Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 472, Anthemius, Roman emperor (born 420) passed away. In 1921, The Red Army captures Mongolia from the White Army and establishes the Mongolian People's Republic. In 1925, Peter Kyros, American lawyer and politician (died 2012) was born. In 1927, Theodore Maiman, American-Canadian physicist and engineer (died 2007) was born. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1953, Leon Spinks, American boxer (died 2021) was born. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 1975, Lil' Kim, American rapper and producer was born. In 2009, Ji Xianlin, Chinese linguist and paleographer (born 1911) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Xi and Kim Mark 65 Years of the China-North Korea Alliance

The Eastern Herald

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July 11, 2026

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China and North Korea marked the 65th anniversary of their mutual defence treaty on Friday, with Xi Jinping pledging three 'unchanging' commitments to Kim Jong Un and reaffirming a Cold War-era alliance that continues to shape East Asian security. Kim Jong Un publicly reaffirmed support for Beijing's position on Taiwan, linking the alliance to the Pacific's most contested flashpoint.

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The Daily Signal

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· Jul 10, 2026

Why Japan and South Korea’s Deepening Defense Ties Are Good News for the US

Two of America’s closest security partners in Asia, Japan and South Korea, have historically struggled to cooperate due to historical animosities. However, at the urging of the U.S., in recent years Tokyo and Seoul have increasingly collaborated with each other and trilaterally with Washington. Last month, that cooperation took another step forward. Japanese Defense Minister...

The Hankyoreh

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· Jul 9, 2026

[Column] The twin adversaries of North and South Korea

[Column] The twin adversaries of North and South Korea

Korea Times News

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· Jun 28, 2026

10 years of Korea-UNDP cooperation on integrity and road ahead

10 years of Korea-UNDP cooperation on integrity and road ahead

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Korea, Mongolia unveil vision for ‘golden age’ in relations

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia — South Korea and Mongolia opened a new chapter in bilateral relations Thursday, adopting a joint declaration that lays out a shared vision for a “golden age” in ties. President Lee Jae Myung and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh met for their first in-person summit on the opening day of Lee’s three-day state visit to Mongolia, marking the first visit by a South Korean president since 2011. Following the summit, the two leaders adopted a joint declaration on a “Gold

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 9)

President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hye-kyung, second right, join other l...

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Related coverage for "Xi and Kim Mark 65 Years of the China-North Korea Alliance": The Daily Signal — Why Japan and South Korea’s Deepening Defense Ties Are Good News for the US. The Hankyoreh — [Column] The twin adversaries of North and South Korea. Korea Times News — 10 years of Korea-UNDP cooperation on integrity and road ahead. The korea Herald News — Korea, Mongolia unveil vision for ‘golden age’ in relations. Yonhap News Agency — (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 9)