Kim Jong Un is demanding a sharp increase in cash from North Korea’s moneyed class to counter the dual threats from coronavirus and sanctions. As North Korea faced its steepest economic downturn since …
U.N. expert: Repatriation of North Korea workers delayed amid COVID-19
A member of the United Nations Panel of Experts of the U.N. Security Council says North Korea may have delayed the repatriation of state-sanctioned guest workers from overseas.
Justice Department says $2.5B funneled into North Korea’s nuclear program
The U.S. Justice Department has accused 28 North Korean and Chinese nationals of violating U.S. sanctions to prevent Pyongyang from developing nuclear weapons, an indictment unsealed Thursday …
U.S. Charges North Korea Officials With Illegally Transferring $2.5 Billion
U.S. authorities unsealed an indictment charging more than 30 people with helping North Korea illegally transfer $2.5 billion since 2013, as punishing U.S. sanctions have cut off its access to the …
Britain closes embassy in North Korea, evacuates diplomats
Britain has shuttered its embassy in North Korea and all its diplomats have left the country, its ambassador said Thursday as Pyongyang maintains strict entry controls to try to prevent a coronavirus …
Exchange with North Korea must resume, South’s politicians say
Seoul’s advocates for continued engagement with North Korea may be becoming restless about stalled talks. Kim Hong-gul, president of the South Korean Council for Reconciliation and Cooperation who is …
China proposes lifting North Korea sanctions
China’s top diplomat called on the United States to ease North Korea sanctions, the same day North Korea’s Kim Jong Un discussed strengthening nuclear deterrence, according to state media reports.
Kim Jong-un Moves to Increase North Korea’s Nuclear Strength
After another weekslong absence from public view, Mr. Kim convened his top military body to promote top aides specializing in nuclear and missile forces.
STV clip of children praising Sturgeon is compared to North Korea
An internal investigation has been launched after STV circulated a video of children praising Nicola Sturgeon for “keeping them safe” during the coronavirus pandemic.The independent broadcaster posted …
Two years after Trump summit, Kim vows to boost North Korea’s nuclear deterrent
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to implement “new policies” to boost the country’s nuclear deterrent, state media reported Sunday, underlining his decision to turn his back on …