North Korea’s most powerful politicians made a high-profile visit to farmland hit by Typhoon Bavi, according to Pyongyang’s state media on Tuesday.
South Korea officers charged with rape of North Korean defector
Two officers with South Korea’s Armed Forces Intelligence Command have been charged with rape. The officers, who were not identified, are accused of raping a North Korean defector on multiple …
US warns North Korea still pressing ballistic missile development
The US government warned Tuesday that North Korea continues to acquire materials and equipment for its ballistic missile program, despite claims in Washington that Pyongyang has pulled back on its …
Seoul lawmaker backtracks suggestion doctors be sent to North Korea
A South Korean lawmaker has apologized for suggesting Seoul should dispatch physicians to North Korea. Shin Hyun-young, a Democratic Party lawmaker and doctor, said Monday she could “amend or delete” …
North Korea’s New Push to Export Its Propaganda
A far cry from hawkish newscasts and displays of the regime’s weapons arsenal, North Korea’s vloggers showcase a softer side of life in Pyongyang. Here’s how the country is revamping its propaganda …
Kim Jong-un: What is going on with North Korea’s leader?
While there’s no reason to believe Kim Jong-un is dying, analysts say Kim Yo-jong’s influence is undoubtedly growing in North Korea.
North Korea economy returns to grow
The economy of isolated North Korea grew for the first time in three years in 2019 as better weather conditions boosted crop yields, but sanctions imposed to stop its nuclear ambitions kept factory …
Tip of the Spear: The North Korean People’s Army Is No Joke
Whether this impoverished country with an economy smaller than Panama’s can arm their infantrymen as well as their American and South Korean counterparts, while simultaneously affording an expanding …
US Goes After 280 Cryptocurrency Accounts Linked To North Korean Hackers
The United States Department of Justice said Thursday it was filing a civil complaint to seize millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency linked to two attacks on virtual currency exchanges by …
U.N. North Korea investigator: Seoul’s singling out of defectors a mistake
A recent South Korean government decision to audit North Korean defector-led human rights groups has led to the increased stigmatization of activists.