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From Seri Pak to An Se-young: financial drive behind sports success

In 1980, a Black man in the United States was watching a tennis match on TV when he was stunned to see a female...

North Korea’s cigarette and alcohol imports from China plunge amid speculation of strained relations

This year, North Korea’s import of cigarettes and alcohol from China has significantly decreased, raising speculation about potential strains in the relationship between the...

Hyundai’s Georgia factory criticized for frequent accidents and poor safety measures

The construction site of the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), the largest investment project in Georgia's history, has been plagued by industrial accidents...

Elite defections double under Kim Jong-un compared to his father’s era

Since the rise of Kim Jong-un’s regime, the number of key elite defections has more than doubled compared to the era of his father...

Kim Jong-un’s luxury yachts sail on while North Koreans suffer severe flooding

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s luxury yachts were spotted sailing despite severe flooding that caused extensive damage among civilians in the Sinuiju area. According to...

A Korean startup’s ‘IP Library’ grows to largest in Asia with $200 mil investment in music

Contents Technologies (CT), led by CEO Jangwon Lee, has grown through a unique business structure called IP Library business. IP library is a collection...

‘Selfies’ with South Koreans put North Korean Olympians at risk of punishment

North Korean athletes who took “selfies” with South Korean athletes at the Paris Olympics are reportedly undergoing ideological scrutiny in Pyongyang. According to reports,...

Scammers are impersonating Best Buy and PayPal in e-mail and texts to steal money

As more people use their smartphones to shop and send money online, consumers need to be on the lookout for increasingly sophisticated scams, including...

North Korea ramps up imports of bedroom furniture and feathers, fueling speculation of major tourism push

North Korea has significantly increased its imports of bedroom furniture and feathers from China last month, raising speculation that the country might be preparing...

North Korea’s luxury imports from China surge to $38M, fueling speculation of regime loyalty gifts

North Korea reportedly purchased luxury goods worth approximately $38 million from China in the first half of this year, according to recent data. Yoon Sang-hyun,...