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NHK
6 days ago
- Politics
- NHK
N.Korea holds artillery drills, likely aimed at sharing experiences in Russia
North Korea's state-run Korean Central Television has reported that the Korean People's Army conducted artillery drills on Wednesday, while leader Kim Jong Un was observing. The media said on Thursday that the drills simulated conditions at night and in summer, and shots were fired at enemy targets in a coastal environment. Released photos show soldiers' volley of fire by a waterside. Kim stressed the need to constantly evolve artillery tactics in response to the harsh environment of rapidly changing modern warfare. Hong Min, a senior researcher at South Korea's government-affiliated think tank, the Korea Institute for National Unification, told NHK that the drill was likely aimed at sharing the experiences of North Korean soldiers dispatched to Russia. According to North Korea's announcement, Kim has invited the artillery unit in the drill to a celebratory event to be held on July 27 or thereabouts, the 72nd anniversary of the Korean War armistice.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gianna Jun to Star in Disney+, Hulu Korean Spy Thriller ‘Tempest' With Gang Dongwon, John Cho and Michael Gaston
Gianna Jun will star alongside Gang Dongwon, John Cho and Michael Gaston in 'Tempest,' a Korean spy thriller coming to Disney+ internationally and Hulu in the U.S. The nine-part series centers on a multinational conspiracy threatening stability on the Korean Peninsula following an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate. More from Variety Disney and ITV Strike 'First-of-Its-Kind' Deal to Share Select Content Across Streaming Platforms Jon Favreau's Oswald The Lucky Rabbit Disney+ Series Casts Amy Sedaris (EXCLUSIVE) Ryu Seungryong Returns to Disney+ With Treasure-Hunting Crime Drama 'Low Life' Jun, known for 'My Love From The Star' and 'Kingdom,' plays Seo Munju, a skilled former diplomat turned UN ambassador who investigates the attempt on the candidate's life. After discovering the candidate was accused of being a North Korean spy, Munju uncovers what Disney+ describes as 'a Pandora's box of deception, state secrets and more.' Gang Dongwon ('Peninsula,' 'Uprising') co-stars as Paik Sanho, a highly trained mercenary with a suspicious history who protects Munju as she navigates an international conspiracy stretching to the White House. The international cast includes John Cho ('Star Trek,' 'Murderbot') as assistant secretary of state Anderson, Michael Gaston ('Daredevil: Born Again,' 'Bridge of Spies') as secretary of defense Eagleton, and Spencer Garrett ('Once Upon a Time…In Hollywood') as President Houser. Christopher Gorham ('The Lincoln Lawyer,' 'Ugly Betty') plays Ethan, a mercenary. Korean cast members include Lee Misook ('Queen of Tears,' 'The Plot') as Lim Okseon, mother of presidential candidate Jang Junik, played by Park Haejoon ('When Life Gives You Tangerines'). Kim Heewon, who directed the hit series 'Queen of Tears' and 'Vincenzo,' helms the project, with co-direction by martial arts specialist Heo Myeonghaeng ('The Roundup: Punishment,' 'Badland Hunters'). The series is written by Chung Seokyung ('Decision to Leave,' 'Little Women'). Imaginus produces in association with Showrunners, AA, and Skydance. 'Tempest' will debut with a three-episode premiere on Sept. 10, followed by two episodes weekly until the two-part finale on Oct. 1. The series represents Disney+'s continued investment in Korean content, joining recent offerings including 'Nine Puzzles,' the year's most-watched Disney+ Korean drama, along with 'A Shop For Killers,' 'Hyper Knife,' and 'Moving.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples
Russia Today
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
US-led drills pose threat to peace in Asia
The military activities of the US and its allies around the Korean Peninsula threaten the stability of the entire region, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during his visit to North Korea. The US, South Korea, and Japan are increasing the number of joint military drills, some of which involve 'a nuclear component,' Lavrov told reporters at a press conference in Wonsan on Saturday. 'This does not contribute to peace and stability, not only on the Korean Peninsula but throughout Northeast Asia,' the diplomat said, expressing skepticism about Seoul's intentions to normalize relations with Pyongyang. Lavrov condemned what he described as 'dangerous attempts by actors outside the Indo-Pacific to form exclusive alliances and expand NATO infrastructure in the region.' He emphasized that countries should not build alliances at the expense of others, adding that both Russia and North Korea are committed to 'equal and indivisible security' for all nations in Eurasia. The US, South Korea, and Japan conducted joint exercises this week involving the deployment of America's nuclear-capable B-52H strategic bombers. In a joint statement, the allies accused Pyongyang of 'unlawful activities' that 'destabilize the Korean Peninsula.' Russia and North Korea signed a defense pact in June 2024, after which Pyongyang dispatched troops to help expel Ukrainian forces from Russia's Kursk region later that year. The cooperation is a testament to the 'invincible brotherhood' between the two countries, Lavrov said.
The Independent
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea
Russia's foreign minister on Saturday warned the U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea as he visited his country's ally for talks on further solidifying their booming military and other cooperation. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov flew to North Korea's eastern Wonsan city on Friday for a meeting with his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui. Relations between Russia and North Korea have been flourishing in recent years, with North Korea supplying troops and ammunitions to support Russia's war against Ukraine in return for military and economic assistance. That has raised concerns among South Korea, the U.S. and others that Russia might also transfer to North Korea sensitive technologies that can increase the danger of its nuclear and missile programs. After a meeting with Choe on Saturday, Lavrov accused the U.S., South Korea and Japan of what he called their military buildups around North Korea. 'We warn against exploiting these ties to build alliances directed against anyone, including North Korea and, of course, Russia,' he told reporters, according to Russia's state Tass news agency. The U.S., South Korea and Japan have been expanding or restoring their trilateral military exercises in response to North Korea's advancing nuclear program. On Friday, the three countries held a joint air drill involving U.S. nuclear-capable bombers near the Korean Peninsula, as their top military officers met in Seoul and urged North Korea to cease all unlawful activities that threaten regional security. North Korea views major U.S.-led military drills as invasion rehearsals. It has long argued that it's forced to develop nuclear weapons to defend itself from U.S. military threats. Lavrov said Russia understands North Korea's decision to seek nuclear weapons. 'The technologies used by North Korea are the result of the work of its own scientists. We respect North Korea's aspirations and understand the reasons why it is pursuing a nuclear development,' Lavrov said. During their meeting, Choe reiterated that North Korea 'unconditionally' supports Russia's fight against Ukraine. She described ties between North Korea and Russia as 'the invincible alliance.' Lavrov said he repeated Russia's gratitude for the contribution that North Korean troops made in efforts to repel a Ukrainian incursion into Russia's Kursk border region. Wonsan city, the meeting venue, is where North Korea recently opened a mammoth beach resort that it says can accommodate nearly 20,000 people. In his comments at the start of his meeting with Choe, Lavrov said that 'I am sure that Russian tourists will be increasingly eager to come here. We will do everything we can to facilitate this, creating conditions for this, including air travel,' according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. The Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone is at the center of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's push to boost tourism as a way to improve his country's troubled economy. But prospects for the biggest tourist complex in North Korea aren't clear, as the country appears unlikely to fully reopen its borders and embrace Western tourists anytime soon. ___ Associated Press writer Elise Morton in Athens, Greece contributed to this report.
