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US soldier’s release from North Korea: What you need to know in 500 words
Washington says return of US army Private Travis King does not signal diplomatic breakthrough with Pyongyang.
Published On 27 Sep 2023
US soldier who crossed into North Korea back in American custody
Washington thanks Sweden for diplomatic role and China for assistance in facilitating transit of Travis King.
Published On 27 Sep 2023
Photos: South Korea parades military hardware through the streets of Seoul
The first parade in a decade was an opportunity for South Korea to show off its advanced weaponry and military might.
Published On 27 Sep 2023
South Korea to hold first military parade in 10 years in show of strength
Nearly 7,000 troops, including US service members, will take part in the parade through the streets of central Seoul.
Published On 26 Sep 2023

Meeting comes amid heightened tension on the Korean Peninsula as Pyongyang ramps up weapons tests and courts Russia.

President Yoon expected to exercise his power to reject the motion after PM Han Duck-soo was accused of ‘incompetence’.

The president’s comments came just as Kim Jong Un returned to Pyongyang from a six-day trip to Russia.

Firms say they have reached a partnership to release joint products and cooperate on artificial intelligence.

As the war enters its 570th day, these are the main developments.

Russia’s Putin presented North Korea’s Kim with a Russian rifle of the ‘highest quality’ and received a gun in return.

Leaders Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin held a summit at Russia but there have been no confirmations of an arms deal.

Despite common interests, ties between Moscow and Pyongyang have not always been rosy. Here are some key events.

China is North Korea’s and Russia’s biggest trade partner and and could restrain a weapons deal.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued the sanction waivers last week as part of an ongoing prisoner transfer deal.

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