NORTHKOREA

North Korea's Military Strategy: Is Kaesong Becoming a Military Base?

A North Korean official document has been discovered that refers to the Kaesong area as the southern border gateway and the frontline outpost in the struggle against the enemy.This revelation, found in the December 2025 issue of the Workers' Party of

Why Did North Korea Allow Russian Tourists to Run in Pyongyang Despite Marathon Cancellation?

North Korea unexpectedly canceled this year's Pyongyang International Marathon but still allowed dozens of Russian tourists and amateur athletes who had registered for the event to enter the country. These visitors were provided with a separate runni

North Korea Drone Incident: What You Need to Know Ahead of May 27 Trial

The trial of drone operators who flew unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into North Korea's Kaesong region, evading military surveillance, is set to commence on May 27.On Wednesday, the Seoul Central District Court's Criminal Division 38-3, led by Judge

Seoul in Flames? Kim Jong Un Unleashes Artillery Hell in a Deadly Simulation of War

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un emphasized the importance of strengthening artillery forces during a visit to observe an artillery firing competition between units of the Korean People's Army's Western Front Combined Forces. The event was held to mar

Why Kim Jong Un Skipped Kim Il Sung's Birthday Ceremony for the Fourth Year

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has skipped the traditional visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on Wednesday (April 15), the birth anniversary of Kim Il Sung, marking his fourth consecutive year of absence. The last time Kim paid respects on the

Pirate-Grade or Coast Guard? North Korea’s Tiny New Vessel Tries Too Hard to Look Normal

North Korea has unveiled the exterior of its newly refurbished maritime patrol vessel for the first time. Analysts suggest on Tuesday that this move aims to bolster maritime control while projecting an image of a normal state.North Korean state media

"The Red Infiltration" North Korean Spies Use Public Funds to Digitize 'Great Leader' Manuals for South Korean Brainwashing"

The Ministry of Unification's North Korean Data Center is embarking on an ambitious digitization project this year, aiming to convert approximately 240,000 pages of North Korean documents into digital format. This initiative includes key materials su