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 …
South Korea says troops exchange fire with North Korea along border
South Korea says its troops have exchanged fire with North Korea along their tense land border. The Joint Chiefs of Staffs in Seoul says North Korean troops fired several …
North Korea cries foul over ‘defector trash,’ rights report
North Korea condemned the South on Friday for publishing an annual white paper on North Korea human rights that indicates the death penalty and political prison camps prevail in the country.
Russia delivered 25,000 tons of wheat to North Korea, Embassy says
Russia has donated 25,000 tons of wheat to North Korea amid international assessments of a food shortage in the country.
Kim Jong Un May Be Back at Resort As North Korea Claims to Keep Coronavirus Away
Satellite imagery captured luxury boats used by North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un changing locations near his Wonsan compound, suggesting he may once again be staying there amid COVID-19 …
Report: North Korea a no-show in U.N. investigation into shooting
The U.S.-led United Nations command is investigating a recent shooting incident inside the Korean Demilitarized Zone.