Wealthy youth in North Korea are buying vehicles, hiring drivers, and turning them into income sources, highlighting a shifting economic mindset.
$14 billion windfall? How North Korea profited from Russia’s war in Ukraine | Explained
These earnings come primarily from sending military personnel and supplying weapons to Russia, marking one of the most significant financial inflows for the heavily sanctioned regime in recent years.
North Korean Leader’s Sister Criticizes US-South Korea for Proceeding With Joint Drills
The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has criticized the United States and South Korea for proceeding with their annual joint military exercises at a perilous moment for global security …
Signs of another war? Here’s what we know about what’s happening between North Korea and South Korea
Kim Jong Un recently told US officials that the two countries could get along if Washington accepted Pyongyang’s nuclear status. This comes as North Korea continues missile tests and shows advancing …
North Korean leader Kim oversees test-launch of multiple rocket launchers -KCNA
SEOUL, March 15 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday oversaw the test-launch of 12 600mm-calibre multiple rocket launchers, state media KCNA said, after the United States and South …
U.S. Treasury imposes sanctions after $800M North Korean crypto scam
North Korea has become one of the biggest crypto antagonists for the United States. According to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, North Korean hackers stole more than $2 billion in crypto during …
OFAC lists 21 crypto wallets linked to North Korea IT worker network generating $800 million
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on a crypto network connected to an overseas IT worker operation linked to North Korea. The action was announced on March 12, 2026, by …
OFAC lists 21 crypto wallets linked to North Korea IT worker network generating $800 million
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on a crypto network connected to an overseas IT worker operation linked to North Korea. The action was announced on March 12, 2026, by …
U.S. sanctions 6 people, 2 companies that laundered $800 million in crypto for North Korea
The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on six individuals and two companies it says helped North Korea convert $800 million in 2024 into crypto to launder the money and fund its weapons of …
Four days in North Korea: no jeans, ‘fake restaurants’ and a lot of Celine Dion
Irishwoman Janet Newenham (centre) was one of the first Western tourists to visit North Korea following a five-year border closure. She tells Metro what she saw (Picture: Janet Newenham) When Janet …