S. Korea to set up monuments in hopes of repatriation of 5 abductees The unification ministry said Monday it will set up two monuments in hopes of the repatriation of five South Koreans who were abducted by North Korea on two southwestern islands in the 1970s.May 20, 2024
S. Korea to designate July 14 as day for N. Korean defectors South Korea will designate July 14 as the official day for North Korean defectors, the unification ministry said Monday, in its latest effort to better embrace individuals who have fled the reclusive regime.May 20, 2024
N. Korea showcases fireworks modeled after Hwaseong-17 ICBM Fireworks modeled after North Korea's largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) have become available for purchase, in what observers say is another point of pride for the reclusive regime.May 20, 2024
N. Korea slams US subcritical nuclear test, vows measures to bolster nuclear deterrence North Korea threatened Monday to take powerful deterrent action against what it claims is the U.S. nuclear threat, denouncing Washington for its recent subcritical nuclear test.May 20, 2024
N. Korean leader mourns military official known for close ties with him on 2nd annv. of death North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited the cemetery of Hyon Chol-hae, known to have helped groom the current leader, on the occasion of the second year of his death, Pyongyang's state media reported Monday.May 20, 2024
Putin briefed on tourist exchanges with NK, prep for visit under way: Kremlin Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed on tourist exchanges between Moscow and Pyongyang and preparations for his visit to North Korea are underway, the Kremlin has said.May 19, 2024
US condemns N. Korea's missile launches as UNSC resolution violation The United States on Saturday condemned North Korea's ballistic missile launches this week as a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions, stressing its close coordination with allies and partners to address Pyongyang's "dangerous" provocations.May 18, 2024
US expert says N. Korea might ignore Trump if he returns to White House North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may not be "eager" to engage with former U.S. President Donald Trump if the latter wins the White House in the Nov. 5 election, a U.S. expert has said, noting Pyongyang has already been "burnt" by Trump.May 18, 2024
North Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology North Korea said Saturday it had test-fired a tactical ballistic missile equipped with a new "autonomous" navigation system in a bid to advance its weapons capabilities.May 18, 2024
N. Korea's denial of arms transfers to Russia suggests fears of tougher sanctions: experts North Korea’s denials of providing Russia with weapons to be used in its war against Ukraine, despite clear evidence to the contrary, shows that the reclusive regime is concerned about damaging its image further in the West and the potential for tougher sanctions, according to experts, Friday.May 17, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo
