N. Korean leader says 'kindred' ties with China to be 'firmly' carried forward North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said "kindred" relations with China will be "firmly" carried forward as he visited a monument symbolizing bilateral ties, state media reported Saturday, amid suspected signs of strain between the traditionally friendly countries.Jul 27, 2024By Yonhap
Belarus' president calls for expanding ties with N. Korea in letter to Kim The president of Belarus has called for "further expanding cooperation" with North Korea in a message sent to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Pyongyang's foreign ministry said Friday, amid speculation that the nations will seek to strengthen trilateral cooperation with Russia.Jul 26, 2024By Yonhap
S. Korea, US, Britain issue joint advisory on NK cyber group activities South Korea's cybersecurity authority has issued a joint advisory with its U.S. and British counterparts against a North Korean cyber group's espionage campaign, targeting classified information in defense, aerospace, nuclear and engineering sectors.Jul 26, 2024By Yonhap
N. Korea's economy expands 3.1% in 2023, snapping 3 year contraction: BOK report North Korea's economy grew by more than 3 percent last year, rebounding from a contraction for a third consecutive year on the back of steady improvement of the manufacturing sector and trade with its allies Russia and China, a central bank report showed Friday.Jul 26, 2024By Yonhap
US sets up $10 mil. reward for info on NK malicious cyber actor The United States offered Thursday to provide a reward of up to $10 million for information on a North Korean cyber actor targeting America's critical infrastructure, as it strives to prevent Pyongyang's ability to generate revenue through illicit means to fund its weapons programs.Jul 26, 2024By Yonhap
N. Korea revs up celebratory mood ahead of 71st anniversary of armistice North Korea said Friday it is preparing for a grand event celebrating the upcoming 71st anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korean War, with its leader Kim Jong-un sending gifts to war veterans across the nation.Jul 26, 2024By Yonhap
N. Korea, Belarus' top diplomats have 'in-depth' exchange on regional, international issues North Korea's top diplomat has met with her visiting counterpart from Belarus, and discussed regional and international situations, North Korea's state media reported Thursday, amid speculation that the nations would strengthen trilateral cooperation with Russia.Jul 25, 2024By Yonhap
US sanctions China-based individuals, entities accused of supporting NK missile, space programs The United States on Wednesday slapped sanctions on a China-based network of six individuals and five entities for their alleged involvement in the procurement of items supporting North Korea's ballistic missile and space programs.Jul 25, 2024By Yonhap
N. Korea presumed to have sent over 5 mil. artillery shells to Russia: minister North Korea is believed to have sent containers that can carry more than 5 million artillery shells to Russia, South Korea's defense chief has said, amid persistent concerns over deepening military cooperation between the two nations.Jul 24, 2024By Yonhap
NK's top diplomat vows to expand relations with Belarus comprehensively North Korea's top diplomat has hosted a banquet for her visiting counterpart from Belarus, vowing to expand their relations comprehensively, North Korea's state media said Wednesday, as experts forecast trilateral cooperation involving Russia.Jul 24, 2024By Reuters
