North Korean POWs: Political pawns in Russia’s war on Ukraine?
101 East investigates the plight of two North Korean POWs in Ukraine and the campaign to transfer them to South Korea.

101 East investigates the plight of two North Korean POWs in Ukraine and the campaign to transfer them to South Korea.









The nuclear watchdog’s chief says there is a rapid increase in operations at North Korea’s Yongbyon reactor.
South Korea says Pyongyang is wary as it seeks to renew diplomatic dialogue with the US.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a gun.
Putin’s allies mark a ‘fundamentally new stage’ in relations with a friendship treaty during Pyongyang meeting.
Belarus and North Korea are expected to sign a treaty of friendship as their leaders meet in Pyongyang.

Kim Jong Un has said North Korea will never give up on its push for nuclear weapons.
North Korea’s news agencies reported that Kim Jon Un was reappointed to his role as president of State Affairs.
Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff say approximately 10 ballistic missiles were fired by Pyongyang.
Australia beat North Korea 2-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup semi against China or Taiwan, and seal FIFA World Cup spot.
North Korea face Australia in the Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals, and promise no repeat of protests in China game.