korea on multiple charges, local media confirmed Thursday.
S. Korea Appeals to Trump as N. Korea Dismisses Peace Efforts
MENAFN
(MENAFN) South Korea has turned to US President Donald Trump for assistance in reigniting stalled negotiations with North Korea after Pyongyang dismissed Seoul’s recent peace efforts.
Russian Introduced as Compulsory Subject in N. Korea Schools
MENAFN
(MENAFN) North Korea has mandated Russian language instruction in schools as ties between Pyongyang and Moscow intensify to unprecedented levels.
S. Korea Denounces North’s Suspected Missile Launch
MENAFN
(MENAFN) South Korea issued sharp condemnation Saturday following North Korea's suspected ballistic missile test, demanding Pyongyang cease provocations that threaten to escalate bilateral tensions, South Korean media reported.
S. Korea’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Push Strengthens U.S. Alliance
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The Republic of Korea's initiative to develop nuclear-powered submarine capabilities will strengthen alliance ties with Washington by enhancing Seoul's military deterrent force, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun declared Monday.
NATO Needs Immediate Response to “Significant and Direct” Russian Threat
NATO Parliamentary Assembly
12 October 2025 LJUBLJANA – The NATO Parliamentary Assembly issued a stark warning Sunday on the threat Russia poses to Allied countries.
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