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North Korea's Economic Focus: Key Achievements Ahead of the Upcoming Party Meeting

North Korea is spotlighting its economic achievements as it prepares for the upcoming Workers' Party Central Committee plenary meeting, slated for later this month to assess the first half of the year. Recent issues of Rodong Sinmun have been dominat

Kim Jong Un Sends Birthday Wishes to Xi Jinping: What This Means for China-North Korea Relations

On Monday, Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of North Korea's Workers' Party, sent a congratulatory letter and flowers to Chinese President Xi Jinping to commemorate his birthday.The party's official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reported on its front p

Lee, Trump Exchange Views on North Korea as G7 Summit Concludes European Tour

President Lee Jae-myung continued a series of bilateral and multilateral diplomatic engagements with leaders of major economies on June 17 (local time) as he wrapped up his participation in the Group of Seven summit and concluded his European tour.On

North Korea Expands Reading App Use, Tightens Ideological Control Through Digital Platforms

North Korea has recently expanded the distribution of information technology (IT)-based reading programs to encourage reading among its citizens. However, analysts said on June 17 that the initiative also reflects efforts to strengthen ideological ed

South Korea Reaffirms Peace Policy After North Labels Seoul an ‘Unchanging Enemy’

South Korea's Unification Ministry said it remains committed to peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula after a North Korean Foreign Ministry official again described South Korea as an “unchanging enemy state.”“We have consistently maintained th

North Korea's Kim Sends Birthday Message to Xi, Underscoring Deepening Ties With China

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message and a flower basket to Chinese President Xi Jinping on his birthday, continuing a series of gestures highlighting closer ties between Pyongyang and Beijing. The move comes after Xi's recen

North Korea Condemns U.S. Missile Sale to South Korea, Says ‘Arms Exports Are War Exports’

North Korea has sharply criticized the U.S. approval of a sale of advanced air-to-air missiles to South Korea, claiming that military cooperation between Washington and Seoul is escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. In a statement carried by t

Yoon Seok Yeol Sentenced to 30 Years: What This Means for South Korea's Political Landscape?

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, indicted for charges related to the Pyongyang drone operation, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, matching the recommendation of the special investigation team led by Special Prosecutor Cho Eun-seok.On June 12,

How North Korea's Kim Jong Un Strengthens National Pride Through Party Loyalty

North Korea has linked the leadership of the Workers' Party and Kim Jong Un to the nation's strength, aiming to foster loyalty among its citizens. The regime also emphasized implementing party policies and prioritizing the people across various secto

Trump's Bold Move: Is North Korea Next After Iran? Insights and Implications

President Donald Trump has signaled his intention to negotiate with North Korea after addressing the situation with Iran. However, analysts widely believe that the path to actual U.S.-North Korea talks remains long and challenging due to significantl