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N. Korea's Kim Pledges 'Invariable Support' in Putin Birthday Letter

KCNA said Washington’s Taiwan policy is undermining regional peace as the first two of 66 F-16V jets arrived.

  • On Wednesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledged 'invariable support' for Russian President Vladimir Putin in a birthday letter, characterizing Russia's war in Ukraine as a 'sacred war of justice.'
  • Since signing a mutual defense pact in June 2024, Pyongyang and Moscow have significantly strengthened their strategic alliance, positioning North Korea as a key Kremlin ally in Russia's ongoing conflict.
  • North Korean state media KCNA criticized the United States on Wednesday for supplying fighter jets to Taiwan, accusing Washington of 'planting a bomb' and fueling tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
  • International affairs analyst Kim Myong-chol defended Beijing's 'One China' policy in a KCNA commentary, warning Washington to 'think twice' before confronting the People's Republic of China over Taiwan.
  • North Korea continues supporting Russia by deploying an estimated 14,000 to 15,000 troops to the conflict, with reports suggesting additional deployments are planned as the military alignment deepens.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged "unwavering support" for Moscow in a birthday letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, state media reported on Wednesday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged "unwavering support" to Moscow in a birthday letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, state media reported on Wednesday.

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North Korea has accused the United States of stoking tensions in the Taiwan Strait through arms sales and military support for Taiwan. At the same time, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to continue supporting Russia and its military efforts. The commentary on Taiwan was published by the state-run KCNA news agency, which quoted international analyst Kim Myung-chol. According to him, the US policy towards Taiwan undermines peace and stabi…

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Kim Jong-un congratulated Vladimir Putin on his birthday, and the text of the greeting telegram is given by the Korea Central Telecommunications Agency (KTAC). Accept my most heartfelt and warm congratulations and wishes on the occasion of your solemn birthday.

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연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency broke the news in Seoul, Korea (the Republic of) on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
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