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Student Accused of Flying Drones Into North Korea Fights Arrest

A 30-year-old graduate student, identified only as Mr. Oh, who was arrested for repeatedly flying drones into North Korea, has petitioned the court to reconsider his detention.The Seoul Central District Court's Criminal Appeals Panel 4-1, led by Pres

South Korea and Canada Team Up Against North Korea Crypto Hacking

South Korea and Canada have conducted their inaugural Cyber Policy Consultation, pledging to bolster cooperation in addressing cyber threats, with a particular focus on North Korea's virtual asset theft.The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs re

Kim Jong Un Flaunts Nuclear Cruise Missile Test During US-Korea Drills

On Tuesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a strategic cruise missile test launch from the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon Ho and declared that the country's nuclear forces have entered a multifaceted operational phase.The following day, the

South Korea's President Says THAAD Shift to Middle East Won’t Weaken Defense

On Tuesday, President Lee Jae Myung addressed concerns about the U.S. military's relocation of some air defense weapons to the Middle East. He assured that this move does not significantly impact South Korea's deterrence strategy against North Korea.

China Reopens North Korea Trains Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

China is making overtures to North Korea ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit. This move is seen as potentially paving the way for renewed contact and dialogue between North Korea and the U.S. Simultaneously, analysts suggest that President X

Kim Jong Un Highlights Women's Role in Socialism: Key Insights from International Women's Day 2026

On March 8, Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of North Korea's Workers' Party, emphasized that women's responsibilities and roles in socialist development are of paramount importance, marking International Women's Day.North Korea's state-run newspap

North Korean Medical Experts Illegally Work in Russia: What You Need to Know

On Monday, NK News, a U.S. media outlet specializing in North Korean affairs, reported that traditional medicine practitioners from North Korea are working illegally in hospitals across Russia and Central Asia.The Goldfish Clinic in Moscow has posted

U.S. Assistant Secretary Visits Korea: What to Expect from the Upcoming Talks on North Korea and U.S.-Korea Relations

Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael De Sombre will visit South Korea from March 11 to 15 to meet with officials from the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and discuss various issues related to the U.S.-South

March 8 in North Korea: Kim Jong Un Praises Women's Contributions to Society

North Korea commemorated International Women's Day on March 8 with a special performance and central report meeting, underscoring the importance of women's roles in society.The Workers' Party of Korea's official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reported on

Why Prosecutor Park Sang-yong Demands Clarity on North Korea Remittance Case: A Deep Dive into Legal Controversies

On Monday, Park Sang-yong, the deputy chief prosecutor at the Incheon District Prosecutors' Office, called on Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyun to publicly address the ongoing political pressure to drop charges in the Ssangbangwool North Korea re