North Korea's unhinged despot was pictured inspecting an apparent underwater nuclear sub after he promised to strengthen his Navy in the face of apparent 'military threats'

SEOUL: Russia's President Vladimir Putin touted an "invincible friendship" with North Korea in a New Year letter to leader Kim Jong Un, state media reported Thursday (Dec 25).In the message, received in Pyongyang last week,

Kim Jong-un hugged the returning troops and awarded the country’s highest medal to nine soldiers killed in action.

Two North Korean prisoners of war held by Ukraine have said they hope to start a "new life" in South Korea, according to a letter seen by AFP on Wednesday.

North Korean POWs in Ukraine express hope for a new life in South Korea, thanking supporters for their encouragement.

Two North Korean prisoners of war captured by the Defense Forces in Russia's Kursk region wrote a letter expressing their wish to leave North Korea and relocate to South Korea. — Ukrinform.

Two North Korean prisoners of war held by Ukraine have said they hope to start a “new life” in South Korea, according to a letter seen by AFP.