Spaniard Alejandro Cao de Benós found his calling in socialist North Korea – not least because of a shared ideology – and is keen to clear misconceptions about the health of the hermit kingdom and its …
North Korea promises to reveal a “new strategic weapon”
In another challenge to the U.S., North Korea’s leader is promising to reveal a “new strategic weapon.” Kim Jong Un’s vow was announced after North Korea’s capital celebrated the new year. According …
North Korea’s Cyber Threat
Washington has issued an advisory warning about North Korea’s (DPRK) ongoing cyber threat. According to the statement, “The DPRK’s malicious cyber activities threaten the Un …
Why North Korea might have fired on South Korea
Don’t read too much into the North Korean gunfire on Sunday against South Korean forces at the border demilitarized zone.
America Needs to Be More Flexible When Dealing with North Korea
In 2018, the relationship between the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), despite having been largely adversarial since the Korean War, dramatically changed from …
What Happens Next with North Korea Now That Kim Jong-un’s Back
April had been rumored to be either dead, brain-dead, or otherwise incapacitated—made a return to the public eye (surprise!) when he appeared at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new fertilizer plant.
Coronavirus Relief Bill: North Korea Banned From Cannabis Industry
Congress’s latest coronavirus relief bill includes a provision making sure that “the Government of Iran, North Korea, Syria,” or any state sponsor of terrorism is not included in banking channels …
Many wondering about Kim Jong-un, coronavirus and North Korea’s future
After sightings of North Korea leader Kim Jong-un recently ceased for a time, the hermit nation offered some brisk public outreach, releasing considerable video footage revealing his public activities …
Chinese City Bordering North Korea Imposes Martial Law After Spike in COVID-19 Cases
Shulan city should impose martial law in line with the requirements of highest-risk level prevention and control, Bayin Chaolu, the secretary of the Jilin Provincial Committee of the ruling Communist …
Kim Jong Un Is Back, But North Korea Should Still Prepare for Leadership Transition
When Kim Jong Un attended the opening ceremony of a fertilizer factory after disappearing for nearly three weeks, he disproved rumors that he was incapacitated — or dead. However, his reappearance …