A “Sinpo-B class” (Gorae-class) submarine capable of launching ballistic missiles (SSB) has recently been moved into a dry dock in North Korea, and is believed to be undergoing repairs or modifications. The submarine is known as the “8.24 Hero Ship,”
North Korea’s “nuclear missile” launch submarine spotted in Sinpo dry dock for first time in over 4 years
Kang Chang-il inaugurated as senior vice chair of advisory council, calls for joint efforts to ease inter-Korean relations

Kang Chang-il inaugurated as senior vice chair of advisory council, calls for joint efforts to ease inter-Korean relations

Kang Chang-il, senior vice chair of the National Unification Advisory Council, said on the 17th in his inaugural remarks, “I hope we can join forces to gradually resolve inter-Korean relations together.”Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at t
“Struggle through new methods of creation": North Korea urges five-year plan performance

“Struggle through new methods of creation": North Korea urges five-year plan performance

North Korea on April 17 carried an editorial on the front page of Rodong Sinmun titled “Let us struggle through new methods of creation suited to the demands of the comprehensive development phase of socialism,” emphasizing new approaches to implemen
Kim Jong Un's 5-Year Plan: How North Korea Aims for Revolutionary Change by 2026

Kim Jong Un's 5-Year Plan: How North Korea Aims for Revolutionary Change by 2026

The North Korean ruling party's official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reported on April 18 that Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party, emphasized national unity while encouraging the implementation of the new five-year national developmen
Ex-Officials Sentenced to 3 Years for Embezzling North Korean Salt Aid: What You Need to Know

Ex-Officials Sentenced to 3 Years for Embezzling North Korean Salt Aid: What You Need to Know

Former executives of a North Korea support organization who received subsidies from Jeollanam-do Province under the pretext of providing salt aid to North Korea and then handed over part of it to North Korean officials have been sentenced to three ye
Chief prosecutor Lee Yong-kyun appointed to lead North Korea remittance probe under special counsel team

Chief prosecutor Lee Yong-kyun appointed to lead North Korea remittance probe under special counsel team

Lee Yong-kyun, a chief prosecutor (Judicial Research and Training Institute class 34), has joined the second comprehensive special counsel team led by Special Counsel Kwon Chang-young, which is investigating allegations that former President Yoon Suk
North Korea's Bold Diplomatic Moves: Insights on New Ambassadorial Appointments in 2026

North Korea's Bold Diplomatic Moves: Insights on New Ambassadorial Appointments in 2026

North Korea has appointed a new ambassador to Nigeria.The North Korean Foreign Ministry announced on April 19 that Jo Young-sam has been appointed as the new ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to
North Korea's Latest Missile Launch: What You Need to Know About the April 2026 Provocation

North Korea's Latest Missile Launch: What You Need to Know About the April 2026 Provocation

North Korea launched a ballistic missile from its submarine base in Sinpo into the East Sea on April 19. This marks the seventh missile provocation of the year, coming just 11 days after two military provocations on April 8.The Joint Chiefs of Staff
North Korea Faces Severe Drought: How Will It Impact Agriculture in 2026?

North Korea Faces Severe Drought: How Will It Impact Agriculture in 2026?

North Korea has emphasized the need to minimize damage to its agricultural sector as drought conditions worsen due to insufficient spring rainfall.On April 19, the ruling party's official newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported, citing the Meteorological an
North Korea's New Weapons Strategy: How Missile Tests Are Shaping Regional Tensions

North Korea's New Weapons Strategy: How Missile Tests Are Shaping Regional Tensions

North Korea has recently escalated its military provocations, repeatedly launching ballistic and cruise missiles. Analysts suggest these actions are not merely saber-rattling aimed at the international community, but rather a series of quality contro

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