US envoy vows to make clear 'inextricable' link between NK's human rights abuses, threats The new U.S. envoy for North Korean human rights issues pledged efforts Monday to shine a light on the "inextricable" connection between Pyongyang's rights abuses and its security threats.Nov 7, 2023
Unification minister calls on China to enable NK defectors to decide country of choice South Korea's Unification Minister Kim Yung-ho renewed calls Monday for China to help North Korean defectors move to a country of their choice and ensure their human rights are protected based on the "international norm."Nov 7, 2023
NK's new holiday meant to enhance image of Kim's daughter: expert Nov. 18 has been designated as a new holiday in North Korea to celebrate the anniversary of the successful test launch of its Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in 2022. But the regime may have an ulterior motive for making the move, according to an analyst on Monday.Nov 6, 2023By Jung Min-ho
FM stresses S. Korea's role in protecting NK defectors overseas Protecting North Korean defectors in foreign countries is one of the key tasks in South Korea's diplomacy, and the government is working hand in hand with like-minded countries to better address the issue of their forced repatriation, Seoul's top diplomat said Monday.Nov 6, 2023
N. Korea warns of nuclear capabilities as S. Korea, US, Japan up military cooperation North Korea criticized the ongoing military cooperation among South Korea, the United States and Japan on Sunday, issuing a warning that the situation could potentially lead to a nuclear war on the Korean Peninsula.Nov 5, 2023By Kim Hyun-bin
NK steps up criticism against military cooperation among S. Korea. US, Japan North Korea on Sunday said military cooperation between South Korea, the United States and Japan has entered a "very dangerous stage" that could drive the Korean Peninsula into the brink of a nuclear war.Nov 5, 2023
NK creates new holiday to mark ICBM test launch North Korea has created a new holiday to celebrate the anniversary of the successful test launch of its Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile last year, state media reported Sunday.Nov 5, 2023
North Korean art sells in China despite UN sanctions over nuclear program For sale at a recent Beijing art exposition was a painting with an asking price of $2,460 that depicted the snow-capped Mount Paektu, the mythical birthplace of the Korean people.Nov 5, 2023
N. Korea diversifying cybercrimes amid drop in value of cryptocurrency: report North Korea appears to be diversifying its cybercrimes to offset the declining value of cryptocurrencies it steals to fund its nuclear and missile programs, a report said Saturday.Nov 4, 2023
N. Korea says embassy closures aimed at boosting diplomatic efficiency North Korea said Friday its recent move to shut down several diplomatic missions is meant to efficiently rearrange its diplomatic capacity.Nov 3, 2023
