NORTHKOREA

"The Loneliest Giant" Why a Fading China is Begging for North Korea’s Attention While Being Snubbed

The recent North Korea-China foreign ministers' meeting, facilitated by Wang Yi's visit to North Korea after a seven-year hiatus, has revealed subtle differences in how the two nations are approaching their diplomatic relations.While Beijing has been

"A Country For Bargain!" Pyongyang Puts Sovereignty on the Auction Block to Feed a Failing State

North Korea's state-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun prominently featured the meeting between Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on its front page, emphasizing the strategic alignment of North Korea-

"Brainwashing Level: MAX" Inside the Kim Jong Un's Twisted Fantasy Land of Propaganda Art

North Korea has emphasized its entry into a new phase of comprehensive socialist development following the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party held last February. The regime is stressing ideological cohesion and a strategy of full mobilization across

Is South Korea's North Korea Policy Backtracking? Insights from Ex-Minister Jeong Se-hyun

Former Unification Minister Jeong Se-hyun recently criticized the government's decision to co-sponsor the United Nations (UN) resolution on North Korean human rights. On April 10, he stated that this won't improve the human rights situation in North

"Trading Allies for Enemies?" President Lee Faces "Spy" Allegations After Snubbing Human Rights for North Korea

On April 10, Song Eon-seok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, criticized President Lee Jae Myung for sharing a video allegedly showing the killing of individuals believed to be Israeli soldiers while mentioning the Jewish genocide. Song poi

Kim Sung-tae's Appeal: How North Korean Funds Impact His Trial

Kim Seong-tae, the former chairman of Ssangbangwool Group, who was found guilty in the first trial for the Ssangbangwool North Korea remittance case and is currently undergoing an appeals trial, has asked the court to postpone the trial until after t

The Invisible Snipers: Is North Korea Hunting Down "Foreign Souls" Near the MDL?

One of the biggest concerns facing the North Korean regime is the influx of external information and the resulting weakening of regime cohesion. While North Korea recently claims that the power of the state is stronger than ever, internally, we can s

Kim Jong Un Reaffirms Strengthened North Korea-China Ties with Wang Yi: What This Means for Regional Stability

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his visit to Pyongyang, reaffirming their commitment to strengthen North Korea-China relations.North Korea's state-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported on April 11 that

North Korea Drone Incident: What You Need to Know About the Civilian Trial and Its Implications

This week marks the beginning of a trial for a group of civilians, including a graduate student in his 30s and a drone manufacturer, who allegedly flew unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into North Korea's Kaesong area, evading military surveillance to

"Iron, Blood, and Broken Souls": The Grim Reality Behind North Korea’s Newest "Paradise"

North Korea has appointed a new ambassador to Belarus, a key pro-Russian nation.The ruling party's official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reported on its second page on April 12 that Ji Kyung-soo, the newly appointed North Korean ambassador to Belarus, p