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North Korea's Airport Modernization: Boosting Tourism or Military Readiness?

North Korea has initiated a modernization program for its aviation infrastructure, focusing on renovating key airport runways in tourist areas along the East Sea coast and near the Chinese border. Defense analysts suggest this effort is part of a dua

Kim Jong Un's Departure from Tradition: Why He Skipped the Sun Day Ceremony for the Fourth Year

Kim Jong Un, the general secretary of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party, did not visit the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on the Day of the Sun (April 15), which marks Kim Il Sung's birthday. This marks the fourth consecutive year of absence for Kim Jo

North Korea Celebrates Kim Il-sung's Birthday: Key Highlights from the 114th Anniversary

The Rodong Sinmun, North Korea's state-run newspaper, reported on Thursday that Kim Jong Un, Supreme Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, observed an artillery competition conducted by the western district combined units of the Korean

How Kim Jong Un's Construction Drive is Shaping North Korea's Future: A Shift from Military to Civil Leadership

When covering North Korea, one of the most striking changes in General Secretary Kim Jong Un's public activities has been the shift in their nature. In the past, particularly during Kim Jong Il's era and the early years of Kim's leadership, military-

North Korea's Repeated Electronic Attacks on South Korean Satellites: What You Need to Know

For the first time, it has been confirmed that North Korea has been conducting prolonged and repeated radio attacks against South Korean satellites.According to information obtained from the Ministry of National Defense by Rep. Yoo Yong-won of the Pe

Kim Jong Un Emphasizes Artillery Power: Key Takeaways from North Korea's Military Drill on April 15

On Wednesday, North Korean Workers' Party General Secretary Kim Jong Un emphasized the importance of artillery strength while observing an artillery firing competition among units of the Korean People's Army in the western region.North Korea's state-

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