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(URGENT) N.K., Russia exchange defense treaty ratification instruments, effective from Dec. 4: state media

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(LEAD) Unification ministry says to focus on stable management of situation with N. Korea

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last para)SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Wednesday it will focus on stably managing the situation with North Korea while adhering to its principle-based policy toward Pyongyang, following the
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Unification ministry says to focus on stable management of situation with N. Korea

SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Wednesday it will focus on stably managing the situation with North Korea while adhering to its principle-based policy toward Pyongyang, following the short-lived declaration of martial law.The
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2,000 N. Korean soldiers join Russian troops in Ukraine: report

SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- Two thousand North Korean soldiers deployed to the war in Ukraine have joined Russian units to engage in combat, a Ukrainian media outlet reported Tuesday, citing an intelligence official.According to the Ukrainian daily Kyi
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S. Korean-built transmission towers collapsing after N. Korea cuts power lines for Kaesong complex

SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry on Tuesday unveiled footage showing transmission towers collapsing after North Korea cut power lines installed by South Korea to supply electricity to a now-shuttered joint industrial park in the Nor
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Seoul urges N. Korea to 'unconditionally' release detained S. Koreans

SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry on Tuesday called on North Korea to "immediately and unconditionally" release Choi Chun-gil, a South Korean missionary detained in North Korea and five other nationals on the occasion of
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N. Korea's weather agency officials visit Russia

SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- A delegation of North Korean weather agency officials has left for Russia, the North's state media reported Tuesday, as Pyongyang and Moscow have been expanding cooperation in various fields.The delegation, led by Kim Ja
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N. Korea to convene key party meeting in late Dec. weeks ahead of Trump's inauguration

By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has decided to convene a plenary meeting of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) late this month, state media reported Tuesday, amid anticipation as to what message the North will send tow
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U.S. calls N.K. troops in combat against Ukraine 'legitimate ' targets after casualty report

By Song Sang-hoWASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. State Department spokesperson reiterated Monday that North Korean troops in combat against Ukrainian forces are "legitimate" targets, amid news reports about troop casualties on the bat
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N. Korea demolishing S. Korean-built golf course clubhouse at Mount Kumgang resort: Seoul official

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has been demolishing a golf course clubhouse built by a South Korean firm at the Mount Kumgang resort, leaving only a few facilities intact in the area, South Korea's unification ministry said Monday."M
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Leisure boat with 3 aboard goes missing in East Sea

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- A search and rescue operation is under way in the sea off the southeastern county of Uljin on Monday after a leisure boat with three people on board went missing the previous day, police said.The Uljin Coast Guard said famil
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Zelenskyy says N.K. troops deployed to western Russia killed, injured

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said North Korean soldiers deployed to western Russia have been killed or injured during combat against Ukrainian forces, adding to global criticism they will be used as "can
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Russia's defense chief departs Pyongyang after two-day visit: KCNA

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- Russia's Defense Minister Andrei Belousov has left Pyongyang after a two-day visit during which he met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the North's state media reported Sunday.Belousov and a Russian defense mini
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(2nd LD) N.K. leader meets Russia's defense chief, vows continued support for Moscow's war efforts

(ATTN: RECASTS lead; ADDS more details in paras 6-7, 16) By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met Russia's visiting defense minister and expressed his support for Russia's war against Ukraine, state m
(LEAD) N.K. leader meets Russia's defense chief, vows continued support for Moscow's war efforts

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(ATTN: UPDATES with more details throughout)By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met Russia's visiting defense minister and expressed his support for Russia's war against Ukraine, Pyongyang's stat
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N.K. leader meets Russia's defense chief, vows continued support for Moscow's war efforts

By Kim Soo-yeon SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met Russia's visiting defense minister and expressed his support for Russia's war efforts against Ukraine, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturday.Kim had a
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(URGENT) N. Korean leader meets Russia's visiting defense minister: KCNA

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(2nd LD) Russia's ties with N. Korea 'expanding,' including on military: Russian defense chief

(ATTN: RECASTS lead; UPDATES with more info in paras 7-8, 15-16; ADDS photos)SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- Russia's cooperation with North Korea is "expanding" in various areas, including in the military field, Russian Defense Minister A
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(LEAD) Russia's ties with N. Korea 'expanding,' including on military: Russian defense chief

(ATTN: REWRITES lead; UPDATES throughout with background)SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said Friday during his visit to Pyongyang that Russia's cooperation with North Korea is "expanding" in variou
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Russia's defense minister arrives in N. Korea for talks with military officials: TASS

SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday for talks with senior military officials and politicians, Russia's TASS news agency said.Belousov is scheduled to hold a number of bilateral meet