North Korean workers say official salaries barely cover a fraction of costs, with trade and side jobs actually sustaining most households.
North Korea calls Seoul a ‘puppet’ for its role in US maritime exercise
By Hyeyoon Cho SEOUL, July 17 (Reuters) – North Korean state media on Friday called South Korea a “puppet” following its participation in a maritime exercise led by the U.S., saying Seoul and …
Amazon’s chief security officer says the tech giant blocked over 1,800 suspected North Korean agents from applying for jobs
Stephen Schmidt said AI and machine-learning roles have been increasingly targeted by fraudsters due to high demand.
South Korea, U.S., Japan military chiefs reaffirm cooperation against N. Korea
The top military officers of South Korea, the United States and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to closer security cooperation against North Korean threats, Seoul said Thursday.
American scientist who researched North Korea’s nuclear tests faces espionage trial in China
China is putting Chen on trial despite President Trump personally intervening to press for his release.
With North Korea tourism stalled, China agencies push business visas instead
As North Korea tourism stays frozen, Chinese agencies pivot to business trips, and frustrated tourists ask why only investors are let in.
With North Korea tourism stalled, China agencies push business visas instead
As North Korea tourism stays frozen, Chinese agencies pivot to business trips, and frustrated tourists ask why only investors are let in.
North Korea vehicle smuggling stalls after fee hike
A sudden wakku fee hike has stalled North Korea vehicle smuggling at the China border, turning profits into losses, a source said.
Russia, Iran, North Korea moved $104 billion in crypto to bypass sanctions: Report
Chainalysis says Russia, Iran and North Korea used cryptocurrencies to keep funds moving under sanctions in 2025. The report points to a fast-growing digital route for sanctions evasion, theft and …
Exclusive – China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests
By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) – A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published U.S.-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly …