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Strategic reinvention of North Korea
02 Nov 2025 18:37 GMT
… shared strategic necessity. Beijing provides economic lifelines and … towards Washington and Seoul, alternating between menace … Pyongyang’s soft power in unexpected ways. Economically, North Korea … sanctions, trade with China and Russia provides critical …
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China’s Xi jokes about ‘backdoor’ with tech gift to South Korea’s president Lee
02 Nov 2025 14:40 GMT
… difference.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping gifted South Korea's … ambitions, recently reinforced in China's economic development … talks with nuclear-armed neighbour North Korea, while Xi told Lee … a military parade in Beijing in September.
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South Korea's 'eyes' on North grow sharper with launch of fifth military spy satellite
02 Nov 2025 13:32 GMT
… now in orbit, Seoul has effectively sharpened its … neutralize signs of aggression from Pyongyang — with greater precision.
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Although South Korea’s military satellites primarily focus on North Korea, they … neighboring countries such as China and Russia. The …
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North Korea Dismisses South Korea’s Push for Denuclearization as a “Pipedream”
02 Nov 2025 05:04 GMT
… discussed at an upcoming China–South Korea summit.
“The ROK … .”
Pak added that Pyongyang would continue to demonstrate … said.
The statement highlights Pyongyang’s continuing defiance amid … Seoul and Beijing signaling the need for dialogue. However, North Korea …
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Block by Block: The 1950 Battle of Seoul — Urban Combat at a Terrible Cost
02 Nov 2025 13:23 GMT
… massive battle to liberate the South Korean capital: Seoul. North Korean forces retreated from the … slog. The North Korean People’s Army had turned Seoul’s grand boulevards … the war. In January 1951, Chinese forces seized the city in …
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North Korea Dismisses Denuclearization as “Delusional Dream” Ahead of China–South Korea Summit
02 Nov 2025 04:50 GMT
… of China–South Korea talks on regional peace and security.
North Korea has … before Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President … Seoul’s “ignorance of reality” and reaffirmed that North Korea … . His remarks underscore Pyongyang’s growing defiance as …
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DPRK dismisses denuclearization as South Korean 'pipe dream'
02 Nov 2025 04:01 GMT
… ministry slams South Korea’s calls for denuclearization as delusional, asserting Pyongyang’s … the meeting of Chinese President Xi Jinping with South Korean President Lee Jae … his Chinese counterpart.
"The ROK (Republic of Korea/South Korea) is …
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Apec Summit: Xi and Lee to meet in South Korea as they seek better ties
02 Nov 2025 03:54 GMT
… closer ties amid Seoul’s sprawling relationship … counter threats from North Korea. But the current … Beijing’s decision but emphasised that South Korea cannot afford confrontation with China.
South Korea … 19 pandemic, as Chinese consumers increasingly favoured …
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South Korea urges China to revive dialogue with North Korea as Xi makes landmark Seoul visit
02 Nov 2025 03:51 GMT
… concerns about Chinese structures in disputed waters and Beijing’s increasing … s reputation.
Pyongyang rejects Lee’s outreach
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South Korea urges China to revive dialogue with North Korea as Xi makes landmark Seoul …
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People Power Party launches an offensive over the South Korea-China summit, citing “silence on the Hallyu ban” and “only photos remain”
02 Nov 2025 03:51 GMT
… years since THAAD retaliation, illegal Chinese fishing, and the installation of … restoration of North Korea-China relations at the summit and mentioned South Korea-China communication for …