Already under authoritarian control, North Korea imposed some of the world’s strictest pandemic measures, including near-total travel bans and large-scale border walls, and has only recently begun …
South Korean and US troops will begin major exercises next week in response to North Korean threats
South Korea, on March 16, 2023. South Korean and U.S. troops will begin their expanded annual military drills next week in response to North Korea’s evolving nuclear threats, the two countries said …
Why does secretive North Korea have no problem sending workers overseas?
North Korea is often considered the most secretive nation on Earth, with the hermit state going to great lengths to conceal the inner workings of its authoritarian government. But while the country is …
While the World Was Looking Elsewhere, North Korea Became a Bigger Threat
Kim enlarged his nuclear arsenal and built ties to Russia, no longer aiming for reunification with South Korea. The U.S. and its allies are alarmed.
Inside North Korea’s Forced-Labor Program
“It’s none of your business, and I don’t care who you are.” My team found that seafood from North Korea was imported by several American distributors, including HF Foods, which supplies more than …
Abductees’ families say won’t oppose Japan lifting North Korea sanctions
(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) — The families and supporters of Japanese abducted by North Korea said Sunday they would not oppose any move to lift Japan’s sanctions against the North, provided Pyongyang …
Across the river from North Korea, a laser light show for peace
On a snowy Saturday night, the South Korean city of Gimpo held a laser light show and performance less than a mile away from their North Korean neighbors.
North Korea Continues to Commit Gross Human Rights Abuses
The U.S., Japan, and South Korea called for a “reinvigorated effort to bring justice to victims of human rights violations and abuses” in North Korea.
The Navy Sent Iowa-Class Battleship USS Missouri To Fight North Korea
The Iowa-class battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) is best remembered as the venue for Imperial Japan’s unconditional surrender to the Allies, which officially ended the Second World War. But aside from …
Japan, North Korea draw 0-0 in first leg of Olympic qualifier in women’s soccer
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Japan and North Korea’s women played a scoreless draw on Saturday in their bid for a spot in this year’s Paris Olympics. This means the place will be determined on …