NORTHKOREA

The Start of War?! North Korea Unveils Massive New Destroyers for "Urgent" Combat Deployment

North Korea has been building a new 5,000-ton-class (Choe Hyon-class) destroyer since last year, but analysts suggest the country lacks adequate naval bases to house this warship.According to a recent analysis by NK News, a U.S.-based North Korea wat

North Korea Strengthens Ties with China and Russia Ahead of May U.S.-China Summit: What’s at Stake?

North Korea is intensifying efforts to strengthen ties with its allies, China and Russia, as the U.S.-China summit approaches in May. With ongoing speculation about potential North Korea-U.S. contact during President Donald Trump's visit to China, an

North Korea’s Missile Bound for Washington Shot Down?! The Truth Behind Pyongyang’s Latest Strike

North Korea claims to have tested a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) equipped with cluster munitions, signaling a strategy of concentrated strikes and total destruction aimed at the entire Korean Peninsula in case of conflict.The Korean Central N

Park Sang-yong Under Investigation: Allegations of Coercion in North Korean Remittance Case

The second comprehensive special prosecutor, led by Kwon Chang-young, has officially named Park Sang-yong, the deputy chief prosecutor of the Incheon District Prosecutor's Office, as a suspect in the alleged manipulation and coercion of testimonies d

North Korea's SRBM Launch: What Do the U.S., South Korea, and Japan Plan Next?

U.S., South Korean, and Japanese diplomatic officials shared intelligence on North Korea's recent military provocations, including the launch of cluster munition-equipped short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs), and discussed potential response strate

Kim Jong Un Strengthens Socialist Ties: Insights from Laos and Cuba

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening solidarity among socialist nations in his responses to congratulatory messages from the leaders of Laos and Cuba on his reelection as Chairman of the State Affairs Commission.

Inside the North Korean Remittance Case: Key Allegations Against Prosecutor Park and Political Fallout Explained

The second comprehensive special investigation team, led by Special Prosecutor Kwon Chang-young, has ramped up its probe into allegations of witness coercion and manipulation of charges in the Ssangbangwool North Korea remittance case. The team has o

North Korean Espionage: Two Former Labor Union Officials Face 7 and 8 Years in Prison

Two former and current executives of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) are facing severe penalties as prosecutors seek prison sentences of seven and eight years for their alleged involvement with North Korean operatives in China.On Thur

North Korea's Healthcare Revolution: Will the New Insurance System Replace Free Medical Care?

North Korea is accelerating reforms in its healthcare system by officially expanding medical coverage through a health insurance fund. This move aims to overhaul the existing system, which relied entirely on state funding, to strengthen its financial

Strengthening Ties: North Korea and China Boost Relations Ahead of Key Diplomatic Meetings

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui and Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Foreign Minister, held talks to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening North Korea-China relatio