US extends NK travel restriction by another year, cites 'serious' risk of arrest, long-term detention The United States has extended its travel restriction for North Korea by another year, the State Department said Wednesday, citing a "serious" risk to its citizens of arrest and long-term detention in the reclusive state.Aug 8, 2024By Yonhap
NK leader describes recovery work in flood-hit region as 'revolutionary construction' North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has attended a ceremony to dispatch young workers to flood-affected areas on the northern border, describing the restoration efforts as a "gigantic revolutionary construction campaign," state media said Wednesday.Aug 7, 2024By Yonhap
Senior US, Swedish diplomats voice concerns over 'worrying' NK trends Senior U.S. and Swedish diplomats expressed concern over North Korea's "worrying trends," including its growing military cooperation with Russia and the human rights situation in the reclusive state during their talks in Washington this week, the State Department said Tuesday.Aug 7, 2024By Yonhap
Growing defections by high-ranking NK officials suggest possible regime collapse in near future, says defector Han Seo-hee, who fled North Korea in October 2006 and settled in South Korea in March 2007, was reluctant at first when her father said they should “leave this country.” Her brother had already fled to South Korea with his girlfriend, whom their parents disapproved of.Aug 7, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo
NK denounces Germany for joining UN Command North Korea criticized Germany for its recent entry into the United States-led U.N. Command (UNC), calling it an act of ruining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, its state media said Tuesday.Aug 6, 2024By Yonhap
Authorities issue warning against N. Korean hackers trying to steal construction, machinery data Cybersecurity authorities on Monday issued a joint warning against North Korean hackers trying to steal construction and machinery data in South Korea.Aug 5, 2024By Yonhap
N. Korea's 250 new missile launchers could overwhelm South's defense: experts North Korea said Monday that it is set to deploy 250 ballistic missile launchers to frontline military units, a development that experts warn could pose serious threats to South Korea's missile defense capabilities.Aug 5, 2024By Lee Hyo-jin
N. Korean leader Kim attends ceremony commemorating tactical ballistic missile weapon system North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has attended a ceremony to commemorate the transfer of a new-type tactical ballistic missile weapon system, which serves as the "pivot military hardware" in the armed forces, state media reported Monday.Aug 5, 2024By Yonhap
Will North Korea accept external aid for flood disaster? North Korea has not officially accepted any external aid — not even offers from its closest ally, Russia — as it grapples with the fallout from a massive flood in its northwestern region. This approach aligns with its leader Kim Jong-un's apparent strategy to emphasize self-reliance and project an image that "everything is under control," according to observers, Sunday.Aug 4, 2024By Lee Hyo-jin
NK leader expresses gratitude for Putin's offer of help with rain damage recovery North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has expressed gratitude for Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer of assistance with rain damage recovery, saying that he will seek Russia's help when necessary, the North's official news agency said Sunday.Aug 4, 2024By Yonhap
