“We speculate that Russia is paying North Korea with resources, budget and high-tech military technology” for Pyongyang’s troops and supplies, Yang said. South Korea’s defense ministry ...

History suggests we should pay close attention to such official pronouncements – not just actions – in North Korea-Russia ...

China has traditionally viewed North Korea as a security buffer and an ideologically aligned neighbor it can dominate.

but in recent years Pyongyang has forged ahead in developing missiles of all ranges. In March, North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles, while blaming the South Korean and US militaries for ...

SEOUL, May 9 (UPI) --North Korean leader Kim Jong ... and a thoroughgoing war posture," KCNA said. Pyongyang frequently criticizes U.S.-South Korea joint military exercises as rehearsals for ...

There are signs that Beijing is growing frustrated with Pyongyang – not least over North Korea’s increasing closeness with Moscow. Such a development challenges China’s traditional role as ...