Russia wants 30,000 more North Korean soldiers to fight Ukraine. Is the West at risk?
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Intelligence agencies report that North Korea is preparing to send up to 50,000 troops to Russia. But military experts doubt that this will make a fundamental difference in the course of Russia's war with Ukraine.Intelligence agencies report that North Korea is preparing to send up to 50,000 troops to Russia. But military experts doubt this will make a fundamental difference in the course of Russia's war with Ukraine.
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Trump says US will scale back military drills with South KoreaTrump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war - Tagesschau (Germany)seen 18 Aug, 06:21description edited
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Nordkorea steht offenbar kurz davor, weitere Soldaten nach Russland zu schicken. Pjöngjang profitiert davon sowohl politisch als auch militärisch. Die strategische Position von Diktator Kim ist so gut wie lange nicht mehr. Von Ulrich Mendgen.Nordkorea steht wohl kurz davor, weitere Soldaten nach Russland zu schicken. Pjöngjang profitiert politisch und militärisch. Die strategische Position von Diktator Kim ist gut wie lange nicht mehr. Von Ulrich Mendgen.
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Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran warTrump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war - Le Monde (France)seen 19 Aug, 04:13headline rewritten
En Corée du Sud, des manœuvres américano-sud-coréennes pour faire face à l’« évolution de la nature de la guerre »En Corée du Sud, malgré les atermoiements des Etats-Unis, des manœuvres conjointes pour faire face à l’« évolution de la nature de la guerre » - iDNES (Czechia)seen 24 Aug, 16:25headline rewritten
Moskva láká Rusy na dovolenou do KLDR, ti o cesty nemají zájemVždyť u nás už to vypadá stejně. Ruští turisté ztratili zájem o cesty do KLDR - iDNES (Czechia)seen 7 Sept, 13:30headline rewritten
Kim posiluje námořnictvo, ukázal další torpédoborec. Je součástí jaderného odstrašeníKim uvedl do služby nový torpédoborec. S dcerou pózoval na palubě - South China Morning Postseen 8 Sept, 01:18description edited
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North Korea and Russia opened their first road bridge on Monday in a carefully choreographed display of friendship, a structure which spans the Tumen river and which both sides cast as an important milestone in their deepening strategic partnership. The first flag-adorned trucks trundled across the 1 km (0.6-mile) long two-lane bridge as Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and North Korea’s Premier Pak Thae Song tuned in by video link to address workers and government officials from...North Korea and Russia opened their first road bridge on Monday in a carefully choreographed display of friendship. The structure, which crosses the Tumen river, has been cast by both sides as an important milestone in their deepening strategic partnership. The first flag-adorned trucks trundled across the 1km (0.6-mile) long two-lane bridge as Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and North Korea’s Premier Pak Thae Song tuned in by video link to address workers and government officials...
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It comes as relations between both countries have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.Relations between the neighbours have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.
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North Korea slams US-South Korea military drills and threatens strong response - yahoo.comseen 21 Sept, 08:52article removed
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Train to nowhere? South Korea's lonely push for peace with the North - Wirtualna Polska (Poland)seen 28 Sept, 13:20headline rewritten
Koreańczycy źli na Zełenskiego. "Głębokie ubolewanie"Awantura o żołnierzy Kima. Korea Płd. ma pretensje do Ukrainy - South China Morning Postseen 30 Sept, 05:51description edited
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South Korea’s presidential office demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea and then falsely denying that the two sides had agreed to keep the move confidential. “The presidential office expresses strong regret over Ukraine’s unilateral disclosure and its subsequent false announcement that there had not been a non-disclosure agreement,” Seong Ghi-hong, senior presidential secretary...South Korea’s presidential office has demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea and then falsely denying that the two sides had agreed to keep the move confidential. “The presidential office expresses strong regret over Ukraine’s unilateral disclosure and its subsequent false announcement that there had not been a non-disclosure agreement,” Seong Ghi-hong, senior presidential...
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South Korea accused Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war and then falsely denying that the two sides had agreed to keep the move confidential.
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Oil from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds onFuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on - Bloomberg Politicsseen 8 Oct, 10:39headline rewritten
South Korea Rebukes Ukraine Over Claims of Helping RussiaSouth Korea to Pull Top Envoy to Ukraine as POW Spat Escalates - ČT24 (Czechia)seen 8 Oct, 23:02description edited
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Jižní Korea stáhne svého velvyslance z Ukrajiny. Reaguje tak na spor ohledně válečných zajatců. Ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj během projevu v OSN oznámil, že Kyjev předal Soulu zadržené severokorejské vojáky. Podle Jižní Koreje tím porušil dohodu o mlčenlivosti. Asijská země nicméně vyjádřila naději na smírné řešení konfliktu.Jižní Korea stáhne svého velvyslance z Ukrajiny. Reaguje tak na spor ohledně válečných zajatců. Ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj během projevu v OSN oznámil, že Kyjev předal Soulu zadržené severokorejské vojáky. Podle Jižní Koreje tím porušil dohodu o mlčenlivosti. Asijská země nicméně vyjádřila naději na smírné řešení konfliktu. Ukrajina zůstává otevřená obnovení konstruktivního dialogu, uvedl později podle agentury AFP mluvčí ukrajinské diplomacie Heorhij Tychyj.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)seen 9 Oct, 02:54description edited
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South Korean ports reportedly handled over 176,000 tons of fuel bound for Russia in July and August, including shipments via sanctioned tankers. The news coincides with Seoul’s threats of further action against Kyiv over the latter’s disclosure of two North Korean POWs transferred to South Korea.South Korean ports reportedly handled over 176,000 tonnes of fuel bound for Russia in July and August, including shipments via sanctioned tankers. The news coincides with Seoul’s threats of further action against Kyiv over the latter’s disclosure of two North Korean POWs transferred to South Korea.
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Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- independent.co.uk10:13first to report
It marks Pyongyang's most significant involvement in a war since the 1950s
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- Libération (France)16:01
Depuis l’invasion russe du 24 février 2022, la collaboration militaire et économique s’est intensifiée entre Moscou et Pyongyang. Le conflit offre à Kim Jong-un une opportunité pour contourner les sanctions onusiennes.
Thu, 13 August 2026
4 reports- Telegram.hr (Croatia)05:03
Obnovljena i intenzivirana potpora ovog ljeta pokazuje koliko se interesi dvaju režima sve više približavaju
- DW Top Stories10:54
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Ukraine is claiming that North Korea is preparing to send tens of thousands more troops to Russia, where they'll gain valuable battlefield experience.
- DW Top Stories10:54
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Ukraine is claiming that North Korea is preparing to send tens of thousands more troops to Russia, where they'll gain valuable battlefield experience. President Zelenskyy has urged South Korea to work closer with Kyiv.
- DW Top Stories10:54
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Ukraine is claiming that North Korea is preparing to send tens of thousands more troops to Russia, where they'll gain valuable battlefield experience. President Zelenskyy urged South Korea to work closer with Kyiv.
Fri, 14 August 2026
5 reports- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)01:53
North Korea threatened stronger deterrence measures as US-South Korea drills prepare forces for possible combat with troops hardened by fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine.
- Japan Times03:39
Pyongyang describes the 11-day annual exercises due to begin on Monday as rehearsals for an invasion.
- Al Jazeera English05:40
Pyongyang has accused the US of pushing the world 'to the brink of nuclear war'.
- netscape.com06:00removed by the outlet
North Korea slams US-South Korea military drills and threatens strong response - Anadolu Agency (AA)09:36
Pyongyang calls Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises an ‘aggressive war’ rehearsal, vows ‘decisive’ exercise of self-defense
Sat, 15 August 2026
10 reports- Channel News Asia00:07
- Channel News Asia04:24
"Let us put down our intentions to threaten each other and begin discussions to end the long-running war as the directly involved parties," South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Saturday (Aug 15).
- Times of India04:33
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung seeks peace talks to formally end the Korean War. He also wants to discuss North Korea's nuclear capabilities and reduce regional tensions. This proposal comes as North Korea strengthens its military ties with Russia. Annual US-South Korean military exercises are scheduled to begin soon. Lee also addressed improving relations with Japan and fostering prosperity.
- South China Morning Post04:44
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the long-running Korean war, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Russia while asserting its status as an “irreversible” nuclear state. The two Koreas remain technically at war because their 1950-53 conflict, triggered by a North Korean attack, ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty. Lee made the proposal in his speech at a ceremony marking the anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japan’s 1910–45...
- Al Jazeera English06:53
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War.
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:26
JUŽNOKOREJSKI predsjednik Lee Jae Myung pozvao je Sjevernu Koreju na dijalog.
- BBC News World09:35
Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:18
Moscow-Pyongyang relations reached ‘unprecedented level of comprehensive strategic partnership,’ Russian president says
- France Info (France)13:30
Le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky vient de mettre une nouvelle fois ses partenaires internationaux en garde sur la menace que représente le dictacteur Kim Jong-un, pour l'Ukraine mais aussi pour d'autres pays en Asie.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:03
Speaking at ceremony marking 81st Liberation Day, President Lee urges North Korea to abandon confrontation and begin negotiations
Sun, 16 August 2026
15 reports- Le Figaro (France)01:42
Le leader nord-coréen a réaffirmé son soutien à Moscou dans sa guerre contre l’Ukraine, se disant convaincu que son allié prévaudrait sous la «direction sage» de Vladimir Poutine.
- freemalaysiatoday.com01:56
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he had a ‘firm belief’ that Russia would thrive and defend its ‘territorial integrity’ under Russian president Vladimir Putin’s ‘wise leadership’.
- Google News - Top Stories02:08
North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day Reuters Putin says Russia, North Korea coordinating efforts to ensure regional security, stability Anadolu Ajansı KCNA: Kim pays tribute to anti-Japanese revolutionary martyrs chinadailyasia.com APTOPIX North Korea Liberation Anniversary Bluefield Daily Telegraph North's Kim anticipates 'more excellent future' with Russia in message to Putin Korea JoongAng Daily
- Japan Times02:30
Pyongyang and Moscow have grown closer since the reclusive state began deploying troops and weapons to support Russia's war against Ukraine.
- Times of India02:57
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their close relationship. Their countries are actively cooperating in all sectors, ensuring regional security and stability. This growing partnership has deepened significantly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea has provided troops and weapons to support Moscow's war effort. This exchange highlights competing diplomatic and security dynamics on the Korean peninsula.
- Channel News Asia03:56
Kim Jong Un expressed hope for the future of ties that had "carried forward the history of common struggle for justice and precious traditions of friendship".
- Index.hr (Croatia)06:08
KIM I PUTIN potvrdili su jačanje veza na Dan oslobođenja Koreje, dok Pjongjang i dalje odbija južnokorejske pozive na dijalog o trajnom miru.
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- Telegram.hr (Croatia)16 Aug, 06:56their copy
- DW Top Stories06:49
Intelligence agencies report that North Korea could send up to 50,000 troops to support Russia in its war on Ukraine, though experts doubt this will fundamentally shift the military balance in Moscow’s favor.
- DW Top Stories06:49edited after publishing
Intelligence agencies report that North Korea is preparing to send up to 50,000 troops to Russia. But military experts doubt this will make a fundamental difference in the course of Russia's war with Ukraine.
- iDNES (Czechia)10:14
Severokorejský vůdce Kim Čong-un řekl ruskému prezidentovi Vladimiru Putinovi, že je hrdý na silné vztahy mezi jejich zeměmi. V neděli o tom informovala severokorejská média. Putin předtím Kimovi také poslal dopis, v němž psal o strategickém partnerství obou států. KLDR poskytla Rusku vojenskou podporu pro válku na Ukrajině.
- slguardian.org10:15
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a message marking the anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japan, North Korea’s...
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)12:21
Das Regime in Pjöngjang erlangt durch seine nach Russland verschickten Soldaten nicht nur technisches Know-how – die Nachbarn in Ostasien sind beunruhigt. US-Präsident Trump lobt die „guten Beziehungen mit Kim Jong-un“ und rüffelt Südkorea.
- Le Monde (France)14:30edited after publishing
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En Corée du Sud, des manœuvres américano-sud-coréennes pour faire face à l’« évolution de la nature de la guerre »Les traditionnels exercices conjoints entre Américains et Sud-Coréens sont programmés du 17 au 27 août. Même si Donald Trump a demandé à les « réduire considérablement », dimanche, en raison de son « excellente relation » avec le dirigeant nord-coréen, l’objectif est de se préparer à un conflit moderne, comme Pyongyang le fait aux côtés de la Russie.
- Libération (France)16:33
Kim Jong-un et Vladimir Poutine, qui viennent d’échanger des lettres «d’amitié», pourraient prochainement renforcer leur partenariat avec 50 000 soldats nord-coréens supplémentaires en Russie. Une information des autorités de Kyiv, qui redoutent une nouvelle escalade dans le conflit en Ukraine.
- BBC News World21:24edited after publishing ×2
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Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran warTrump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.
Mon, 17 August 2026
2 reports- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)23:30
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed deepening of ties on Sunday, Aug. 16, as Moscow-Pyongyang military cooperation continues to grow. The exchange came alongside US President Donald Trump’s sudden halt of US-South Korea joint drills and as Putin visited the disputed Kuril Islands for the first time on Aug. 13.
- El Mundo (Spain)23:32
Trump vuelve a tender la mano a Kim Jong-un mientras castiga a Seúl ordenando reducir las maniobras militares. Mientras, Pyongyang estrecha con Putin su alianza militar Leer
Tue, 18 August 2026
11 reports- Tagesschau (Germany)02:57edited after publishing
Nordkorea steht wohl kurz davor, weitere Soldaten nach Russland zu schicken. Pjöngjang profitiert politisch und militärisch. Die strategische Position von Diktator Kim ist gut wie lange nicht mehr. Von Ulrich Mendgen.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:46
Lee Jae Myung says stronger self-reliant defense and US alliance should reinforce each other amid shifting security threats
- Index.hr (Croatia)09:16
SJEVERNA Koreja planira poslati do 50.000 vojnika u Rusiju kao pomoć u ratu protiv Ukrajine. Unatoč teškim gubicima, Pjongjang jača suradnju s Moskvom, stječući ratno iskustvo i testirajući oružje.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)10:57
Moskwa i Pjongjang po raz kolejny zademonstrowały zacieśnienie relacji politycznych i wojskowych. Szef rosyjskiego MSZ Siergiej Ławrow w oficjalnym przesłaniu do północnokoreańskiego ministra spraw zagranicznych Choe Son Hui zadeklarował, że oba reżimy pracują nad budową "nowego i sprawiedliwego porządku światowego". Słowa te padły w kontekście udziału północnokoreańskich żołnierzy w walkach z Ukrainą na terenie obwodu kurskiego.
- N1 Info (Croatia)11:07
Ruski ministar vanjskih poslova Sergej Lavrov rekao je sjevernokorejskoj kolegici da njihove zemlje rade na uspostavi „novog i pravednog svjetskog por
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- Index.hr (Croatia)18 Aug, 11:05their copy
- tportal (Croatia)18 Aug, 11:32their copy
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)18 Aug, 11:50their copy
- 24sata (Croatia)11:11
Južna Koreja i zapadne zemlje zabrinute su da bi Pjongjang zauzvrat za pomoć u Ukrajini mogao od Moskve dobivati pomoć u razvoju oružja
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:18
This will be Wang’s 1st bilateral trip to South Korea since 2021 as he is expected to meet President Lee Jae Myung
- koreaherald.com11:24
Rep. Yu Yong-weon, a lawmaker with the conservative People Power Party, said South Korea should consider sending the air defense system Cheongung-II to war-stri
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:51
Russian foreign minister says Moscow, Pyongyang acting as one front for 'new world order' based on equality
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)15:29
Korea Północna przygotowuje się do wysłania kolejnego dużego kontyngentu wojskowego do Rosji - poinformował zastępca szefa ukraińskiego wywiadu wojskowego (HUR) Wadym Skibicki w wywiadzie dla BBC. Zastrzegł, że Kijów nie dysponuje informacjami, czy żołnierze z Pjongjangu trafią na ukraiński front.
- Le Monde (France)16:18
Alors que le président américain a tendu la main, lundi, au dirigeant nord-coréen, Kim Jong-un, la position de la dictature nord-coréenne est plus solide que lors du premier mandat de Donald Trump, renforcée par ses avancées nucléaires et son rapprochement avec la Russie.
Wed, 19 August 2026
4 reports- ABC News (Australia)03:55
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has once again called for talks to formally end the Korean War which was only frozen and not ended by an armistice in 1953. So how significant is Seoul's offer and what could it mean for peace on the Korean peninsula?
- Channel News Asia14:14
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:37
KIM YO JONG, sestra sjevernokorejskog vođe, odbacila je tvrdnje Zelenskog o slanju dodatnih 50.000 vojnika u Rusiju, nazvavši ih neutemeljenima i okrivivši Zapad za sukob u Ukrajini.
- South China Morning Post15:23
North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong, sister of leader Kim Jong-un, on Wednesday denied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s claim that Pyongyang planned to send up to 50,000 more troops to Russia to fight for its ally. Kim Yo-jong, a top official in North Korea’s ruling party, said in a statement published by state media KCNA that Zelensky’s estimate was “groundless” and “a self-staged incident”. Zelensky made his claim in a post on social media this month, and he called on South Korea to provide...
Fri, 21 August 2026
7 reports- indiatimes.com04:37
South Korea's Woljeong-ri station project symbolizes peace hopes amid complex inter-Korean relations. President Lee Jae Myung's dovish approach faces hurdles from US actions and North Korea's provocations. Pyongyang ignores Seoul's overtures and labels South Korea its most hostile enemy. The rail project, stalled previously, now inspires skepticism among local residents. South Korea pursues unilateral projects as it seeks openings with the North.
- yahoo.com05:05removed by the outlet
Train to nowhere? South Korea's lonely push for peace with the NorthNear the heavily fortified frontier dividing the Korean peninsula, the abandoned Woljeong-ri station is being recast as a symbol of South Korea's hopes to reconcile with the North.A bombed-out locomot...
- 24sata (Croatia)06:33
Novi kontingent sjevernokorejskih trupa, koji uključuje specijaliziranu jedinicu za dronove, dodatno jača vojnu suradnju između Rusije i Sjeverne Koreje, dok Ukrajina nastavlja borbu protiv kritičnog nedostatka protuzračne obrane.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)11:57
Russia is preparing to expand its use of North Korean ballistic missiles, with six launchers reportedly deployed in Voronezh Oblast, the ISW said. Ukrainian military intelligence said North Korea had transferred around 50 KN-23, KN-24 and upgraded KN-30 missiles to Russia by July. From Voronezh, the missiles could reach the Sumy, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Poltava, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)15:02
North Korea has sent an additional 8,500 troops to Russia, including operators of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)18:03
Nowa grupa 8,5 tysiąca północnokoreańskich żołnierzy trafiła do Rosji. Wśród nich jest 400 operatorów dronów, którzy mogą atakować ukraińskie miasta - domosi CNN. Jak przekazał zastępca szefa ukraińskiego wywiadu wojskowego generał Wadym Skibicki, wojska Pjongjangu stacjonują głównie w obwodzie kurskim.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)18:41
North Korea has sent a new contingent of around 8,500 troops to Russia, including approximately 400 drone operators, Ukrainian military intelligence Deputy Head Vadym Skibitskyi told CNN. The troops are expected to reinforce Russian rear positions, potentially freeing Russian forces for frontline assaults. Skibitskyi said Moscow could seek up to 50,000 additional North Korean troops, while Pyongyang is also supplying ballistic missiles and seeking Russian air defense technology.
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- El Mundo (Spain)20:54
El río Tumen separa a las tres potencias nucleares y desemboca en un mar que China puede ver pero no tocar, mientras la alianza entre Moscú y Pyongyang altera el equilibrio de poder de Pekín Leer
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- Vecernji list (Croatia)18:02
Četiri i pol godine od ruske invazije na Ukrajinu ne vidi se kraj sukoba
Mon, 24 August 2026
5 reports- asiaone.com07:07
SEOUL — South Korea's Defence Ministry said North Korea was continuing preparations for an additional troop deployment to Russia, but had detected no signs that such a deployment was imminent, according to a South Korean lawmaker's office.The assessment came after North Korea's Kim Yo-jong, sister of leader Kim Jong-un, last week denied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's claim that Pyongyang planned...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)07:22
Korea Płn. przygotowuje się do wysłania kolejnych żołnierzy do Rosji, ale nie ma oznak, by miało to nastąpić wkrótce - poinformowała w poniedziałek agencja Reutera, powołując się na informacje uzyskane z ministerstwa obrony przez południowokoreańskiego deputowanego. Pjongjang nadal przekazuje Moskwie pociski balistyczne krótkiego zasięgu.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)08:45
South Korea’s Ministry of Defense said North Korea continues to prepare for an additional deployment of troops to Russia, but has detected no signs that such a deployment is imminent.
- hani.co.kr09:15
The analysis comes after Ukraine’s president claimed that Russia was preparing to bring an additional 30,000 troops in for its war effort
- iDNES (Czechia)11:50edited after publishing
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Moskva láká Rusy na dovolenou do KLDR, ti o cesty nemají zájemI když se Moskva snaží vzhledem k vřelým vztahům s Pchjongjangem usilovně propagovat cesty do „bratrské“ KLDR, ruští turisté o ně příliš neprojevují zájem. Oficiální data ukazují na pokles meziroční návštěvnosti. I představitelé ruských cestovních agentur připouštějí, že KLDR je pro ruské cestovatele spíše okrajová záležitost. Přesto se Moskva stále pokouší na cesty do KLDR lákat.
Tue, 25 August 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:50
Agreement reached in phone call between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun
- Novinky (Czechia)07:53
Severní Korea pokračuje v přísunu zbraní do Ruska. Dodávky by měly zahrnovat také rakety krátkého doletu a 15 milionů dělostřeleckých granátů o velikosti 152mm. Tvrdí to jihokorejská tajná služba. Je přesvědčena, že severokorejské rakety jsou přesnější vzhledem k tomu, že Moskva poskytla Pchjongjangu technické poradenství a komponenty.
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post02:00
North Korea has stepped up its verbal attacks on Japan, issuing more than a dozen denunciations through state media since early July and hardening its rhetoric in recent days by accusing Tokyo of whipping up a “neo-militarist frenzy” and preparing for a “war of aggression”. Analysts said the latest broadsides from Kim Jong-un’s regime reflected both renewed confidence in Pyongyang as ties with Moscow deepen, and a desire to frame Asia-Pacific geopolitics as a contest between rival blocs –...
Thu, 27 August 2026
3 reports- South China Morning Post06:24
North Korea’s foreign ministry on Thursday denounced a US decision to approve the sale of missiles and related equipment to South Korea, vowing to respond “strongly and immediately” to hostile acts in various areas, state media Korean Central News Agency reported. The remarks come as US President Donald Trump renewed overtures to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, expressing interest in another meeting and saying this month that Kim had responded to his outreach. Analysts say Pyongyang had...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)13:32
Moskwa zwróciła się do Pjongjangu o dostarczenie nowych pocisków balistycznych KN-30, trzykrotnie potężniejszych od KN-23/24. Dotychczas nie odnotowano jednak przekazania tego uzbrojenia Rosji przez Koreę Północną - powiadomił przedstawiciel Głównego Zarządu Wywiadu Ministerstwa Obrony Ukrainy (HUR) Andrij Czerniak.
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- Polsat News (Poland)27 Aug, 14:08their copy
- RMF24 (Poland)14:38
Putin chce od Kima rakiet trzy razy potężniejszych niż dotychczas
Sat, 29 August 2026
2 reports- Al Jazeera English13:51
An elderly South Korean waits to see a brother in the North one last time, while a North Korean defector risks it all.
- El Mundo (Spain)22:19
El cese tuvo lugar durante una reunión de la cúpula militar presidida por el líder supremo Leer
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- nknews.org04:01
South Korea and Japan slammed Russia and North Korea over their ballistic missile transfers and troop deployments for the Ukraine war at a U.N. forum Tuesday, with Seoul calling on the Kremlin to end its illicit military cooperation with Pyongyang. South Korean Ambassador to the U.N. Jihoon Cha delivered the remarks at the General Assembly […]
Mon, 7 September 2026
24 reports- thehindubusinessline.com03:22
The destroyers' back-to-back commissioning instilled fear in the enemies as the nuclear armament of North Korea's navy made it possible to exercise its nuclear deterrent in a more diversified, practical manner: Kim Jong Un
- Novinky (Czechia)03:32
Severní Korea posiluje své vojenské námořnictvo, oznámil tamní vůdce Kim Čong-un. Stalo se tak při nedělním ceremoniálu vstupu do služby nového torpédoborce, který je podle něj součástí státního severokorejského systému jaderného odstrašení.
- morungexpress.com04:45
Seoul, September 7 (IANS) North Korea has commissioned its new naval destroyer Kang Kon, state media said Monday, as the country pushes to modernise its naval assets and sharpen its combat readiness at sea with nuclear-capable vessels.
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- prokerala.com7 Sept, 02:45their copy
- RMF24 (Poland)04:47
Kim Dzong Un: Udowodnię to światu. Korea Północna prezentuje nowy niszczyciel
- Die Zeit (Germany)06:59
Nordkoreas Machthaber Kim Jong-un weiht den zweiten Zerstörer der Marine ein. Südkoreas Militär absolviert unterdessen eine Übung mit den USA und Japan.
- en.apa.az07:30
Russia and North Korea (DPRK) have opened traffic on a road bridge across the Tumannaya River, APA’s Moscow bureau reports
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:59
SJEVERNA Koreja i Rusija otvorile su svoj prvi cestovni most preko rijeke Tumen, uz postojeći željeznički. Projekt, dogovoren 2024., trebao bi potaknuti suradnju, turizam i otvoriti radna mjesta.
- iDNES (Czechia)08:16edited after publishing
previously
Kim posiluje námořnictvo, ukázal další torpédoborec. Je součástí jaderného odstrašeníSeverokorejský vůdce Kim Čong-un uvedl, že KLDR posiluje své vojenské námořnictvo. Stalo se tak při ceremoniálu vstupu do služby nového torpédoborce, uvedla severokorejská média. Nová loď je podle něj součástí státního severokorejského systému jaderného odstrašení.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)08:47
Days when South Korea could depend solely on US are over, says Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok
- Bloomberg Politics09:29
North Korea and Russia held a ceremony to mark the completion of the first road bridge linking the two countries, in a fresh sign of deepening ties between Moscow and Kim Jong Un’s regime.
- The Guardian World09:53
Connection across Tumen River is further sign of closer ties between the two countries since start of war in Ukraine Russia and North Korea have opened the first road bridge across their shared border , in the latest sign of the rapidly deepening ties between the two countries since the start of the war in Ukraine. The one-kilometre bridge spans the Tumen River between Khasan in Russia’s far east and Tumangang in North Korea, along a remote and sparsely populated stretch of the countries’...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)10:08
Die Allianz zwischen Moskau und Pjöngjang hat ein neues Bindeglied. Offiziell soll die erste Straßenbrücke zwischen den Ländern Tourismus und Handel ankurbeln. Es dürfte allerdings auch um militärische Unterstützung gehen.
- DW Top Stories10:16
Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across the Tumen River as political, economic and military ties between the two countries deepen.
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- Ukrinform (Ukraine)7 Sept, 09:55their copy
- iDNES (Czechia)11:28
Severní Korea a Rusko v pondělí otevřely první silniční most spojující oba státy. Stavbu, která se klene přes řeku Tuman (Tumannaja) tvořící společnou hranici, označili představitelé obou zemí za významný milník strategického partnerství Pchjongjangu a Moskvy.
- France Info (France)12:33
L'édifice, construit en un an et demi, "symbolise l'aspiration à renforcer les relations amicales et de bon voisinage" entre les deux pays, qui étaient pour l'heure reliés par des liaisons aériennes et ferroviaires.
- Channel News Asia12:51
Russia and North Korea have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Moscow launched its Ukraine offensive.
- Die Zeit (Germany)14:01
- ABC News (Australia)14:34
Ukraine is worried the road bridge could be used to conceal military personnel and weapons in vehicles, rather than a trade route.
- South China Morning Post15:00edited after publishing
North Korea and Russia opened their first road bridge on Monday in a carefully choreographed display of friendship. The structure, which crosses the Tumen river, has been cast by both sides as an important milestone in their deepening strategic partnership. The first flag-adorned trucks trundled across the 1km (0.6-mile) long two-lane bridge as Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and North Korea’s Premier Pak Thae Song tuned in by video link to address workers and government officials...
- Al Jazeera English16:22
Ties between Moscow and Pyongyang have grown extensively amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- RMF24 (Poland)16:24
Rosja i Korea Północne połączone. Nieprzypadkowy patron mostu
- tportal (Croatia)17:57
Most za cestovni promet preko rijeke Tumen se zove Yakov Novichenko, prema sovjetskom vojniku koji je spasio život prvom sjevernokorejskom predsjedniku Kim Il Sungu.
- Polsat News (Poland)19:21
Rosja i Korea Północna otworzyły swój pierwszy wspólny most drogowy nad rzeką Tuman. Początkowo ma obsługiwać tylko ruch ciężarowy, a pod koniec roku ruszą przez niego samochody osobowe. Premier Rosji Michaił Miszustin stwierdził, że inwestycja to nowy symbol przyjaźni między państwami.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)20:21
Ruská federace a KLDR otevřely první silniční most přes společnou hranici. Stavba svědčí o blízkém vztahu mezi oběma zeměmi prohlubujícím se od začátku války na Ukrajině. Jiní tradiční spojenci Moskvy jako Kazachstán se naopak od Ruska vzdalují.
Tue, 8 September 2026
18 reports- Google News - Top Stories03:38
Russia and North Korea open the first road link across shared border AP News North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking the two countries BBC North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a symbol of expanding ties Reuters Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared border NPR Russia, North Korea Finish First Road Bridge Link As Ties Deepen Bloomberg.com
- BBC News World03:53edited after publishing
Relations between the neighbours have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.
- 24sata (Croatia)04:08
Prvi kamioni ukrašeni zastavama prešli su preko 1 km dugog mosta s dvije trake dok su se ruski premijer Mihail Mišustin i sjevernokorejski premijer Pak Thae Song uključili videovezom kako bi se obratili radnicima i vladinim dužnosnicima obiju zemalja.
- tportal (Croatia)04:14
Sjeverna Koreja i Rusija otvorile su u ponedjeljak u pažljivo koreografiranom prikazu prijateljstva svoj prvi cestovni most koji se proteže preko rijeke Tumen i koji obje strane smatraju važnom prekretnicom u svom produbljivanju strateškog partnerstva
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)04:19
- Japan Times05:40
The structure spans the Tumen river and was cast as an important milestone in their deepening strategic partnership.
- NPR News05:40
Relations between Russia and North Korea have been flourishing, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine in return for economic and military assistance.
- Google News - Top Stories05:40
Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared border NPR North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking the two countries BBC North Korea nears completion of bridge with China, analytics firm says Reuters Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across their shared border The Guardian Russia and North Korea deepen relations with symbolic road bridge Al Jazeera
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)05:56
Pierwszy most drogowy między Rosją a Koreą Północną został otwarty w poniedziałek. Jak podają agencja Reuters i rosyjskie media, dwupasmowa przeprawa nad rzeką Tuman ma obsługiwać do 300 pojazdów dziennie. Dotychczas oba kraje łączyły wyłącznie połączenia kolejowe i lotnicze.
- Euronews07:35
The opening on Monday came as Russia and North Korea have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- Euronews07:35
The opening on Monday came as Russia and North Korea have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- Channel News Asia08:09
The bridge is designed to accommodate expanded growth in freight with the capacity for up to 300 vehicles daily.
- El País (Spain)08:52
El cruce refuerza una relación estratégica impulsada por la guerra de Ucrania que Pyongyang califica como “alianza invencible”
- Euronews08:53
Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, linking the two countries over the Tumen River.
- Euronews08:53
Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, linking the two countries over the Tumen River.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)12:39
Ruski predsjednik Vladimir Putin i sjevernokorejski diktator Kim Jong Un sklopili su sporazum o strateškom partnerstvu u lipnju 2024., samo nekoliko mjeseci prije nego što je Pjongjang poslao tisuće vojnika u borbu protiv ukrajinskih snaga u ruskoj Kurskoj oblasti
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:14
Moscow says a border crossing built in 'record time' can handle up to 300 vehicles daily
- brudirect.com19:15
Wed, 9 September 2026
3 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)02:27France, South Korea concerned about mutual military support between Russia and North Korea -- Macron
France and South Korea share concerns about Pyongyang’s increasingly active support for Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the military assistance North Korea receives from Moscow in return.
- koreaherald.com06:16
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their commitment to deepening ties with North Korea in messages to leader Kim Jong-
- Der Spiegel (Germany)06:46
Russland und Nordkorea haben ihre erste gemeinsame Straßenbrücke eröffnet – angeblich für mehr Tourismus und Handel. Das Bauwerk ermöglicht aber auch den unauffälligen Transport von Rüstungsgütern.
Thu, 10 September 2026
5 reports- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)02:38
Kim Jong Un praised troops serving in “overseas military operations” during North Korea’s founding anniversary, publicly normalizing a deployment that has sent an estimated 14,000 to 15,000 soldiers to support Russia’s war against Ukraine.
- 24sata (Croatia)04:21
Sjevernokorejski vođa Kim Jong Un istaknuo je uspjehe vojske tijekom proslave obljetnice, a analitičari sugeriraju da se time referira na sjevernokorejske snage angažirane u Ukrajini.
- Index.hr (Croatia)04:24
U NAPADU pomorskim dronovima na rusko ljetovalište Soči ozlijeđeno je osam osoba. Djelomično je oštećena infrastruktura na plažama. Napadi pomorskim dronovima na Rusiju znatno su rjeđi od zračnih.
- tportal (Croatia)04:37
Sjevernokorejski vođa Kim Jong Un iskoristio je proslavu 78. obljetnice osnutka države kako bi pohvalio postrojbe angažirane u 'vojnim operacijama u inozemstvu', izvijestila je državna novinska agencija KCNA
- DW Top Stories14:56
The Ukraine war and Pyongyang's alliance with Moscow have delivered an economic boost to North Korea, allowing the regime to pursue a range of long-desired projects.
Mon, 14 September 2026
3 reports- 24sata (Croatia)05:28
Sjeverna Koreja postala je ključni dio ruskog ratnog stroja, opskrbljujući ga milijunima topničkih granata, balističkim projektilima i višecijevnim raketnim sustavima
- tportal (Croatia)06:20
Sjevernokorejski vojnici, koji su krajem 2024. prvi put poslani u Rusiju kako bi pomogli tamošnjim snagama u borbama protiv Ukrajine, mogli bi se vratiti na bojište u znatno većem broju. Ukrajinski predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski upozorio je da bi Pjongjang mogao poslati čak 50.000 novih vojnika u Rusiju, piše BBC
- straitstimes.com22:41
The North Korean leader said Pyongyang’s government had a firm will to broaden cooperation with Russia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tue, 15 September 2026
6 reports- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)02:11
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed support for Russia’s war against Ukraine in a letter to Vladimir Putin, calling it “sacred” as reports point to possible additional North Korean troop deployments.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)05:57
Przywódca Korei Północnej Kim Dzong Un zapowiedział dalsze "rozszerzenie i pogłębienie" współpracy z Rosją. W korespondencji skierowanej do Władimira Putina dyktator potwierdził swoje "niezmienne wsparcie" dla Moskwy oraz wyraził przekonanie, że Rosja zwycięży w trwającej "świętej wojnie". Podobne zapewnienia o partnerstwie trafiły również do Pekinu.
- Index.hr (Croatia)09:35
SJEVERNOKOREJSKI vođa Kim Jong-un poručio je ruskom predsjedniku Vladimiru Putinu da namjerava dodatno "proširiti i produbiti" suradnju s Rusijom, prenijela je danas sjevernokorejska državna novinska agencija KCNA.
- Nacional (Croatia)10:00
Poznato je da postoji simpatija između Sjeverne Koreje i Rusije. Dodatno je to začinio sjevernokorejski vođa Kim Jong-un koji je poručio ruskom predsjedniku Vladimiru Putinu da namjerava dodatno “proširiti i produbiti” suradnju s Rusijom, objavila je sjevernokorejska državna novinska agencija KCNA. Nakon što je Putin čestitao Kimu 78. obljetnicu osnutka Sjeverne Koreje, Kim je odgovorio […]
- 24sata (Croatia)12:00
Iako Pjongjang i Moskva ne objavljuju službene podatke, južnokorejska obavještajna agencija procjenjuje da je u borbama u Ukrajini poginulo ili ranjeno oko šest tisuća sjevernokorejskih vojnika.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:03
N. Korean leader says Pyongyang determined to deepen alliance, expresses confidence in Moscow’s victory
Wed, 16 September 2026
1 report- iDNES (Czechia)12:01
Rusko po šesti letech obnovilo pravidelnou poštovní přepravu do Severní Koreje, kterou přerušila koronavirová pandemie. Ruská pošta nyní kromě balíků přijímá také dopisy, pohlednice a tiskoviny. Slibuje, že zásilky do dvaceti kilogramů doručí do patnácti dnů.
Thu, 17 September 2026
3 reports- Bloomberg Politics02:21
Russia is increasingly mobilizing North Korean workers to build military drones for use against Ukraine in defiance of international sanctions, giving Pyongyang a key source of revenue to fund its unlawful weapons programs, the US and its allies said in a report.
- South China Morning Post06:37
Russia is increasingly mobilising North Korean workers to build military drones for use against Ukraine in defiance of international sanctions, giving Pyongyang a key source of revenue to fund its unlawful weapons programmes, according to a report by the US and its allies. Up to 25,000 North Koreans were believed to be working in Russia’s drone industry, including at facilities in Alabuga, Tatarstan, where unmanned aerial vehicles were assembled, the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team...
- Polsat News (Poland)09:36
Żołnierze z Korei Północnej mogą zastąpić wojska rosyjskie w atakach na miasta Sumy i Charków - informuje Instytut Badań nad Wojną (ISW), powołując się na anonimowe źródło. Wsparcie ma mieć związek z chęcią przeniesienia większej ilości sił w celu zdobycia kluczowego miasta - Łyman.
Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- Ukrinform (Ukraine)22:58
Specialists from the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) showed components of a North Korean-made ballistic missile to Eisuke Mori, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, and members of the Japanese delegation visiting Kyiv.
Sun, 20 September 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:22
Pyongyang's willingness to accept aid remains unclear as inter-Korean exchanges and dialogue channels are virtually non-existent
- South China Morning Post12:30
The recent opening of a new road bridge between North Korea and Russia may look like a modest infrastructure project. In reality, the 1km stretch across the Tumen River carries implications far beyond the movement of vehicles between two border towns. For China, it is a reminder that its influence over North Korea is no longer as secure as it once appeared and that Russia may be increasingly capable of challenging Beijing’s interests on its northeastern periphery. The bridge, inaugurated on...
Mon, 21 September 2026
1 report- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)10:22
Mimo zapewnień Kremla, że żołnierzy im w żaden sposób nie brakuje, pojawiły się informacje, że Rosja prowadzi rozmowy z Koreą Północną w sprawie wysłania kolejnego kontyngentu. Miałby on odciążyć rosyjskie wojska na drugorzędnych kierunkach.
Wed, 23 September 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:39
Soldiers were captured in Russia's Kursk region after being deployed to support Russian forces
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- news.az23 Sept, 19:50their copy
- Google News - Top Stories23:30
Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskiy says Reuters See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Thu, 24 September 2026
16 reports- Google News - Top Stories02:30
Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent 2 North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea apnews.com Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskiy says reuters.com Ukraine Sent Two North Korean P.O.W.s to South Korea, Zelensky Says The New York Times Zelenskyy Announces Repatriation of South Korean Nationals 조선일보 Zelenskyy says Ukraine transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea Українська правда
- mymotherlode.com03:29
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Ukraine has sent two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, following months of consultations between Kyiv and Seoul after the soldiers were captured in Russia’s Kursk region in 2025. South Korea’s Foreign Ministry did not directly confirm
- NYT World03:48
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said one soldier tried to kill himself when he was captured. “This is how they raise people in the North,” he said.
- Google News - Top Stories03:48
Ukraine Sent Two North Korean P.O.W.s to South Korea, Zelensky Says The New York Times Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskiy says Reuters Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent 2 North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea AP News Zelenskyy Announces Repatriation of South Korean Nationals 조선일보 Zelenskyy says Ukraine transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea Українська правда
- tportal (Croatia)05:26
Ukrajina je prebacila dvojicu sjevernokorejskih ratnih zarobljenika u Južnu Koreju, rekao je ukrajinski predsjednik Volodomir Zelenski u četvrtak na obraćanju Općoj skupštini UN-a
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:45
UKRAJINSKI predsjednik Zelenski objavio je u UN-u da je Ukrajina prebacila dvojicu sjevernokorejskih ratnih zarobljenika u Južnu Koreju, nakon što su izrazili želju za prebjegom.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)06:10
- 24sata (Croatia)06:19
Ukrajinske snage zarobile su dvojicu Sjevernokorejaca u ruskoj Kurskoj oblasti u siječnju prošle godine. Bili su to prvi sjevernokorejski vojnici koji su živi pali u ukrajinske ruke
- Al Jazeera English08:29
The president criticised North Korea for using citizens like 'currency' to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)10:16
Wołodymyr Zełenski ujawnił w środę w ONZ wstrząsające szczegóły dotyczące północnokoreańskich żołnierzy schwytanych przez Ukrainę. Jeden z jeńców miał błagać o śmierć, obawiając się tego, co czeka go po powrocie do Korei Północnej. Ukraina przekazała obu żołnierzy Korei Południowej, do której chcieli się przedostać.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)11:06
Ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj během svého středečního projevu před Valným shromážděním OSN oznámil, že dva severokorejští vojáci, které začátkem roku 2025 zajala v Kurské oblasti ukrajinská armáda, byli nedávno vydáni Jižní Koreji. „Tyhle chlapy není snadné zajmout živé,“ dodal Zelenskyj s tím, že jejich přesunu předcházely měsíce konzultací mezi Kyjevem a Soulem. Oba vojáci již dříve vyjádřili přání do Jižní Koreje přeběhnout.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)11:38
Die Ukraine schickt zwei nordkoreanische Kriegsgefangene nach Südkorea – und zwei Athleten aus Nordkorea beantragen Asyl in Japan. Trotzdem steht das Regime in Pjöngjang besser da denn je.
- RMF24 (Poland)13:21
Rosja oficjalnie zaprasza. Kim Dzong Un odwiedzi Moskwę?
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)14:50
Zelensky said the two North Korean soldiers captured in 2024 departed for South Korea “recently” during his UN speech on Wednesday. The two initially rejected asylum offered by Seoul but reportedly changed their minds close to a year later, with reports in late 2025 suggesting they wanted to live in South Korea.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:13
‘The dates of the visit will be agreed upon through diplomatic channels,’ Russian deputy foreign minister tells state media
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:05South Korean president slams Zelenskyy's disclosure of transfer of 2 North Korean prisoners to Seoul
'I do not know what circumstances led the Ukrainian side to disclose the matter in violation of non-disclosure agreement, but it is deeply regrettable,' says South Korea's Lee Jae Myung
Fri, 25 September 2026
4 reports- South China Morning Post00:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has put North Korea in a propaganda bind, analysts say, by publicly revealing that Kyiv recently transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. The disclosure – made during Zelensky’s address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday – directly challenges Pyongyang’s narrative that its soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces would choose death over surrender. North Korea is unlikely to acknowledge the transfer publicly, but may strengthen...
- Japan Times01:15
South Korea said it was "deeply regretful" that Ukraine had made the transfer public, adding that the two sides had agreed not to disclose it.
- Index.hr (Croatia)09:30
JUŽNOKOREJSKI predsjednik optužio je Ukrajinu za kršenje sporazuma o tajnosti nakon što je Zelenski objavio informaciju o transferu dvojice sjevernokorejskih ratnih zarobljenika u Južnu Koreju.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)13:18
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said on Thursday that the public revelation of the two captured North Korean soldiers transferred to South Korea was likely to cause numerous unspecified problems. Kyiv responded by saying the Ukrainian president had briefed Seoul on his intention to make the announcement.
Sun, 27 September 2026
7 reports- Polsat News (Poland)17:39
Korea Południowa wyraziła głębokie ubolewanie z powodu ujawnienia przez Ukrainę informacji o przekazaniu Seulowi dwóch północnokoreańskich jeńców wojennych, pomimo poufności porozumienia. Kijów odpowiada, że nie było żadnej umowy na temat nieinformowania opinii publicznej na temat repatriacji.
- tportal (Croatia)17:49
Ured južnokorejskog predsjednika izrazio je "snažno žaljenje" u nedjelju zbog onoga što je opisao kao negiranje Ukrajine da postoji sporazum sa Seulom o tome da se ne otkrivaju informacije o premještaju dva sjevernokorejska ratna zarobljenika u Južnu Koreju, prenosi novinska agencija Yonhap.
- Al Jazeera English18:30
South Korea's presidential office criticised Ukraine for denying POW nondisclosure agreement.
- South China Morning Post21:56edited after publishing
South Korea’s presidential office has demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea and then falsely denying that the two sides had agreed to keep the move confidential. “The presidential office expresses strong regret over Ukraine’s unilateral disclosure and its subsequent false announcement that there had not been a non-disclosure agreement,” Seong Ghi-hong, senior presidential...
- Channel News Asia22:48edited after publishing
South Korea accused Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war and then falsely denying that the two sides had agreed to keep the move confidential.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)23:34
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President, stated that North Korea is improving its weaponry based on its experience in combat operations in Ukraine.
- ABC News (Australia)23:36
Seoul accuses Ukraine of announcing the transfer of North Korean soldiers caught fighting for Russia to South Korea in breach of a non-disclosure agreement.
Mon, 28 September 2026
27 reports- Le Figaro (France)00:14
Les deux soldats nord-coréens avaient été faits prisonniers par l’Ukraine en janvier 2025 après un déploiement militaire de Pyongyang en soutien à son allié russe.
- Japan Times00:33
The row was ignited by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's disclosure that his country had sent two North Korean soldiers to South Korea.
- Bloomberg Politics00:54
Seoul demanded an official apology and explanation from Kyiv, accusing Ukraine of violating an agreement to keep confidential the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea.
- DW Top Stories02:32
South Korea has accused Ukraine of breaching a confidentiality agreement over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war — and of denying the deal's existence. Seoul has demanded an apology.
- Euronews03:49
North Korean soldiers were among the foreign contingent conscripted to fight alongside Russian troops on various frontlines in the war on Ukraine, after the Kremlin sought assistance from its close allies to bolster its deployments amid struggles with domestic conscription.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)05:22
Jihokorejská prezidentská kancelář obvinila Ukrajinu, že vyzradila předání dvou severokorejských válečných zajatců do Jižní Koreje a poté nepravdivě popřela, že se obě strany dohodly na utajení této akce. Soul žádá po Kyjevu oficiální vysvětlení a omluvu, informovala v noci na pondělí agentura Reuters. Ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj oznámil předání dvou vojáků KLDR minulý týden ve svém projevu na zasedání Valného shromáždění OSN.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)05:57edited after publishing
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Koreańczycy źli na Zełenskiego. "Głębokie ubolewanie"Korea Południowa zarzuciła Ukrainie ujawnienie szczegółów przekazania dwóch północnokoreańskich jeńców wojennych. Seul twierdzi, że sprawa była tajemnicą. Kijów przekonuje, że nie zawierał takiego porozumienia.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)05:58
Ukrajina je zarobila dvojicu sjevernokorejskih vojnika u regiji Kursk u siječnju 2025. godine. To su prvi sjevernokorejski vojnici koji su uhvaćeni živima otkako se Pjongjang uključio u rusko-ukrajinski rat 2024. godine.
- Google News - Top Stories06:29Seoul demands an apology after Zelenskyy unilaterally reveals North Korean prisoners of war transfer
Seoul demands an apology after Zelenskyy unilaterally reveals North Korean prisoners of war transfer AP News South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer CNN What comes next for North Korea soldiers transferred from Ukraine to South Korea? Reuters Seoul Demands Ukraine Apology Over North Korea POW Disclosure Bloomberg S Korea demands Ukraine apology over disclosure of N Korea’s POW transfer Al Jazeera
- Channel News Asia07:48
The North Korean soldiers are expected to undergo questioning and security checks before South Korean authorities decide whether to grant them protection and resettle them.
- South China Morning Post08:50
An escalating diplomatic row over Ukraine’s disclosure of a North Korean prisoner-of-war transfer is threatening to jeopardise South Korea’s future ties with and support for Kyiv, analysts say, even as it hands fresh ammunition to the political opposition in Seoul. South Korea’s presidential official issued a statement late on Sunday demanding an official explanation and apology for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s disclosure about the POWs at last week’s UN General Assembly. Seoul...
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)09:07
South Korea has demanded an explanation and apology from Ukraine over Kyiv’s disclosure of the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers to Seoul, accusing Ukraine of violating a confidentiality agreement and later denying it existed.
- N1 Info (Croatia)09:32
Južna Koreja zatražila je službenu ispriku od Ukrajine nakon što je predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski objavio da su dvojica sjevernokorejskih ratnih zaro
- Die Zeit (Germany)12:05
Die Ukraine hat offiziell bestätigt, nordkoreanische Kriegsgefangene nach Südkorea ausgeliefert zu haben. Südkorea wollte das nicht veröffentlichen und beschwert sich.
- Al Jazeera English12:09
Seoul says Kyiv agreed to a nondisclosure agreement over the prisoners but broke it.
- Google News - Top Stories12:12
Why South Korea is demanding an apology from Ukraine over North Korean PoWs Al Jazeera Seoul demands an apology after Zelenskyy reveals North Korean POWs were sent to South Korea AP News Seoul accuses Ukraine of violating secrecy pact on North Korean soldiers Financial Times South Korea summons Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoner-of-war row BBC Ukraine, South Korea relations sour over North Korean POWs DW.com
- thenews.com.pk12:13
South Korea’s foreign ministry summoned Ukraine’s acting ambassador on Monday in a bid to protest against Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s unilateral disclosure of the transfer of North...
- N1 Info (Croatia)13:41
Ministarstvo vanjskih poslova Južne Koreje pozvalo je u ponedjeljak ukrajinskog privremenog otpravnika poslova u Seul na razgovor zato što je ukrajins
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- tportal (Croatia)28 Sept, 23:00their copy
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)14:20
Južnokorejsko ministarstvo optužilo je Ukrajinu za kršenje sporazuma o tajnosti cijelog postupka
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:56
Seoul accuses Kyiv of breaching nondisclosure agreement over transfer of 2 North Korean soldiers captured in Russia
- BBC News World14:57
Last week Zelensky revealed Ukraine had sent two captured North Koreans to South Korea - which Seoul says was meant to be a secret.
- ABC News (Australia)19:03
Trade pathways or potential military corridors? Inside North Korea's latest push for bridges linking it to its closest allies.
- Novinky (Czechia)19:32
Jihokorejská prezidentská kancelář po Kyjevu požaduje vysvětlení a omluvu za to, že zveřejnil, že Soulu předal dva zajaté severokorejské vojáky, kteří bojovali za Rusko. Posléze navíc lhal, že se na utajení přesunu země nedohodly. Jihokorejské ministerstvo zahraničí si v pondělí rovněž předvolalo ukrajinského chargé d'affaires v Soulu.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)20:18
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia has effectively already begun an additional mobilization. He also said there is new information about the involvement of North Korean troops: in addition to the 8,000 currently there, preparations are underway to deploy another 10,000 personnel.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:35
Ukrainian president says over 8,000 North Korean troops currently in Russia, 10,000 more planned to be deployed
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)22:52
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday, Sept. 28 that Russia has already begun additional mobilization and is expanding its use of North Korean troops, with over 8,000 already in Russia and up to 50,000 more planned. “They plan to increase and attract foreigners,” Zelensky said.
- Google News - Top Stories23:04
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says North Korea prepares to deploy another 10,000 troops to Russia Reuters ‘We will turn Putin’s new foot soldiers into stewed meat’ The Telegraph Zelensky: Russia has already begun additional mobilization Ukrinform Russia beginning 'additional mobilization' of troops, North Korean recruitment, Zelensky warns The Kyiv Independent Russia may send up to 300,000 more people to the front by the end of the year — "Madyar" Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
Tue, 29 September 2026
12 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)03:27
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)04:25
Ukrainian intelligence says Russia is deepening military cooperation with North Korea and Iran, including troop preparations and satellite support.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)04:31
Od 2024. godine Sjeverna Koreja poslala je između 14 i 15 tisuća vojnika u Ukrajinu kako bi pružila podršku ruskoj strani, pokazuju ukrajinske i južnokorejske procjene
- Der Spiegel (Germany)05:06
Der ukrainische Präsident Selenskyj sieht eine Ausbreitung des »Bösen«: Erkenntnissen seiner Geheimdienste zufolge habe Moskau mit einer neuen Mobilmachung begonnen. Auch Nordkorea bereite die Entsendung weiterer Truppen vor.
- tportal (Croatia)05:21
Ukrajinski predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski rekao je u ponedjeljak da se na ruskom teritoriju nalazi preko osam tisuća sjevernokorejskih vojnika i da su u tijeku pripreme za raspoređivanje dodatnih 10 tisuća pripadnika sjevernokorejskih oružanih snaga u Rusiju
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)05:36
Der ukrainische Präsident geht von 10 000 weiteren von Pjöngjang entsendeten Truppen aus. Währenddessen stockt Putin die russische Armee auf 1,55 Millionen Soldaten auf.
- Novinky (Czechia)06:04
Severní Korea připravuje vyslání dalších 10 000 vojáků do Ruska, kde by se měli zapojit do války proti Ukrajině. V pondělí to uvedl ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj. Na ruském území se podle něj nyní nachází více než 8000 severokorejských vojáků. Rusko tak podle jeho slov už zahájilo mobilizaci a zvyšuje počet lidí, které nabírá.
- iDNES (Czechia)06:27
Severní Korea připravuje vyslání dalších 10 000 vojáků do bojů Ruska proti Ukrajině, uvedl v pondělí ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj na základě zpravodajských informací. Nyní je v řadách ruské armády 8 000 Severokorejců, dodal. Ukrajina se brání ruské invazi od února 2022.
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- iRozhlas (Czechia)29 Sept, 04:28their copy
- Le Monde (France)06:30
Les révélations à la tribune de l’ONU par le président ukrainien sur le transfert de prisonniers de guerre ont irrité Séoul, qui affirme que la discrétion était requise et exige des excuses. Diplomatique, l’affaire a également des implications dans la politique intérieure sud-coréenne.
- Polsat News (Poland)06:39
Pełniący obowiązki ambasadora Ukrainy Andrij Wieszkin został wezwany przez Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych Korei Południowej - informuje agencja Yonhap. Ma to związek z ujawnieniem przez Ukrainę informacji o przekazaniu Seulowi dwóch północnokoreańskich jeńców wojennych, mimo poufności porozumienia.
- 24sata (Croatia)07:59
Trenutačno se na teritoriju Rusije nalazi više od 8.000 sjevernokorejskih vojnika, rekao je Zelenski
- DW Top Stories13:35
Two recently opened bridges are expected to ease trade and transport between North Korea and its powerful neighbors. The new connections come as Pyongyang builds strategic ties with China and Russia.
Wed, 30 September 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories04:13
Why is South Korea unhappy with Ukraine over transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers? The Independent South Korea made no military aid pledge to Ukraine over transfer of North Koreans, lawmaker says Reuters South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer CNN South Korea says Zelenskyy's revelation of a secret POW transfer was likely a play for more support AP News Seoul thinks Zelenskyy revealed North Korean POW transfer to win arms Euronews.com
- Channel News Asia05:16
- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:10
Transfer of captured soldiers to South Korea was disclosed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his UN address last week
- Index.hr (Croatia)18:22
JUŽNOKOREJSKA obavještajna služba priopćila je da je nedavni kontroverzni potez ukrajinskog predsjednika Volodimira Zelenskog imalo za cilj pridobiti javnu potporu u toj azijskoj demokraciji za veću pomoć Ukrajini.
Thu, 1 October 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia06:38
South Korea has demanded an apology from Ukraine, saying that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy breached a secrecy agreement in revealing that Kyiv had transferred two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)12:30
Zwei nordkoreanische Soldaten wurden von Ukrainern gefangen und nun nach Südkorea gebracht. Doch das hätte geheim bleiben sollen – jetzt gibt es Ärger zwischen Kyjiw und Seoul. Bleiben wichtige Militärhilfen aus?
Fri, 2 October 2026
15 reports- Japan Times02:02
Seoul has taken a hard stance on Ukraine disclosing the transfer of North Korean soldiers to South Korea, warning their families could be targeted.
- Channel News Asia02:26
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- Ukrinform (Ukraine)2 Oct, 09:00their copy
- Le Figaro (France)02:38
Le président sud-coréen Lee Jae-myung exige des excuses de l’Ukraine pour avoir brisé le secret sur le transfert vers Séoul de deux prisonniers de guerre nord-coréens capturés par Kiev.
- Al Jazeera English02:54
South Korea’s President accused Ukraine of undermining him by disclosing POW transfer deal
- BBC News World03:09
President Lee Jae Myung also accused Kyiv of "attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula".
- South China Morning Post04:06
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday threatened unspecified measures against Ukraine unless Kyiv acknowledged what Seoul says was a confidentiality agreement covering the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers and apologised. “If the refusal to acknowledge the facts and issue a public apology continues, we will take additional measures,” Lee said in a social media post. Lee also expressed “grave regret” over what he described as Ukrainian remarks about an imminent military...
- RMF24 (Poland)04:33
Seul stawia Kijowowi ultimatum. Chodzi o jeńców z Korei Północnej
- DW Top Stories04:40
A diplomatic scandal has erupted over two North Korean prisoners of war, with South Korea demanding an apology from Ukraine. What's been the reaction in Kyiv?
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:02
JUŽNOKOREJSKI predsjednik prijeti 'daljnjim koracima' ako se Ukrajina ne ispriča za otkrivanje tajnog transfera dvojice sjevernokorejskih ratnih zarobljenika.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)05:11
Prezydent Korei Południowej Li Dze Mjung ostrzega Kijów przed dodatkowymi działaniami, jeśli władze Ukrainy nie przeproszą za ujawnienie informacji o przekazaniu północnokoreańskich jeńców wojennych. Spór wybuchł po wystąpieniu Wołodymyra Zełenskiego w ONZ. Kijów odrzuca zarzuty o złamanie ustaleń dotyczących zachowania tajemnicy.
- Euronews05:34
The POWs were captured by Ukrainian forces early last year after being deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine.
- Polsat News (Poland)05:43
Korea Południowa podejmie dodatkowe kroki, jeśli Ukraina nie przeprosi za ujawnienie informacji o przekazaniu jeńców wojennych - napisał w mediach społecznościowych prezydent Li Dze Mjung. Szef kancelarii Wołodymyra Zełenskiego Kyryło Budanow oświadczył wcześniej, że walcząca po stronie Rosji północnokoreańska armia uczy się na wojnie w Ukrainie, by przygotować się do walk we własnym regionie.
- DW Top Stories06:33
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's disclosure of the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to Seoul has caused a major diplomatic spat between Seoul and Kyiv.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:57
Lee Jae Myung accuses Ukraine of attempting to bring ‘war on the Korean Peninsula’
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)10:49
South Korea has warned of “further measures” if Ukraine does not apologize for revealing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, escalating a diplomatic dispute over the POWs’ safety and the confidentiality of their handover.
Sat, 3 October 2026
1 report- Libération (France)07:35
Après une forte récession lors de la pandémie de Covid-19, le pays affiche un taux de croissance supérieur à 3 % depuis trois ans, dopé par ses liens avec Moscou. Mais si la modernisation réduit les inégalités régionales, elle passe aussi par le recours au travail forcé pour bâtir les grands projets d’infrastructures du régime.
Sun, 4 October 2026
4 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)17:10
UKRAJINSKI predsjednik Volodimir Zelenski izjavio je danas kako vjeruje da Rusija sa svojim dugogodišnjim saveznikom Sjevernom Korejom dijeli naprednu vojnu tehnologiju, uključujući i onu za izradu borbenih dronova na mlazni pogon.
- Times of India17:26
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)17:43
Sjeverna Koreja je snabdjela Rusiju milijunima topničkih granata i poslala joj balističke projektile
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)18:52
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- The Guardian World23:50edited after publishing
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Oil from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds onExclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers Fuel is being shipped from South Korea to Russia via sanctioned tankers as Moscow scrambles for supplies amid the war in Ukraine, a move one expert said “undermines” Seoul’s public backing for Kyiv. Guardian analysis of port records and ship-tracking data found that in July and August over 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly diesel, was loaded at several...
Tue, 6 October 2026
9 reports- Times of India05:21
In a nuanced twist, South Korea has been sending considerable quantities of diesel fuel to Russia even as it lends support to Ukraine amidst the ongoing invasion. Recent months have seen multiple shipments, indicating a complex dynamic between the two nations. Notably, this fuel trade continues despite South Korea's promise to aid Ukraine with essential military support and humanitarian assistance.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)09:00
Z Jižní Koreje bylo do Ruska během července a srpna přepraveno přes 176 tisíc tun paliva. Za toto období podniklo sedm ruských tankerů z jihokorejského přístavu celkem 14 plaveb. Tři z nich podléhají britským a evropským protiruským sankcím. Soul je přitom veřejným spojencem Ukrajiny a napadené zemi od začátku války poskytuje humanitární i bilaterální pomoc.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:10
Seoul considering ‘firm measures,’ including possible recall of ambassador, after Kyiv disclosed transfer of 2 captured North Korean soldiers
- Novinky (Czechia)11:48
Do Ruska se dostalo v červenci a srpnu z Jižní Koreje nebo přes ni nejméně 176 000 tun paliva, především nafty. Ukázala to analýza 14 plaveb sedmi tankerů listu The Guardian. Tři patřily k ruské stínové flotile a byly na sankčních seznamech EU a Británie. V jednom případě byla nafta překládána na moři z lodi na loď.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)12:16
Seoul says Ukraine’s apology after revealing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners at the UN General Assembly fell short of expectations and is weighing diplomatic measures, including recalling its ambassador. Despite Seoul’s initial criticism, Kyiv said it had informed the former of its intention prior to the speech.
- Channel News Asia16:22
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)17:24edited after publishing
South Korean ports reportedly handled over 176,000 tonnes of fuel bound for Russia in July and August, including shipments via sanctioned tankers. The news coincides with Seoul’s threats of further action against Kyiv over the latter’s disclosure of two North Korean POWs transferred to South Korea.
- tportal (Croatia)18:05
Unatoč sankcijama, gorivo iz Južne Koreje pronalazi svoj put do Rusije, otkrivaju podaci iz luka i o kretanju brodova
- iDNES (Czechia)19:39
Diplomatický spor mezi Jižní Koreou a Ukrajinou pokračuje. Soul obdržel od Kyjeva omluvu za zveřejnění informací o převozu dvou severokorejských válečných zajatců do Jižní Koreje, ale tato omluva očekávání Jižní Koreje nenaplnila. Uvedl to ministr zahraničí Čo Hjon.
Wed, 7 October 2026
9 reports- Japan Times01:09
KCNA state media condemned the recent delivery to Taiwan of new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets from the U.S.
- Channel News Asia01:24
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wrote that he is "firmly convinced that the Russian people's sacred war of justice ... will surely end with their victory".
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:00
KIM JONG-UN čestitao je Putinu rođendan uz podršku u "svetom ratu" i potvrdu savezništva koje uključuje slanje sjevernokorejskih vojnika.
- Japan Times05:17
State media KCNA condemned the recent delivery to Taiwan of new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets from the U.S.
- tportal (Croatia)06:34
Sjevernokorejski vođa Kim Jong-un obećao je nastavak potpore Rusiji i rat Moskve protiv Ukrajine nazvao 'svetim ratom pravednosti'. Poruku je uputio ruskom predsjedniku Vladimiru Putinu povodom njegova 74. rođendana, potvrdivši sve čvršći vojni savez Moskve i Pjongjanga
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)06:39
Kim Jong Un pledged continued support for Russia and called Moscow’s war against Ukraine a “sacred war of justice” in a birthday letter to Vladimir Putin. The message comes as thousands of North Korean troops have fought alongside Russian forces and Seoul estimates around 6,000 have been killed or wounded.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)06:54
- iDNES (Czechia)11:08
Severokorejský vůdce Kim Čong-un označil ruské tažení na Ukrajině za „svatou válku za spravedlnost“ a slíbil ruskému prezidentovi Vladimiru Putinovi „neměnnou podporu“. V blahopřání k narozeninám označil šéfa Kremlu za „drahého soudruha“ a zdůraznil pevné spojenectví Pchjongjangu s Moskvou.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:14
It is Pyongyang’s ‘steadfast’ policy to attach importance to comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance with Russia, Kim Jong Un tells Vladimir Putin in congratulatory message
Thu, 8 October 2026
36 reports- Bloomberg Politics00:54edited after publishing
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South Korea Rebukes Ukraine Over Claims of Helping RussiaSouth Korea decided to recall its ambassador to Ukraine in protest over Kyiv’s disclosure of the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to the South, escalating tensions between the two countries.
- Japan Times01:43
Their relationship has become more crucial at a time when Russia and North Korea are deepening their military ties.
- koreatimes.co.kr03:17
Korea is strictly enforcing its export controls on Russia, the foreign ministry said Thursday, stressing that no exports of commercial petroleum pr...
- Al Jazeera English04:14
Ukrainian reports of South Korean fuel exports to Russia come amid strained tensions between Seoul and Kyiv.
- The Guardian World04:45
Responding to a Guardian report that revealed thousands of tonnes of fuel was transported to Russia, Seoul said it was investigating the cases South Korea will take legal action if it finds that shipments of fuel from its ports to Russia broke domestic law, the government has said, responding to a Guardian report on the trade . The government, in a statement issued by the foreign and trade ministries and the customs service, said that it is “checking additional information concerning the...
- South China Morning Post06:11
North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong-un, denounced on Thursday South Korea’s plans to provide medical equipment aid to Pyongyang, calling it a “political provocation” and violation of its sovereignty. In a statement carried by state media KCNA, Kim criticised Seoul for publicising its efforts to obtain United Nations sanctions exemptions for a medical aid package, saying Seoul had “insulted” North Korea by referring to shortages of medicines and medical equipment...
- Le Figaro (France)06:12
«S’ils souhaitent réellement rétablir les relations entre la RPDC et la Corée du Sud, ils devraient tenir compte des sentiments de l’autre partie dans chaque parole et chaque acte,» a déclaré Kim Yo-jong, la sœur du dirigeant nord-coréen Kim Jong-un.
- iDNES (Czechia)07:53
Jihokorejská prezidentská kancelář ve čtvrtek popřela tvrzení ze strany Ukrajiny, že by i přes sankce proti Moskvě dodávala Rusku pohonné hmoty. Reakce Jižní Koreje přišla den poté, co poradce ukrajinského prezidenta Vladyslav Vlasjuk napsal o dodávkách na facebooku.
- Novinky (Czechia)08:51
Jižní Korea stáhne svého velvyslance z Ukrajiny. Informují o tom agentury. Soul tak reaguje na spor kolem předání severokorejských válečných zajatců do Jižní Koreje a zveřejnění informací o jejich předání.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)09:03
South Korea said alleged shipments of diesel to Russia did not violate its export controls, while stressing that the fuel’s origin remains under investigation. The dispute has further strained Seoul-Kyiv ties amid tensions over Ukraine’s handling of captured North Korean soldiers.
- Japan Times09:04
The decision comes as the two countries have been at loggerheads since Zelenskyy disclosed the transfer of the prisoners.
- Channel News Asia09:20
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)09:24
The South Korean government has decided to recall its ambassador to Kyiv over disagreements concerning the situation involving prisoners of war from North Korea.
- South China Morning Post09:36
South Korea said on Thursday it would recall its ambassador to Ukraine in response to a deepening diplomatic row over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul. The two countries have been at loggerheads since Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last month disclosed the prisoner transfer, sparking anger in Seoul, which said it had placed their families in North Korea at risk. The recall also comes days after a media report alleged more than 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly...
- ČT24 (Czechia)09:43edited after publishing
Jižní Korea stáhne svého velvyslance z Ukrajiny. Reaguje tak na spor ohledně válečných zajatců. Ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj během projevu v OSN oznámil, že Kyjev předal Soulu zadržené severokorejské vojáky. Podle Jižní Koreje tím porušil dohodu o mlčenlivosti. Asijská země nicméně vyjádřila naději na smírné řešení konfliktu. Ukrajina zůstává otevřená obnovení konstruktivního dialogu, uvedl později podle agentury AFP mluvčí ukrajinské diplomacie Heorhij Tychyj.
- BBC News World09:56
It is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)10:06
Die jüngste Rede von Präsident Selenskyj vor der Uno hat einen Streit zwischen Südkorea und der Ukraine ausgelöst. Kyjiw habe eine vertrauliche Vereinbarung verletzt, heißt es aus Seoul. Nun zieht man dort Konsequenzen.
- Index.hr (Croatia)10:09
JUŽNA Koreja povlači veleposlanika iz Ukrajine nakon što je Zelenski otkrio tajni transfer dvojice sjevernokorejskih vojnika u Seul, tvrdeći da je Kijev time prekršio dogovor o povjerljivosti.
- RMF24 (Poland)10:26
Kryzys dyplomatyczny na linii Seul-Kijów. Poszło o jeńców z Korei Północnej
- dunyanews.tv10:30
While China completed the bridge in 2014, hoping to boost trade ties, North Korea left its approach roads and customs facilities unfinished as relations soured over Pyongyang's nuclear tests
- DW Top Stories10:55
South Korea has said it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine. Seoul is upset about a transfer of North Korean prisoners of war being made public knowledge at the UN and had demanded — but not received — an apology.
- Euronews11:27
Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations.
- iDNES (Czechia)11:28
Jižní Korea stáhne svého velvyslance z Ukrajiny, oznámilo ve čtvrtek jihokorejské ministerstvo zahraničí. Soul tak reaguje na prohlubující se diplomatický spor kolem ukrajinského předání severokorejských válečných zajatců do Jižní Koreje.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)11:49
South Korea is recalling its ambassador from Ukraine amid a diplomatic dispute over Kyiv’s disclosure of two North Korean prisoners of war transferred to Seoul. The move follows weeks of tensions over the transfer and comes as Seoul faces scrutiny over fuel shipments to Russia.
- NPR News12:13
The South Korean announcement on Thursday came days after its President Lee Jae Myung threatened unspecified punitive steps if Ukraine refuses to apologize over the revelation.
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- Google News - Top Stories12:13
South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute NPR South Korea Recalls Envoy From Ukraine in Dispute Over North Korean POWs The New York Times South Korea to recall Ukraine envoy in diplomatic row over POWs Al Jazeera South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row BBC South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine amid dispute with Kyiv Reuters
- Al Jazeera English12:44
Ukraine says it is open to 'constructive dialogue' over alleged transfer of North Korean soldiers to Seoul.
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- aljazeera.com8 Oct, 12:44their copy
- NYT World12:55
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine revealed last month that two POWs defected to South Korea. South Korea accused him of breaking a confidentiality agreement.
- Politico Europe13:06
Seoul accused Ukraine of breaching a non-disclosure agreement over the transfer of two North Korean soldiers to South Korea.
- ABC News (Australia)13:14
Tensions between South Korea and Ukraine started escalating last month when Ukraine revealed it had transferred two North Korean soldiers to Seoul.
- Polsat News (Poland)15:00
Władze Korei Południowej zrobiły kolejny krok podczas trwającego kryzysu dyplomatycznego z Ukrainą. W czwartek południowokoreańskie MSZ poinformowało o odwołaniu swojego ambasadora. Napięcie między państwami to skutek ujawnienia przez Wołodymyra Zełenskiego informacji o przekazaniu Seulowi dwóch jeńców wojennych z Korei Północnej.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)16:18
Ukraine remains open to restoring constructive dialogue with the Republic of Korea despite Seoul’s decision to recall its ambassador to Ukraine, Park Kichang, over the situation involving North Korean prisoners of war.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:35
Seoul has accused Kyiv of violating pact to not reveal transfer of 2 prisoners of Russia-Ukraine war to South Korea
- Vecernji list (Croatia)17:52
Potencijalno potkopavajući sankcije, preko 176.000 tona goriva, uglavnom dizela, iz južnokorejskih luka utovareno je na sankcionirane ruske tankere, izvijestio je Guardian.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:59
'Under the present situation, those who must be aware of the fact that medical equipment supported by the ROK cannot enter our territory’ are staging a ‘farce,’ says North Korean leader’s sister
- bne IntelliNews22:29
Credit: Greg Schneider - Unsplash South Korea is recalling its ambassador to Ukraine over Kyiv's disclosure that it had handed two captured North Korean soldiers to Seoul.
Fri, 9 October 2026
4 reports- Euronews04:03
Kyiv says it is open to “constructive dialogue” with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea’s decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy’s violation of the non-disclosure agreement.
- Index.hr (Croatia)04:51
JUŽNA Koreja povlači veleposlanika iz Kijeva nakon što je Zelenski otkrio tajni transfer sjevernokorejskih zarobljenika. Seul optužuje Kijev za kršenje dogovora, dok Ukrajina ostaje otvorena za dijalog.
- Le Monde (France)07:31
Jeudi, Seoul a rappelé son ambassadeur à Kiev, après la publication d’informations selon lesquelles la Corée du Sud a envoyé du carburant à la Russie.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)15:25
Sat, 10 October 2026
1 report- manilatimes.net16:06
SEOUL — South Korea’s ambassador to Ukraine returned home on Saturday, Seoul’s foreign ministry said, as a diplomatic row deepens over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul.
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- DW Top Stories13:10
Seoul and Kyiv are trading accusations after the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea. The South insists the move was to be kept secret as it seeks to avoid antagonizing Pyongyang.
Tue, 13 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:27
Agreement covering 2027-2029 signed in Pyongyang as 2 countries deepen bilateral cooperation
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:15
US Forces Korea commander says Pyongyang's support for Russia is strengthening its ability to move troops, weapons and equipment over long distances
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post09:35
South Korea will continue supporting Ukraine “as a responsible member of the international community” despite a diplomatic dispute over the disclosure of two North Korean prisoners of war being repatriated to the South, a foreign ministry official said on Thursday. The official said Seoul would treat its help to Ukraine separately from the dispute, while continuing bilateral consultations to resolve outstanding issues. The remarks came after South Korean Ambassador to Ukraine Park Ki-chang...
Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- Le Figaro (France)18:15
DÉCRYPTAGE - Lee Jae-myung et Volodymyr Zelensky s’affrontent sur le sort de prisonniers de guerre nord-coréens.
Sun, 18 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:58
Prime minister says Seoul will strive to lay groundwork for resumption of long-stalled dialogue
Tue, 20 October 2026
13 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)06:24
JUŽNA Koreja povlači diplomate iz Ukrajine nakon spora oko objave tajnog prebacivanja sjevernokorejskih ratnih zarobljenika u Seul.
- Channel News Asia06:33
Ukraine has insisted that "diplomacy must prevail over emotions" in relations between the countries and that they consider "the situation resolved".
- Bloomberg Politics06:42
South Korea has decided to withdraw some staff from its embassy in Ukraine in an escalating spat over Kyiv’s disclosure it had transferred North Korean prisoners of war to the South.
- RMF24 (Poland)07:42
Ewakuacja części personelu ambasady z Ukrainy. Nagła decyzja Korei Południowej
- Polsat News (Poland)08:14
Korea Południowa poinformowała o wycofaniu części pracowników swojej ambasady w Ukrainie. To efekt rosnących między Kijowem a Seulem napięć. - Strona ukraińska nie podjęła żadnych konstruktywnych działań - oświadczył rzecznik ministerstwa spraw zagranicznych w Seulu Park Du Sun. Dodał, że innym z powodów podjętej decyzji jest zagrożenie rosyjskimi atakami powietrznymi.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)08:15
The South Korean government has decided to recall some diplomatic staff from its embassy in Ukraine.
- Novinky (Czechia)08:18
Jižní Korea ze své ambasády v Kyjevě stáhne další personál, oznámilo v úterý jihokorejské ministerstvo zahraničí. Spor mezi oběma zeměmi rozpoutal ukrajinský prezident Volodymyr Zelenskyj, když na zářijovém Valném shromáždění OSN odhalil dohodu, v rámci níž Kyjev Soulu předal dva zajaté severokorejské vojáky. Jihokorejci posléze z Kyjeva stáhli svého velvyslance.
- Japan Times08:45
The announcement comes less than two weeks after South Korea said it was recalling its ambassador to Ukraine, deepening the diplomatic rift.
- Al Jazeera English09:26
Earlier this month, South Korea recalled its ambassador from Kyiv after Zelenskyy disclosed the prisoner transfer.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)09:34
South Korea will withdraw some staff from its embassy in Ukraine as a diplomatic dispute escalates over Kyiv’s disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, despite Ukraine’s insistence that the matter has been resolved.
- Index.hr (Croatia)09:47
ZAMJENIK ruskog ministra vanjskih poslova Rudenko izjavio je da bi Moskva pozdravila poteze Južne Koreje za obnovu odnosa, za čije je pogoršanje okrivio Seul zbog pridruživanja sankcijama.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:20
Decision follows ambassador's recall after Seoul accuses Kyiv of breaching alleged confidentiality agreement over transfer of 2 captured North Korean soldiers
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:24
Russian deputy foreign minister says Moscow and Seoul are discussing resuming direct flights, but it is too early to speak of results
Thu, 22 October 2026
1 report- voanews.com22:04
North Korea has continued to expand and renovate detention facilities across the country, while estimates of the number of prisoners held in its political prison camps vary widely, reflecting the limited information available about the secretive system.
Fri, 23 October 2026
1 report- NYT World04:28
A rare escalation this month exposed the increasingly lethal arsenals the two Koreas are building up across the world’s most heavily fortified border.