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Russia invites North Korea's Kim Jong-un for possible visit

Russia has invited North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to visit, with dates to be arranged through diplomatic channels as Moscow and Pyongyang deepen military and political ties.

2026.9.25

Kim vows deeper North Korea-Russia cooperation in message to Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledged to expand joint work with Moscow, reaffirming support for Russia's war in Ukraine.

2026.9.15

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A TV screen shows an image of Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, during a news program at a bus terminal in Seoul, on June 9.

Xi, Putin signal deeper North Korea ties

Chinese and Russian leaders pledged stronger strategic relations with Pyongyang in messages marking North Korea’s founding anniversary.

2026.9.9

Seoul cautious about Ukraine's defense request amid claims more North Korean troops being sent to Russia

South Korea said any defense support for Ukraine must follow domestic law as it monitors claims of additional North Korean troop deployments to Russia.

2026.8.11

North Korea's Kim reaffirms alliance with Russia in letter to Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledged full support for Moscow and highlighted a deepening alliance with President Vladimir Putin in a Russia Day message.

2026.6.12

Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrive for a reception marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Sept. 3, 2025. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

China's Xi may visit North Korea next week in bid to bring Pyongyang closer into the fold

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to travel to Pyongyang as early as next week to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the latest in a tight sequence of summits running through Beijing that has unsettled not only Seoul but also Washington.

2026.5.21

Russian President Vladimir Putin talks to the media following his meetings with foreign delegations at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 9. [AFP/YONHAP]

Putin thanks commander for troops' participation in Victory Day parade: North media

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked a North Korean military commander after North Korean troops took part in Russia's Victory Day military parade, the North's state media reported Sunday.

2026.5.10

President Donald Trump, right, and Russia's President Vladimir Putin, arrive for a joint press conference at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on Aug. 15, 2025. [AP/YONHAP]

Putin may visit China following Trump's planned diplomatic trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin may visit China in May following U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned trip, the South China Morning Post reported Saturday.

2026.3.29

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, Korea, Oct. 30. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Trump says he had 'positive' call with Xi over Taiwan, Ukraine, Iran, other issues

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he had a "positive" phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on an array of subjects, including Taiwan, the Russia-Ukraine war, Iran and his plan to travel to Beijing in April.

2026.2.5

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrive at the Tiananmen Gate for a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing on Sept. 3, 2025. From front left: Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un and Shehbaz Sharif. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

North Korean media report on New Year's cards suggests chill with China remains

North Korea's state media reported Sunday that leader Kim Jong-un sent New Year's cards to several heads of state, including the Chinese president, but did not disclose the recipients' names or the contents of the messages.

2026.1.18