US, Japan, and South Korea unite to counter North Korea’s crypto crime surge, linked to $6 billion in theft, boosting global security.
Han Seong-sook declines to name North Korea as enemy
The National Assembly confirmation hearing for Han Seong-sook, the Prime Minister nominee, held on the 25th, saw intense questioning about her stance toward North Korea and the process of disposing of …
Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook avoids naming North Korea as main enemy
During the National Assembly confirmation hearing for Han Seong-sook, the prime minister nominee, held on June 25, lawmakers bombarded her with questions about her stance toward North Korea and the …
China’s Cultural Offensive: How Beijing Is Quietly Reshaping North Korea
As the United States steps back from promoting democracy in North Korea through information campaigns, China is seizing this strategic opportunity to fill the void. Through a sophisticated approach …
From ‘delinquent’ to fashionista: Designer Kang Ji-hyun tells stories of North Korean defectors through style
Once punished for her clothes in North Korea, Kang now builds a fashion brand in Seoul that turns fellow defectors’ lives into wearable art.
The Beauty Market of North Korea
North Korea isn’t known for its beauty industry, but the isolated state does produce its own beauty brand — Pomhyanggi Cosmetics — and even exports some goods overseas. Sales of Pomhyanggi products …
FATF strengthens fight against financial crime, keeps North Korea and Iran on blacklist
The Financial Action Task Force has agreed to strengthen international cooperation to counter emerging financial crime risks involving virtual assets and decent …
[Column] North Korea’s economic boom
If authoritarian systems become synonymous with economic growth, what will that mean for democracy?
Videos Show Chinese Businesses Hawking North Korean Labor
On social media, Chinese entrepreneurs are touting cheap labor across the border, as trade between the two countries regains momentum.
Editorial: Cuba shows why North Korea sanctions must stay
Cuba has embarked on the most sweeping reforms and openings since its 1959 communist revolution. The parliament unanimously approved a reform package comprising 176 measures to overhaul the economic …