North Korea
North Korean troops in Ukraine ordered to die before capture
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly instructed his troops fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine to kill themselves with grenades if they face capture. The directive was delivered…
North Korea uses rare UN appearance to disavow nuclear disarmament
North Korea used a rare high-level appearance at the United Nations to assert that its nuclear weapons are non-negotiable and central to its sovereignty. In a strongly worded address at the UN…
Kim Jong Un introduces daughter — and potential heir — to world stage
Kim Jong Un’s daughter, widely identified as Kim Ju Ae, made her first public appearance abroad on Sept. 3, when she joined him at a military parade in Beijing commemorating the 80th anniversary of…
Chinese national sentenced for smuggling weapons from California to North Korea
An undocumented Chinese man has been sentenced to eight years in prison Monday for running a weapons smuggling operation that sent firearms and military technology from California to North Korea on…
North Korean defectors debut in new K-pop boy group
North Korean defectors Yu Hyuk and Kim Seok made their K-pop debut Friday as members of 1Verse (pronounced as “universe”). The five-member group, which also includes members from Arkansas, Los…
North Korean defector suing Kim Jong-un: ‘Someone has to speak out’
A North Korean defector filed the first-ever civil and criminal lawsuits against Kim Jong-un in South Korean courts on Friday, seeking justice for the torture and sexual violence she endured in the…
Smartphone smuggled from North Korea automatically censors ‘oppa’
A North Korean smartphone smuggled out of the country by Seoul-based media outlet Daily NK in late 2024 has revealed new evidence of the regime’s surveillance over its citizens. The smartphone…
500 North Korean soldiers reported killed in Ukraine war
South Korea has confirmed intelligence suggesting casualties among North Korean troops deployed to support Russia in its war against Ukraine. Ukrainian media, citing Global Defense Corp., reported…
North Korea orders mass production of exploding drones
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the immediate mass production of exploding drones designed to hit ground and sea targets shortly after testing their capabilities on Thursday. North…
Deepfake ‘Kim Jong-un’ sings ‘Roketeu Roketeu’ in viral ‘APT.’ parody
A deepfake video showing “Kim Jong-un” and his sister “Kim Yo-jong” singing a parody of Rosé’s “APT.” has gone viral on YouTube. The video, which was posted on Oct. 31 by user @Lildoge_Mars, has…
Why North Korea is sending thousands of soldiers to fight for Russia
North Korea is reportedly sending a force of 12,000 troops to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, marking an escalation in military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow. South Korea’s Defense…
North Korea is reopening to foreign tourism
North Korea is reopening its borders to foreign tourists in December, starting with the northeastern city of Samjiyon. This marks the first time in five years the country’s reclusive ruling regime…
North Korea’s 14-member Olympic team impresses with 6-medal haul
North Korea has captured international attention with its total haul of six Olympic medals despite sending only 14 athletes to the Paris Games. The nation ranked 68th overall on the medal list,…
IOC confirms North Korean athletes did not receive Samsung phones
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed on Thursday that North Korean athletes at the Paris Olympics did not receive Samsung smartphones — the new Galaxy Z Flip 6 — provided to all 10,500…
North and South Korean table tennis players unite to share powerful selfie
North Korean table tennis players were spotted striking a pose for a selfie with their South Korean opponents at the Paris Olympics. The wholesome moment occurred on the podium during the medal award…
IOC ‘sincerely’ apologizes for misidentifying South Korean athletes as North Korean
The International Olympic Committee apologized over the weekend after mistakenly introducing South Korean athletes as North Korean at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday. As the…
North Korea executes 30 teens for watching K-dramas
North Korea reportedly executed around 30 teenagers for watching South Korean dramas earlier this month. The deceased, who were all middle school students, allegedly consumed the prohibited content…
US Marine vet faces extradition to Spain for role in helping N. Korean defectors
A former U.S. Marine is facing criminal charges and extradition to Spain for his role in ransacking the North Korean Embassy in Madrid in 2019 to help free defectors. Key points:
North Korea’s chief propagandist dead at 94
Kim Ki-nam, known as North Korea’s chief propagandist, has died at the age of 94 after a long illness, officials announced on Wednesday. Key points:
Kim-pop: North Korean propaganda song goes viral on TikTok
A catchy propaganda song praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has taken TikTok by storm. Key points:
Viral video depicts eerie atmosphere of North Korea’s subway system
A viral video depicting the eerie atmosphere of North Korea’s subway system has gone viral on social media. The eerie subway: The footage, shared by traveler and digital creator Jesse Romberg on Jan.…
North Korean defections to South Korea nearly tripled in 2023
The number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea experienced a substantial surge in 2023, nearly tripling compared to the previous two years. Significant rise in defections: Government data…
North Korea declares it will no longer seek reunification with South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared that he will no longer seek reunification with South Korea, announcing plans to bolster its military arsenal in 2024. Military agenda unveiled: In a…
North Korea claims its spy satellite captured images of White House, Pentagon
“Remember when you got that toy you always wanted at Xmas and were so excited you wanted to tell everyone about it?”
Kim Jong-un orders support for Palestine amid Israel-Hamas war: report
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly ordered his officials to mobilize support for Palestine amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, South Korea’s spy agency revealed last week. Key details:…
US soldier who fled to North Korea charged with desertion
Travis King, the U.S. Army private who bolted into North Korea, is reportedly being detained for desertion and other charges, including assaulting fellow soldiers and possession of child pornography.…
K-pop star Ailee: North Koreans secretly admitted to listening to banned genre
Despite its isolationist policy that extends to the realm of entertainment, North Korea is reportedly no stranger to South Korea’s K-pop, with some North Koreans even identifying as fans. Secret…
North Korean weightlifters win gold, break records at 19th Asian Games
North Korean athlete Kim Il Gyong took home the gold medal in the weightlifting event at the 19th Asian Games on Monday, beating previous title holder Kuo Hsing-chun of Taiwan and smashing her record…
US soldier who crossed into North Korea likely to face charges: experts
U.S. Army Private Travis King could face charges for running away into North Korea, some experts say. Catch up: King, 23, is back on U.S. soil after being “expelled” by North Korea following its own…
Travis King, US soldier who crossed into N. Korea, back in American custody
U.S. Army Private Travis King, who had crossed into North Korea in July, has been returned to American custody, according to two U.S. officials. North Korea deports King: North Korea announced its…
Kim Jong-un pledges N. Korea’s ‘full and unconditional support’ for Putin during summit
North Korea leader Kim Jong-un promised “full and unconditional support” for Vladimir Putin during their summit held at Russia’s spaceport in the Far East on Wednesday. Alignment of interests: The…
‘Moving Fortress’: Inside Kim Jong-un’s luxurious, bulletproof train to meet Putin
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Russia for a meeting with Vladimir Putin using a luxurious, heavily armored, slow-moving train painted in an olive shade of green. Train tradition: Kim…
North Korea says US soldier defected due to maltreatment, racism in the Army
North Korea has confirmed the presence of Pvt. Travis King in its territory, adding that the soldier had sought refuge due to alleged maltreatment and racism he faced in the U.S. Army. What North…
US calls for UN Security Council meeting to discuss North Korea’s human rights abuses
The U.S. has called for a public United Nations (U.N.) Security Council meeting to discuss human rights abuses in North Korea. “Long overdue” meeting: The U.S., which currently holds the Security…
North Korea responds to UN on runaway US soldier Travis King
After weeks of silence, North Korea has recognized official outreach regarding the status of Pvt. Travis King, the U.S. soldier believed to be in its custody after “willfully” crossing the…
Family of US soldier who ran into North Korea doubts story, calls for his return
The family of Pvt. Travis King, the U.S. soldier who made headlines last week for crossing into North Korea, has raised doubts regarding the story while calling on the government to do more to bring…
