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North Korea Declares Nuclear Power Status ‘Irreversible,’ Hails Kim Jong Un’s Leadership

North Korea declared on September 13 that Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has bolstered the country's self-defensive national power, insisting that the nation’s strategic global position is firmly secured and its status as a nuclear power is now irreversi

Pyongyang Denounces Iron Mace Exercise, Vows Stronger Nuclear Deterrence

North Korea has slammed the upcoming Iron Mace exercise, an integrated nuclear and conventional tabletop drill (CNI TTX) scheduled for Monday to Friday, calling it a continuation of the outdated trilateral military cooperation among the U.S., South K

Kim Jong Un Pushes ‘Health Revolution’ With New Hospital Projects Across North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a hospital construction site in Yonggang County, instructing workers to implement advanced construction methods.The Korean Central News Agency reported on September 13 that Kim conducted an on-site inspection o

North Korea Marks 77th Anniversary With Patriotic Pledges to Kim Jong Un

North Korea celebrated the 77th anniversary of its founding with a flag-raising ceremony and a central oath-taking event, during which Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of the Workers' Party, stirred the patriotism and loyalty of the people.The part

Pyongyang Propaganda Links Kim’s Rule to Irreversible Nuclear Statehood

The Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party, emphasized on September 13 that General Secretary Kim Jong Un’s authority embodies the dignity and stature of a powerful Korea, underlining the nation’s position as a n

North Korea Revives ‘Nation’ Rhetoric, Hinting at Redefinition of Nationalism

North Korea has suddenly reintroduced the term nation, which it had previously avoided using after declaring South Korea a hostile state. This shift is noteworthy as it may indicate an attempt to change or redefine North Korea's concept of nationalis

North Korea Threatens Fierce Response as U.S., South Korea, Japan Launch Joint Drills

The Freedom Edge joint military exercise, marking the first trilateral U.S.-South Korea-Japan operation under the Lee Jae-myung administration, along with the U.S.-South Korea combined nuclear and conventional integrated (CNI) tabletop exercise (TTX)

Robots, English, and AI—North Korea’s Schools Suddenly Sound Like Silicon Valley

North Korea's education system is undergoing significant changes. Following General Secretary Kim Jong Un's emphasis on education as the nation's top priority at the end of last year, the Education Structure Innovation plan announced during a June pl

Pyongyang Defies Washington, Says Nukes Are Permanent Shield Against U.S.

North Korea declared on Monday that its status as a nuclear power has become irreversible, warning that it will firmly oppose any future attempts to alter this stance.The North Korean mission in Vienna, Austria, issued a statement to the Korean Centr

From Kamikaze to AI: North Korea Rapidly Integrates Drones into Military Tactics

North Korea is ramping up its drone development efforts, leveraging tactical experiences from the Ukraine conflict and support from Russia, according to an assessment released on Thursday.In a report titled, The Strategic Significance of North Korea'