Russia has been quietly shipping refined petroleum to North Korea at levels that appear to violate a cap imposed by the United Nations Security Council, the White House said on Thursday, suggesting …
North Korea Threat Sparks Terror Alert
The diplomatic missions were warned after a government counterterrorism committee was briefed on recently acquired intelligence linked to North Korea, the ministry said in a notice on its website, …
South Korea raises diplomatic alert levels citing North Korea threats
SEOUL, May 2 (Reuters) – South Korea’s foreign ministry on Thursday raised the terrorism alert level for five diplomatic offices in the region citing intelligence that North Korea may attempt to harm …
Exclusive-Russia Is Shipping Oil to North Korea Above UN Mandated Levels – US Official
Exclusive-Russia Is Shipping Oil to North Korea Above UN Mandated Levels – US Official By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Russia has been quietly shipping refined petroleum to North Korea at …
Short-Term Gain for Long-Term Pain: Why a North Korea Deal Could Come At a High Price
North Korea may be prepared to reduce his provocations and provide a more peaceful atmosphere on the peninsula in exchange for what would be longer-term gains for Pyongyang. But is short-term peace …
Are North Korea’s Christians Facing Genocide?
At the ten-year mark of the seminal Commission of Inquiry (COI) report on human rights in North Korea, the United Nations is taking a hard look at the country’s human rights record. The 2014 COI …
Kim Jong Un’s Picks: North Korea’s Must-Visit Attractions Unveiled on YouTube
North Korea, which had closed its borders due to the impact of COVID-19, has announced the reopening of its borders and the resumption of its tourism business. In February, the arrival of Russian …
Australia, South Korea boost ties to counter North
Australia and South Korea have committed to block arms funds to North Korea and prevent trades to Russia, as Defence Minister Richard Marles hailed the two nations’ “blossoming” relationship.
North Korean hackers laundered US$200 mln in stolen crypto, says blockchain sleuth
The North Korean hacker collective, Lazarus Group, has laundered over US$200 million in stolen cryptocurrency, utilizing sophisticated methods that include coin mixers and peer-to-peer exchanges. The …
Map Shows Where North Korea Has Placed Land Mines in Demilitarized Zone
Colonel Lee Sung-jun, a spokesperson for South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters that Seoul was taking measures in response to Pyongyang’s fortifications, but ruled out mining roads in the …