North Korean state media reported on Wednesday (October 16) that roughly 1.4 million young people, including students and youth league executives, have registered to join or re-enlist in the military. According to North Korea’s state news agency, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), these young people are devoted to fighting a “sacred war” to crush … Read more
North Korea briefly ordered its troops along the South Korean border to stand ready to fire after accusing Seoul of sending drones into its capital Pyongyang in what it called a “war provocation.” The general staff of North Korea’s army directed artillery units over the weekend to “get fully ready to open fire” for an … Read more
North Korea will resume international tourism to its northeastern city of Samjiyon in December, possibly expanding to the rest of the country, tour companies announced on Wednesday. The action indicates that the reclusive country is preparing to reopen borders to larger groups of foreign tourists following years of rigorous COVID border controls. “We have received … Read more
North Korea claimed to have successfully tested its multiple-warhead missile capability, according to state-run KCNA news agency Thursday. Pyongyang “successfully conducted the separation and guidance control test of individual mobile warheads” on Wednesday,” KCNA reported, adding that the “separated mobile warheads were guided correctly to the three coordinate targets.” “The test is aimed at securing … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly demolished several buildings at one of his luxurious residences, according to experts and satellite images. The aerial images of the Ryokpo Palace complex show a dirt lot where a blue-roofed mansion once stood, as first reported by anonymous North Korean analyst “Nobody German” on X. Notably, according … Read more
Russia said on Friday that the United Nations Security Council could no longer use old templates in relation to North Korea after Moscow vetoed the renewal of a panel of experts monitoring enforcement of sanctions. “It is clear to us that the UN Security Council can no longer use old templates in relation to the … Read more
North Korea has announced the reopening of its borders to foreigners, marking the first time since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020. This decision not only allows the entry of tourists but also offers a potential source of revenue for the isolated nation. Here’s a closer look at this noteworthy development. North … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has concluded a remarkable six-day visit to Russia, emphasizing military cooperation and strengthening ties with President Vladimir Putin. This visit has raised concerns in the West, suggesting that Pyongyang might supply Moscow with weapons amid the Ukraine conflict. Kim’s visit to Russia’s Far East, commencing on Tuesday, has placed … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s visit to a Russian military aviation factory in Komsomolsk-on-Amur has sparked global interest, coming just days after his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Both nations, facing international sanctions for different reasons, have raised concerns about possible arms agreements during Kim’s visit. Kim Jong’s Arrival in Russia Kim Jong … Read more
Seoul: North Korea on Saturday denounced U.S. pledges of battle tanks to Ukraine, claiming Washington was “further crossing the red line” to win hegemony by proxy war, state media KCNA reported. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, made the remarks in a statement carried by KCNA, saying that North Korea … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Wednesday he would consider suspending a 2018 inter-Korean military pact if North Korea violates its airspace again, Yonhap news agency reported, citing his press secretary. READ | South Korea eases property regulations across capital Seoul Yoon made the comment after being briefed on countermeasures to North Korean drones … Read more
Seoul: US Forces Korea launched a new space forces unit on Wednesday as the allies ramp up efforts to better counter North Korea’s evolving nuclear and missile threats. The US Space Forces Korea is the second overseas space component of the Space Force and is tasked with monitoring, detecting, and tracking incoming missiles, as well … Read more
Singapore: A Singaporean man has been jailed for selling nearly $1 million worth of strawberry milk and coffee to North Korea, following other sanctions-busting trades from the city-state that have included sending wine, whisky, and perfume to Pyongyang. North Korea has been hit with a barrage of sanctions, including from the United Nations, over its … Read more
Washington: Economic sanctions, the primary means the United States has used for years to try to exert pressure on North Korea, have abjectly failed to halt its nuclear and missile programs or to bring the reclusive northeast Asian state back to the negotiating table. Instead, North Korea’s ballistic missile program has become stronger and it has … Read more