Facebook shared results this week from human rights impact assessments it commissioned in 2018 to evaluate the role of its services in Cambodia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Director of human rights …
When Oil Is Down, And China Is Down, Kazakhstan Has Only One Bright Spot Left
The oil and gas market faces a global glut like nothing seen before. China is coping with life post-pandemic. This year, it’s put the One Belt One Road initiative, of which Kazakhstan was a major …
North Korea’s Cyber Threat
Washington has issued an advisory warning about North Korea’s (DPRK) ongoing cyber threat. According to the statement, “The DPRK’s malicious cyber activities threaten the Un …
Why North Korea might have fired on South Korea
Don’t read too much into the North Korean gunfire on Sunday against South Korean forces at the border demilitarized zone.
America Needs to Be More Flexible When Dealing with North Korea
In 2018, the relationship between the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), despite having been largely adversarial since the Korean War, dramatically changed from …
North Korea chaos: Military exploits desperate traders with $500 blackmail
NORTH KOREA has descended into chaos again after the military began exploiting desperate traders with extortionate fees at a seaport.
What Happens Next with North Korea Now That Kim Jong-un’s Back
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 …
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 …