North Korea

Kremlin:

NK troops likely to march in 2025 Moscow victory day parade

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Kremlin foreign policy advisor said on Monday that he thought it likely that North Korean soldiers would take part in next year's Moscow's Red Square parade to commemorate the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

Russian diplomat:

Pyongyang right to worry about its security

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Events in South Korea have shown that the country is unpredictable from the point of view of stability, North Korea is right to be concerned about its security, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Pentagon cannot confirm N Korea troops involvement in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The US Department of Defense says it has yet to confirm North Korean troops’ involvement in active combat in the Ukraine war.

North Korea dismantles power lines on border with South Korea

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – The North Korean authorities are allegedly dismantling power transmission lines leading to the now-closed Kaesong industrial complex on the country’s territory, South Korean media reported, citing the military.

US expects 10 K North Korean troops to enter Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – The United States expects that thousands of North Korean troops massing in Russia will "soon" enter combat against Ukraine, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin has said.

N. Korea condemns US military drills with S. Korea, Japan

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – North Korea condemned on Saturday recent joint military drills by the United States, South Korea, and Japan, warning that it would take immediate actions if needed to defend the state.

North Korean leader warns of growing risk of nuclear war

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday accused the United States of escalating tensions, warning that the risk of nuclear war is at its highest level yet.

North Korea's Kim urges military to prepare for war

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on his country's military for a "limitless" expansion of its nuclear program to counter US-led threats, in comments reported on Monday.

N Korean leader Kim orders mass production of suicide drones

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided a test of suicide drones and ordered a mass production of the aerial weapon, saying the introduction of such drones around the world requires an urgent update of military theory.

Iran earn hard-fought win vs. DPRK in World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran football team narrowly defeated North Korea 3-2 in the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 on Thursday.

Putin approves strategic partnership treaty with Pyongyang

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Saturday.

N Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles to sea

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – North Korea has launched a salvo of ballistic missiles toward the sea off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.

Russian President Putin holds talks with N. Korean FM

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – President Vladimir Putin hosted North Korea's top diplomat Choe Son Hui in Moscow on Monday, the Kremlin said.

After Pyongyang missile test;

US nuclear bomber joins drills with S. Korea, Japan

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – The US flew a long-range bomber in a trilateral drill with South Korea and Japan on Sunday in response to North Korea’s recent test-firing of a new intercontinental ballistic missile designed to strike the US mainland.

Russia fully backs N Korea’s to curb US aggressive policy: FM

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a meeting with his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui expressed full support for Pyongyang to deter West’s aggressive policy, the Russian diplomatic ministry announced.

Russia, N.Korea committed to implement strategic partnership

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Russia and North Korea have confirmed their commitment to implement the agreement on a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Kowsar, Hodhod satellites set to launch with Russia's Soyuz

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Iran has released the first images of its privately developed satellites, Kowsar and Hodhod, which are set for launch aboard Russia’s Soyuz rocket next week.

N. Korea's ICBM launch shows 'Counteraction Will': Kim

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un has confirmed launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and said this demonstrates its "counteraction will" against its rivals.

DPRK fires ballistic missile towards Sea of Japan

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired a ballistic missile in the early hours of Thursday.

S Korea says North may test ICBM around time of US election

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – North Korea has moved into place a launcher ready for an intercontinental ballistic missile, and may decide to set it off around the time of the US presidential election, South Korean lawmakers claimed.

Pentagon:

N. Korea sent 10,000 troops to join Russian war in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – An estimated 10,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia to train and fight against Ukraine in “the next several weeks”, the Pentagon has announced.

Russia-N. Korea Strategic Partnership treaty ratified

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Russia's lower house ratified the treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea during a plenary session on Thursday.

N Korea bolsters missile forces to counter growing US threats

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pointed out the growing threats from US strategic nuclear forces, stressing the need for the DPRK to strengthen its deterrence and maintain a strong nuclear posture.

Sister of North Korean leader:

South Korea, Ukraine "badly behaved dogs raised by US"

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, described South Korea and Ukraine as "badly behaved dogs raised by the United States," according to KCNA.

NATO reacts to N. Korea troops joining Russia in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – North Korean troops joining Russia in Ukraine “would mark a significant escalation,” the NATO secretary-general said Monday.

Iran, North Korea football match to be held in Laos

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 Group A matches between DPR Korea and Iran will take place at the Lao National Stadium KM16, Vientiane, Laos (neutral venue).

US-led sanctions monitoring team unlawful: North Korea

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – North Korea's foreign minister said a new multilateral sanctions monitoring team led by the United States was "utterly unlawful and illegitimate", state media reported on Sunday.

N Korea says discovered remains of drone sent from S Korea

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – North Korea announced Saturday it has discovered remains of at least one drone sent from South Korea, describing it as the same type displayed on the South's Armed Forces Day in Seoul earlier this month.

Russia to give military aid to N. Korea if it attacked

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) –  Russia will provide military assistance to North Korea if the country comes under attack, as is stipulated by a treaty between Moscow and Pyongyang, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said.

Iran, North Korea hold talks on Korean peninsula developments

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iran's chargé d'affaires ad interim in Pyongyang met and discussed regional issues with the senior officials of the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.