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China Denies Knowledge of North Korea-Russia Weapon Deal AsiaToday Beijing Correspondent Hong Soondo = The Chinese government has said it is "unaware of the circumstances of the arms deal between North Korea and Russia" in response to a report submitted by the United Kingdom to the United Nations Security Council.
Kim Jong-un's 'Enemy Country' Statement Raises Concerns AsiaToday Reporter Park Young-hoon = The government said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's designation of the Republic of Korea as the "No. 1 hostile country" is due to "anxiety over the country's absorption into a liberal democratic system.
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Germany Resumes Arms Supply to Saudi Arabia After 5 Years Amidst Changing Middle East Landscape Germany decides to supply short-range air-to-air missile IRIS-T to Saudi Arabia after years of arms embargo reconsideration.
South Korean Defense Industry Thrives with Rise in Weapon Orders Due to War Geopolitical tensions in various parts of the world, such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israeli-Palestinian armed conflict, have led to a surge in arms orders. South Korean defense companies are also benefiting.
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