North Korea

North Korea breaks pattern, stays calm after South Korea-US joint drills

North Korea has been notably restrained in its response to a recent major joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States, marking a significant departure from its usual pattern of provocation, according to military experts, Sunday.

US stresses push for 'timely, accurate, unbiased' reporting on NK-related UNSC resolutions noncompliance

The United States underscored Friday its commitment to finding the "best" way to secure "timely, accurate and unbiased" reporting on noncompliance with North Korea-related U.N. Security Council (UNSC) resolutions after a key sanctions monitoring panel was disbanded four months ago.

Trump says getting along with Kim Jong-un is 'good thing'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Friday that "getting along" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is a "good thing," after his Democratic rival Kamala Harris vowed not to "cozy up to" dictators like Kim.

Gov't tracks 4,071 perpetrators, victims in N. Korean human rights probes

Unification ministry approves civic groups' bid for NK contact over flood damage relief

The unification ministry said Friday it has given the green light to civic groups' requests for contact with North Koreans over flood damage relief, marking its first approval of civilian humanitarian aid bids in two years amid strained inter-Korean relations.

N. Korea's ambassador to Singapore takes office

North Korea's newly appointed ambassador to Singapore took office this week, state media reported Friday, in the latest move to resume diplomatic activities long stalled due to the isolated country's strict COVID-19 restrictions.

Families of victims of N. Korea's abduction, detention urge int'l solidarity to address issue

Families of victims of North Korea's abduction and detention on Thursday called for international solidarity to resolve the issue of enforced disappearances by the North, as they appealed for efforts to confirm the fate of their family members and secure their safe return.

N. Korea, Russia hold economic talks to boost cooperation

North Korea's external economic minister has held talks with Russia's deputy industry and trade minister to discuss ways to further bolster bilateral economic cooperation, state media reported Wednesday.

N. Korea imports breed of horses loved by leader Kim from Russia

North Korea has imported 24 Orlov Trotter horses from Russia, Moscow's agriculture safety watchdog said, as its leader Kim Jong-un is known for his affection for the breed.

N. Korea has yet to allow entry of UN resident coordinator appointed in March

North Korea has not yet allowed the entry of a U.N. resident coordinator appointed nearly six months ago, a U.N. official said Tuesday, noting discussions with Pyongyang still continue over the return of international staff to the reclusive country.