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בשאר אל-אסד, ולדימיר פוטין, קים ג'ונג און

The new leaders of the Free World

Analysis: The Gaza war is part of a broader strategy by extremist regimes like Russia, Iran, Syria and North Korea to shift global power; this 'radical entente' challenges US influence, supports Russia in Ukraine and backs Iran's regional ambitions against Israel

Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn | 08.21.24

גבול דרום קוריאה צפון קוריאה האזור הביטחוני המשותף

North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across heavily fortified border

Defections from north to south across border considered risky and relatively rare, with most escapees making their way to south through China or other third countries

Ynetnews | 08.20.24

נשיא רוסיה פוטין ו רודן צפון קוריאה קים ג'ונג און ב פסגה ב פיונגיאנג

North Korea seeks new drugs to treat Kim Jong Un's obesity

North Korean leader estimated to weigh over 308 pounds, putting him at high risk of conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, which he has reportedly experienced since his early 30s

Ynetnews | 08.02.24

North Korea may conduct a nuclear test around the U.S. presidential election

The U.S. and South Korea signed new joint nuclear deterrence guidelines aimed at improving their response to North Korea's nuclear threats

Ynetnews | 07.30.24

בלון בלוני זבל ש צפון קוריאה שיגרה ל דרום קוריאה

Kim Jung Un's balloons land in Seoul Presidential compound, raising security concerns

Over 2,000 garbage-filled balloons have been sent from Pyongyang over South Korean's skies in recent weeks; experts say it's unlikely it was intentional, as Kim lacks the requisite technology to guide the balloons in a precise manner

ynet correspondents | 07.25.24

North Korean official drowned during Moscow visit, say Russian media

North Korean official Kim Geum Chol, visiting Russia as part of military training delegation, drowned while swimming in pond near Moscow, raising questions amid increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia

Reuters | 07.17.24

נשיא רוסיה ולדימיר פוטין עם רודן צפון קוריאה קים ג'ונג און בביקור ב פיונגיארנג

Russian children to attend summer camp in North Korea

Expected camp activities include polishing statues of North Korean leaders and enforced exercise routines

Ynetnews | 07.04.24

North Korean trash balloons sent to South Korea found to contain parasites

Hermit state has been launching trash balloons over the border into southern neighbor since late May

Ynetnews | 06.25.24

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) received by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang

Russia's Putin and North Korea's Kim sign strongest deal since Cold War

Vladimir Putin visited North Korea for the first time in 24 years; Treaty pledges mutual aid if either country faces 'aggression' as they both face down the West

AP | 06.19.24

Putin visits North Korea, thanks Kim for support of war in Ukraine

Russian leader on first trip to Pyongyang in 24 years in visit likely to reshape decades of bilateral relations at a time when both countries face international isolation

Reuters | 06.19.24

North Korea sends balloons carrying feces into South Korea

North Korea launches over 260 balloons filled with waste across border, prompting South Korea to Issue safety warnings and condemn inhumane actions

Ynetnews | 06.02.24

In a rigidly control N. Korea visit, I still had artistic freedom'

French photographer Stephan Gladieu's photos of his 5 visits to most isolated country are exhibited in Tel Aviv; says combined esthetics with documentary photography

Asi Haim | 03.26.24

תיעוד ממנהרת חמאס בחאן יונס בה היו חטופים

North Korea's longstanding secret alliance with Hamas

The hermit communist state has a long been supplying weapons and training to Israel's adversaries in order to prop up its faltering economy

Itamar Eichner | 01.17.24

Hamas is using North Korean-made weapons in Gaza, South Korea confirms

South Korea's intelligence agency confirms report indicating Hamas used North Korean-made F-7 grenade launcher; image shows fuse bearing Korean letters

Ynetnews | 01.08.24

Is North Korea arming Hamas to take on Israel?

Not known to be particularly attentive to world demands, it appears the Kim Jong Un regime is making shady deals with Hamas and selling them increasingly advanced weaponry, such as the shoulder-fired F-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher

Associated Press | 10.19.23