Did North Korea deploy troops to Ukraine? The likelihood of North Korea deploying a large number of combat forces to support Russia in its war against Ukraine remains low amid mounting speculation that North Korean troops are involved in the conflict, experts said Thursday.Oct 17, 2024By Lee Hyo-jin
N. Korea stops using 'juche' calendar in effort to reinforce Kim's leadership North Korea has ceased using its "juche," or self-reliance, calendar — a system of year numbering symbolizing its late founder Kim Il-sung — in what appears to be the latest effort to reinforce Kim Jong-un's position as the nation's sole leader.Oct 17, 2024By Yonhap
NK hackers steal $3 bil. in cryptocurrency since 2017 to fund nuclear program: report North Korean hackers have stolen an estimated $3 billion worth of cryptocurrency since 2017, using the funds to support the regime's nuclear and missile programs, a Microsoft report showed Thursday.Oct 17, 2024By Yonhap
US voices 'great concerns' after Russia kicks off ratification procedure for key treaty with NK A U.S. State Department spokesperson expressed "great concerns" Wednesday over a deepening military partnership between North Korea and Russia, after Moscow set in motion a ratification process for a "comprehensive strategic partnership" treaty with North Korea.Oct 17, 2024By Yonhap
NK constitution 'clearly' defines S. Korea as 'hostile' state: KCNA North Korea said Thursday its constitution clearly defines South Korea as a "hostile state," highly suggesting that Pyongyang has amended its constitution in line with leader Kim Jong-un's order to codify the South as an enemy, not a partner for reconciliation and unification.Oct 17, 2024By Yonhap
S. Korea 'closely' monitoring possibility of N. Korea sending troops for Ukraine war The defense ministry said Wednesday it is "closely" monitoring for signs of North Korea possibly sending troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, following media reports of Russia forming a battalion of North Koreans.Oct 16, 2024By Yonhap
N. Korea's state media keeps mum about its explosion of inter-Korean roadsNorth Korea's state media on Wednesday remained silent about its explosion of inter-Korean roads connected to South Korea the previous day.Oct 16, 2024By Yonhap
US urges N. Korea to stop actions that raise conflict risk after blowing up of cross-border roads The United State called on North Korea Tuesday to stop actions that would increase the risk of conflict, after Pyongyang blew up roads linked to South Korea in a rancorous removal of land routes once seen as a symbol of inter-Korean cooperation.Oct 16, 2024By Yonhap
S. Korea voices regret over Russia siding with N. Korea in drone row South Korea voiced "deep regret" Tuesday after Russia expressed support for North Korea's claim that Seoul flew drones into Pyongyang, and characterized the alleged acts as an infringement of sovereignty and interference in internal affairs.Oct 15, 2024By Yonhap
North Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean roads amid escalating tensions North Korea blew up the northern sections of two inter-Korean roads, Tuesday, in an apparent attempt to sever all ties with South Korea and formalize a hostile, two-state system on the Korean Peninsula.Oct 15, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo
