April had been rumored to be either dead, brain-dead, or otherwise incapacitated—made a return to the public eye (surprise!) when he appeared at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new fertilizer plant.
Coronavirus Relief Bill: North Korea Banned From Cannabis Industry
Congress’s latest coronavirus relief bill includes a provision making sure that “the Government of Iran, North Korea, Syria,” or any state sponsor of terrorism is not included in banking channels …
Many wondering about Kim Jong-un, coronavirus and North Korea’s future
After sightings of North Korea leader Kim Jong-un recently ceased for a time, the hermit nation offered some brisk public outreach, releasing considerable video footage revealing his public activities …
Kim Jong Un Is Back, But North Korea Should Still Prepare for Leadership Transition
When Kim Jong Un attended the opening ceremony of a fertilizer factory after disappearing for nearly three weeks, he disproved rumors that he was incapacitated — or dead. However, his reappearance …
Chinese City Bordering North Korea Imposes Martial Law After Spike in COVID-19 Cases
Shulan city should impose martial law in line with the requirements of highest-risk level prevention and control, Bayin Chaolu, the secretary of the Jilin Provincial Committee of the ruling Communist …
South Korea says troops exchange fire with North Korea along border
South Korea says its troops have exchanged fire with North Korea along their tense land border. The Joint Chiefs of Staffs in Seoul says North Korean troops fired several …
When his income dried up overnight, he launched a Zoom trivia business from scratch. Now, this former restaurant sales director is making more than ever and has diehard fans …
Stephen Walsh was working in events in the Baltimore restaurant and bar scene when the coronavirus outbreak hit the US. When Walsh realized his entire income was going to dry up overnight, he …
Nepal A Proxy Protester, Warns Army Chief, Hinting At China
Less than a week after Nepal objected to a new road being built by India, the army chief, General MM Naravane, suggested that it is in fact China that is creating a flashpoint between Delhi and …
What they don’t teach you at Harvard Business School
This may teach us to value what is true. My lens will now capture human stories differently.” When not behind a business desk, Misra will be thinking of “conscious capitalism. This is not socialism, …
Empty trails and deserted villages: Pandemic brings Nepal mountain economy to a standstill
During the spring trekking season, mountain trails would have been teeming with tourists, but this year, COVID-19 has turned these trails ghostly and desolate.