North Korea

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...

The cryptocurrency industry has seen a significant increase in North Korean state-sponsored hackers intensifying their efforts to pilfer digital assets over the past year. These sophisticated cyberattacks have resulted in billions of dollars in losses, raising serious questions about the security...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has set foot in Mongolia, an International Criminal Court (ICC) member country, despite an arrest warrant issued against him by the court. What Happened: This marks Putin’s inaugural visit to an ICC member nation since the court issued an arrest warrant...

In a recent development, U.S. Army Private Travis King, who made headlines last year for fleeing to North Korea, has decided to plead guilty to five charges, including desertion, as confirmed by his legal counsel. What Happened: King, who was apprehended in North Korea, will confess to five of the...

In a recent incident that highlights growing internal discontent within North Korea, a soldier has defected to South Korea, despite the increased border security measures implemented by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. What Happened: The soldier escaped through the heavily fortified Demilitarized...

In the latest development of rising tensions between North and South Korea, a North Korean soldier has defected to the South. What Happened: The soldier crossed the border from the north of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas. The South...

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is reportedly shifting blame for recent flood damage to provincial officials, amid fears that public discontent could weaken his leadership, according to South Korea’s unification ministry. What Happened: North Korea’s main newspaper, The Rodong Sinmun,...

In a recent development, South Korea’s Defense Minister nominee, Kim Yong-hyun, has signaled readiness to consider all possible measures against North Korea’s nuclear threats. He emphasized the significance of the alliance with the United States in addressing these threats. What...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met flood victims from the provinces of North Phyongan, Jagang, and Ryanggang in the capital city of Pyongyang. The event took place on Aug. 15, and Kim visited the lodging quarters to meet the affected individuals. What Happened: The Workers’ Party of Korea,...

North Korea under the leadership of Kim Jong Un is set to reopen its borders for foreign tourists, starting with the northeastern city of Samjiyon in December. What Happened: The reclusive nation is preparing to welcome back international tourists, as per tour companies, reported Reuters. This move...

Donald Trump has revealed that Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, has referred to President Joe Biden as a “stupid man.” Trump also lauded other controversial leaders during a recent interview. What Happened: In a conversation with Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk on the social media...

A Nashville man has been charged with facilitating a complex scheme to funnel hundreds of thousands of dollars to North Korea’s illicit weapons program. What Happened: Matthew Isaac Knoot, 38, allegedly helped North Korean IT workers pose as U.S. citizens to secure remote jobs at American and...

A Nashville resident has been indicted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly operating a “laptop farm” from his home. The operation is believed to have indirectly funded North Korea’s illicit weapons programs by aiding North Korean tech workers in securing remote jobs...

In a recent development, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has instructed his foreign ministry to develop a realistic diplomatic strategy for U.S. negotiations, anticipating no immediate improvement in relations. What Happened: An anonymous high-ranking source in North Korea informed that Kim...

North Korea views Donald Trump‘s potential return to the White House as a “once-in-a-thousand-year chance” to advance its nuclear ambitions and diplomatic leverage. Ri Il Kyu, the highest-ranking defector to flee North Korea since 2016, met with Kim Jong Un on seven separate...