NORTHKOREA

Unveiling History: How the U.S. Altered Kim Young-sam's Speech for North Korea Relations

In July 1995, prior to then-President Kim Young-sam's visit to the U.S., the U.S. State Department requested direct modifications to North Korea policy related phrases in the draft of the South Korean president's congressional address. This move refl

Unveiled: North Korea's Secret 1995 Diplomacy with Thailand and Its Economic Implications

A recently declassified diplomatic document reveals that North Korea hinted at implementing China-style reform and opening policies during a Thai trade delegation's visit in 1995. At the time, North Korea was in the throes of severe economic hardship

Unveiling 30 Years Later: South Korea and Israel's Secret Defense Talks on North Korean Arms

Recently declassified diplomatic documents reveal that in the mid-1990s, South Korea and Israel sought to establish a joint government task force. This initiative, involving diplomatic, defense, and intelligence agencies, aimed to address North Korea

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Strengthens Ties with Belarus: What This Means for Asia

Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of North Korea's Workers' Party, recently exchanged letters with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, underscoring the strengthening of bilateral relations.The Workers' Party's official newspaper, Rodong Sinmu

North Korea and Russia Unite Against Fake News: What This New Agreement Means

On Tuesday, North Korean and Russian news agencies announced the signing of a cooperation agreement aimed at jointly combating the spread of misinformation. This move appears to be part of a broader effort to strengthen collaboration in propaganda an

UN Human Rights Council's New Resolution: What It Means for North Korean Human Rights in 2026

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) expressed its support for the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council's adoption of a resolution concerning the human rights situation in North Korea (UN Human Rights Council Resolution on the si

Camera, Action, Kim: Why the 'Supreme Leader' is Addicted to the Spotlight

Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of North Korea's Workers' Party, engaged in 25 public activities throughout the month, marking the third-highest monthly activity count since he took power.Displays Activity on Par with Early Days in Power… Cultivat

Unmanned Drones Sent to North Korea: Shocking Involvement of South Korean Agents Revealed!

Three individuals, including a National Intelligence Service (NIS) employee and an active-duty soldier, were handed over to prosecutors for allegedly assisting a civilian in launching drones multiple times into North Korea.The military-civilian joint

North Korea's 9th Workers' Federation Congress: What to Expect in May 2026?

The General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea will hold its 9th Congress in early May in Pyongyang.On Wednesday, the Workers' Party of Korea's official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reported that the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea's 9th Co

"No Mercy for Fake News: Minister Strikes Back at Oil Smuggling Claims"

Kim Jung-kwan, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources, has initiated criminal charges in response to false claims regarding the alleged influx of oil into North Korea.According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources on Tuesday, Minis