Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on allies to take decisive action instead of merely observing as North Korean troops deployed in Russia prepare to enter the battlefield. Meanwhile, the country’s army chief has warned that Ukrainian forces are facing “one of the most powerful offensives” from Moscow since the full-scale war began over two … Read more
Ukraine’s military intelligence reported Thursday that a group of North Korean soldiers has been spotted in Russia’s Kursk region, bordering Ukraine and currently hosting active military operations. According to Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence, some of the North Korean troops, who were initially trained in Russia’s far east, have now been deployed to the west, where Ukrainian … Read more
US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield plans border visit to North Korea. She aims to engage with North Korean defectors in South Korea. The trip follows setbacks in UN sanctions enforcement due to Russia’s veto. Eko hot blog reports that In a bold move, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, is gearing up for a … Read more
– North Korea reports Kishida’s interest in meeting Kim Jong Un – Kim Yo Jong emphasizes the need for practical political decisions from Japan -And also possibility of improved relations hinges on respectful behavior from both sides Eko hot blog reports that In a recent development, North Korea’s influential figure, Kim Yo Jong, disclosed that … Read more
North Korean Govt Reportedly Sentences Man To Death Over Netflix’s Blockbuster Series, Squid Game EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man has been sentenced to death for smuggling copies of Netflix’s hit series “Squid Game” into North Korea, according to Radio Free Asia (via Variety). Authorities were led to the man when high school kids … Read more
American President, Donald Trump has reacted to the reappearance of North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un. Trump in a tweet said “I for one, am glad to see he is back, and we’ll” I, for one, am glad to see he is back, and well! https://t.co/mIWVeRMnOJ — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 2, 2020 Ekohotblog understands … Read more
The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on two companies for exploiting North Korean overseas labor but joined allies Japan and South Korea in appealing for diplomacy to ease tensions with Pyongyang. Showing a united front, Japan’s defense and foreign ministers and South Korea’s foreign minister all held talks with American counterparts Tuesday on both … Read more