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North Korea Displays ICBMs, Tactical Nuclear Units at Military Parade
By Mitch Shin
North Korea celebrated the 75th anniversary of the KPA’s founding through a military parade.
Kim Jong Un Stirs Up Loyalty of KPA Officers Ahead of Military Parade
By Mitch Shin
In a speech marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean People’s Army (KPA), leader Kim Jong Un urged his military to faithfully inherit the revolutionary and fighting spirit.
North Korea Calls for Perfecting War Preparedness
By Mitch Shin
During a meeting presided over by leader Kim Jong Un, North Korea again showed its ceaseless efforts to strengthen its military capabilities.
North Korean Defectors in China Can’t Get COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments
By Lee Chae Un
As China’s COVID-19 case counts soar, “North Korean defectors in China can’t receive treatment even if they are infected,” one source said.
North Korea Reaffirms ‘Nuke for Nuke’ Stance Against US
By Mitch Shin
Two days after the U.S. defense secretary’s visit to Seoul, the North Korean Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson published a statement to denounce Washington’s moves.
Russian Embassy Says North Korea Lifted Lockdown in Pyongyang
By Kim Tong-hyung
Last week, the embassy said that North Korea's capital was under an “intensified anti-epidemic period.”
Why Is North Korea Supporting Russia on Ukraine?
By Mitch Shin
In her latest statement, Kim Yo Jong blamed the United States for “escalating the war” by sending tanks to Ukraine.
North Korea Imposes 5-day Lockdown on Pyongyang
By Mitch Shin
According to a post published by the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang, North Korea imposed a five-day lockdown on Pyongyang to contain infectious diseases.
North Korea Mines New Revenue Sources in Its Trade With China
By Troy Stangarone
The latest data shows Pyongyang is continuing to adapt to U.N. sanctions, while trade is beginning to rebound from pandemic lows.
Biden Nominates New Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues
By Mitch Shin
After the position lay vacant for six years, the U.S. finally has a nominee to tackle North Korean human rights issues.
Kim Jong Un Sends New Year’s Cards to Xi and Putin
By Mitch Shin
North Korean state media reported that Kim Jong Un sent New Year’s cards to leaders of various countries, including China and Russia.
Yoon Says North Korea Poses ‘Serious Threat’
By Mitch Shin
In an interview with the Associated Press, the South Korean president called Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal a direct threat to the South.