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U.S. imposes sanctions on North Korean nationals, firms exploiting IT sector to fund WMDs

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced sanctions against two North Korean nationals and four entities involved in generating illicit revenue to fund...

North Korea officially reopens Rason Special Economic Zone to foreign tourists

North Korea has officially reopened the Rason Special Economic Zone to foreign tourists, raising questions about whether this move will help generate foreign currency...

South Korea using loudspeakers to spread news of North Korean troops captured by Ukraine

South Korean military authorities have used loudspeakers along the demilitarized zone to broadcast news of the capture of two North Korean soldiers by Ukrainian...

North Korea to participate in Russia’s WWII Victory Day military parade for the first time

North Korea has decided to take part in Russia’s Victory Day military parade in May, marking its first-ever participation in the event, Japanese broadcaster...

Secretary of State nominee Rubio calls ‘dictator’ Kim Jong-un’s nuclear arsenal a ‘power insurance policy’

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State nominee, stated on January 15 that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un uses nuclear weapons as an “insurance...

Friendly fire incidents involving North Korean and Russian weapons reported in Kursk

Incidents of friendly fire involving North Korean and Russian military equipment have been reported in Russia’s Kursk region, where North Korean troops are deployed....

Kim Jong-un may visit Russia this year, Kremlin signals pending confirmation

The Kremlin announced on January 15 that it would disclose any concrete information regarding North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s potential visit to Russia in...

Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee refers to North Korea as a ‘nuclear power’

Pete Hegseth, 44, whom U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated as Secretary of Defense, referred to North Korea as a "nuclear power." He also...

Biden administration clarifies it does not recognize North Korea as a nuclear power

A White House official said Tuesday the Biden administration has not recognized North Korea as a nuclear power, after incoming President Donald Trump's nominee...

Impeached South Korea’s President arrested for masterminding martial law plot

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) on January 15 arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, marking the first time a sitting president...