Kim Jong Un

A North Korean defector residing in South Korea is set to file a lawsuit and criminal complaint against North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for human rights violations. What Happened: Choi Min-kyung, a North Korean defector, intends to file a lawsuit against Kim Jong-un and four others—including...

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken a significant step against North Korea’s illicit financial activities, which involve remote IT workers operating within American tech firms. What Happened: The DOJ has announced a series of actions aimed at dismantling North Korea’s...

Kim Jong Un may face an embarrassing naval setback after fresh satellite images revealed the warship that toppled over at a North Korean shipyard earlier this week, an incident he reportedly witnessed firsthand. The photos, captured in recent days, show the vessel tilted on its side and partially...

Cybersecurity firm DTEX has compared North Korea’s cybercrime operations to a mafia organization controlled by Kim Jong Un. The operations involve a global network of North Korean technologists who infiltrate Fortune 500 companies and launder money to support Kim’s nuclear and ballistic...

According to South Korean and Ukrainian officials, North Korean soldiers are assisting Russia in its war in Ukraine and will be deployed to the battlefront within months. What Happened: According to a Washington Post report, infantry soldiers from the DPRK are currently undergoing training in...

North Korea is gearing up for a crucial parliamentary session on Monday, where it plans to amend its constitution by removing clauses related to unification and clarifying territorial boundaries, including the maritime border. This session comes in response to Kim Jong-un’s directive for...

The leaders of China and North Korea have pledged to enhance their bilateral cooperation on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. What Happened: Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his commitment to the development of China-DPRK relations in a message to North...

Kim Jong Un has issued a stark warning to South Korea, threatening nuclear retaliation if North Korea’s sovereignty is compromised. What Happened: During a visit to a special forces training base, Kim emphasized that any encroachment by South Korea would prompt the use of all offensive...

North Korea has publicly denounced the United States’ decision to supply $8 billion in military aid to Ukraine. Kim Jong Un-led government has described this move as “an incredible mistake” and a perilous provocation against Russia, a nation armed with nuclear weapons. What...

South Korea has issued a stern warning of military action in response to Kim Jong Un‘s North Korea recently launching trash-filled balloons. What Happened: Incheon International Airport, one of Asia’s busiest, faced temporary shutdowns after a balloon was spotted nearby. Operations...

North Korea’s recent missile tests, which coincide with joint military exercises by China and Russia, are seen as a clear message that the country is no longer interested in diplomatic talks with the United States, according to analysts. What Happened: The recent missile tests are being...

In a recent development, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a uranium enrichment facility and called for an increase in the production of weapons-grade material. What Happened: Kim’s visit to the Nuclear Weapons Institute and a production base for weapon-grade nuclear materials was...

In a recent development, Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his intent to strengthen ties with North Korea, despite indications of strained relations. What Happened: Xi, on Monday, conveyed his desire to enhance cooperation and strategic communication with North Korea, the South China...

North Korea is adjusting its strategy in anticipation of a contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. What Happened: Anthony Holmes outlined North Korea’s approach to the upcoming U.S. presidential election in...

Elton John recently expressed his amusement over the moniker “Little Rocket Man” that former U.S. President Donald Trump used for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The nickname was a nod to John’s chart-topping song. What Happened: During an interview with Variety at the Toronto...