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North Korea’s vice FM arrives in New York to attend UNGA for first time in 7 years

An undated photo released by the official North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) shows North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un speaking during the 13th Session of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang, North Korea, (issued 22 September 2025). EFE/EPA/KCNA EDITORIAL USE ONLY

United Nations (EFE).- North Korea’s Vice Foreign Minister Kim Son-gyong arrived in New York on Thursday to participate in the UN General Assembly, marking the regime’s first high-level presence at the forum in seven years, amid Washington’s openness to dialogue and Seoul’s warnings about Pyongyang’s strengthening nuclear program. The North Korean delegation arrived at New … Read more

Yoon stresses Latin America’s ‘strategic importance’, seeks closer ties

(FILE) South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol in Vientiane, Laos, 10 October 2024. EFE/EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT

Seoul, Nov 14 (EFE).- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has highlighted the growing “strategic importance” of Latin America ahead of upcoming summits for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in Peru and the G20, which will be held in Brazil. Yoon will seek to foster closer ties with the region and defend “free and open … Read more

S. Korea considers increasing support for Ukraine following Pyongyang’s aid to Moscow

(FILE) South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol answers a reporters question during a news conference at the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea, 07 November 2024. EFE/EPA/KIM HONG-JI / POOL

Seoul, Nov 14 (EFE).- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said his country was considering increasing support for Ukraine in response to North Korea’s reinforcement of military ties with Russia, particularly the sending of 10,000 soldiers to fight in the Ukraine war. Yoon interacted with EFE through a written interview a day ahead of his visit … Read more

North Korea welcomes Chinese delegation at war anniversary

A handout photo made available by the Russian Defence Ministry shows Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu (3-L) attending a meeting with North Korea's Defence Minister General Kang Sun-nam (3-R) in Pyongyang, North Korea, 26 July 2023. EFE-EPA/RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTRY PRESS SERVICE / HANDOUT --MANDATORY CREDIT-- HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

Seoul, July 27 (EF).- North Korean authorities extended a warm welcome to a Chinese delegation invited to attend the events to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War (1950-53), state media reported Thursday. The delegation led by Li Hongzhong, member of China’s Communist Party politburo, arrived Wednesday in Pyongyang, where they … Read more

South Korea, US stage largest amphibious landing drills in five years

South Korean and US Marines take part in a joint drill at a training range in Pohang, South Korea, 29 March 2023, as part of the ongoing South Korea-US Ssangyong amphibious landing exercise that began on 20 March. EFE-EPA/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT

Pohang, South Korea, Mar 29 (EFE).- South Korea and the United States conducted amphibious assault drills on Wednesday for the first time in five years, exhibiting their nimble marines and war equipment in a high-spirited action as a warning to North Korea’s ostentatious military prowess. The two military allies began the Ssangyong (double dragon in … Read more

North Korea fires ballistic missile into Sea of Japan

Seoul Feb 18 (EFE).- North Korea on Saturday fired an apparently long-range ballistic missile in the Sea of Japan – called the East Sea in the two Koreas – the South Korean military said in a statement.  The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff did not offer details about the launch immediately, the second carried … Read more