North Korea

South Korea marked its first-ever North Korean Defectors’ Day on Sunday, a significant event that honors the approximately 34,000 North Koreans who have escaped the oppressive rule of Pyongyang to start anew in South Korea. What Happened: The inaugural event, held every July 14, saw hundreds...

The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Kim Yo Jong, has issued a stern warning to South Korea over a new leafleting campaign by its civilians. What Happened: Since late May, North Korea has been retaliating against South Korean activists’ political leaflets by sending trash-filled...

In a significant move to bolster their response to King Jong UN’s North Korea escalating nuclear threats, the United States and South Korea have signed their first joint nuclear deterrence guidelines. What Happened: The agreement was formalized on Thursday at a NATO summit in Washington. U.S...

North Korea’s recent shift from a Chinese to a Russian satellite for its state television broadcasts has sparked discussions about China’s waning influence over Pyongyang. What Happened: North Korea has transitioned its state-run broadcasters, including Korean Central Television, from...

North Korea under the leadership of Kim Jong Un has launched two ballistic missiles, the South Korean military confirmed on Monday. What Happened: The first missile, a short-range ballistic missile, was fired at approximately 5:05 a.m. local time from near Changyon, South Hwanghae Province in North...

The Russian-made luxury car gifted by President Vladimir Putin to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is reportedly assembled with millions of dollars worth of parts from South Korea. What Happened: The Aurus LLC., the company behind the car, imported components worth at least $34 million from 2018 to...

In a recent announcement, North Korea claimed a successful test aimed at developing missiles with multiple warheads. However, South Korea has dismissed this claim as a “deception” to cover up a failed launch. What Happened: According to the North Korean state media agency, KCNA, the...

South Korea has issued a warning to recommence its anti-Pyongyang frontline propaganda broadcasts, in retaliation to North Korea’s resumption of trash-carrying balloon launches across the border. What Happened: North Korea initiated the launch of large balloons carrying bags of rubbish on...

North Korea under the leadership of Kim Jong Un has criticized the United States for its increasing military aid to Ukraine and the deployment of an aircraft carrier to the Korean peninsula. This has escalated tensions in the region and has been viewed as a show of support for Russia. What Happened...

In the wake of a mutual defense pact between Russia and North Korea, South Korea has hinted at a possible change in its stance on supplying weapons to Ukraine. This development comes amidst rising tensions on the Korean peninsula. What Happened: South Korea’s national security adviser, Chang...

Russian President Vladimir Putin, on his first visit to North Korea in 24 years, signed a mutual defense pledge with Kim Jong-un on Wednesday. Greeted with great fanfare by a jubilant crowd and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Putin’s move has rekindled the highest level of East-West tensions...

South Korean soldiers fired warning shots to repel Kim Jong Un‘s North Korean soldiers who briefly crossed the land border, marking the second such incident this month. What Happened: The South Korean military observed an increase in construction activities by North Korea along their heavily...

In a significant development, China and South Korea are preparing to hold their first high-level security talks in nearly a decade. The talks coincide with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first visit to North Korea since 2000. What Happened: The talks will involve vice ministers in foreign...

South Korea and the United States have expressed concerns over the possibility of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Kim Jong Un‘s North Korea potentially strengthening military ties between the two nations, in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. What Happened:...

A series of data breaches at a $20 billion internet company co-owned by Japan’s SoftBank Corp (OTC:SFTBY), and South Korea’s Naver (OTC:NHNCF) is causing diplomatic tensions between the two nations. What Happened: Data leaks from Line Yahoo have led to strained relations between Japan...