A source at the National Assembly told The Korea Times on Monday that 14 lawmakers so far have signed a proposal demanding Beijing to permanently stop its practice of deporting North Koreans despite considerable human rights concerns.

the Norths official news agency said earlier in the day.US to hold defense talks on deterrence against N.

Korea closely monitoring possible joint military drills between NK.DPRK stands for the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea.Korea 2023-09-14 15:58|Defense Kim is expected to arrive in the Russian city late Thursday and stop by an aircraft plant that manufactures Sukhoi fighter jets the following day.

Kim invited Putin to visit his country.UPI-Yonhap North Korean leader Kim Jong-uns special train appears to be moving toward Russias Far Eastern city of Khabarovsk on Thursday.

All agreements involving Putins visit to Pyongyang will be made through diplomatic channels.

following his meeting with Putin held Wednesday at the Vostochny spaceport where he pledged full support for Russia.The divided Koreas have held 13 rounds of reunions since a landmark summit in 2000.

North Korea has remained silent on South Koreas offer and cut off inter-Korean communication channels amid tensions over Pyongyangs missile and nuclear programs.according to the unification ministry.

South Korea proposed holding talks with North Korea to try to discuss family reunions.I am strongly urging North Korea to respond to it before its too late when it comes to the issue of divided families and show the responsible attitude in front of history and people.