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The real story of the North Koreans killed in the WWII firebombing of Japan
North Korea called once again this month for Japan to acknowledge and make amends for the loss of Korean lives in devastating U.S. air raids during World War II, and …
Taiwan Looks to Crack Down on China’s Influence and Espionage Activities
From military espionage to pro-China Taiwanese influencers to local government officials, the Lai Ching-te government is seeking to curb infiltration by Beijing.
Trump’s cuts to Voice of America imperil radio broadcasts into North Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump has blocked the operations of the main government-funded outlets seeking to spread information to citizens living under repressive regimes, dealing a major blow to efforts to …
US, ROK hold joint drills on taking out North Korea’s underground bunkers
U.S. and South Korean forces held joint training on countering North Korea’s extensive network of underground military installations on Monday, kicking off the second week of their large-scale Freedom Shield …
North Korea says it will ‘update’ nuclear forces in response to G7 criticism
North Korea has slammed the Group of Seven industrialized nations for calling for Pyongyang’s denuclearization, insisting that it will continue to upgrade its nuclear forces. The Korean Central News Agency …
High-level Russian officials visit North Korea amid military successes in Kursk
A high-level Russian delegation led by the deputy foreign minister Andrei Rudenko held talks with North Korean counterparts over the weekend, discussing “mutual support” after Russia successfully repelled most Ukrainian …
Kim Jong Un says newest 10K-home skyscraper street on schedule for April opening
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected Pyongyang’s newest skyscraper housing development and declared that the 10,000-home project is on track to open in about a month, according to state …
The Lasting Legacy of Taiwan’s 1990 Wild Lily Movement
This month marks the 35th anniversary of Taiwan’s Wild Lily Movement. Student activism has been a continuing force for democracy in Taiwan in the years since.
Country Report: South Korea (February 2025)
In just a few months since early 2025, US President Donald Trump’s impact on South Korea’s policy direction has been profound. On North Korea, Trump’s North Korea policy […] The …
Tibetan Language, Epic, and the Bards Safeguarding Heritage
There is a veritable cottage industry of cultural production related to the Gesar epic.
The US Is Failing Uyghurs – and Letting China Dominate American Allies
If the U.S. intends to be great, it cannot allow China a free pass to bully its allies.
UN working group demands North Korea immediately release detained missionaries
A U.N. working group has concluded that North Korea’s imprisonment of three South Korean missionaries constitutes “arbitrary detention” without clear standards, demanding their immediate release after nearly 11 years, according …
Border skirmishes raise possibility of North Korean incursions into Ukraine
North Korean and Russian troops are engaging Ukrainian forces in border areas and even making incursions into Ukrainian territory, according to Kyiv, a development that could signal an expansion of …
Germany won’t reopen embassy in North Korea while Ukraine war ongoing
Germany has ruled out reopening its embassy in North Korea while the war in Ukraine continues, an informed source told NK News. The confirmation follows a report by Yonhap News …
Popular American exercise app suspends user’s account over North Korea hike
A popular American exercise app banned a North Korea tour guide’s account after she shared a hike she went on in the country last month, an experience that may serve …
Country Report: Japan (February 2024)
The foreign policy news in Japan over the first fifty days of Donald Trump’s second term as president was all about Trump. It was overwhelmingly negative. In the […] The …
Trump signals further willingness to resume talks with Kim Jong Un
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed interest in restarting talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday, emphasizing their “very good relationship” and calling the country a “nuclear power.” …
China’s Growing Concerns Over India-US Relations
Beijing wants to believe that friction with Trump will push India toward China. That’s a flawed assumption – but one that speaks to Chinese anxieties.
China’s Pivot to ‘Small and Beautiful’ Foreign Aid
Beijing is responding to past international criticism and a domestic economic slowdown while offering a cost-effective tool to deepen influence in the Global South.
Reported sinking of North Korean ship spotlights dangers of ‘dark voyages’
The reported sinking of a North Korean freighter after a collision with a Chinese ship has underscored the dangers of DPRK maritime practices, in which vessels sail on so-called dark …
ROK court upholds prison sentences for activists who spied for North Korea
South Korea’s Supreme Court on Thursday upheld prison sentences for three individuals convicted of violating the country’s National Security Act, including by engaging in illegal contact with North Korean operatives …
How North Korean troops could shape talks on ending the war in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing hard for Ukraine and Russia to start ceasefire talks and end the war, but while his focus is on Kyiv and Moscow, there’s another …
Joh Kyeongil: What it means to be a progressive North Korean defector
Many prominent North Korean defectors who have resettled in South Korea are known for their alignment with conservative political causes, such as the former DPRK diplomat Tae Yong-ho, activist Yeonmi …
Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to
Kim Jong Un has big plans for North Korean tourism in 2025. The massive Wonsan-Kalma coastal resort, a sprawling complex of hotels and leisure facilities, is slated to finally open …
North Korea warns of conflict risk after ROK bombing mishap near border
North Korea warned that the recent South Korean bombing mishap near the border risked dangerously escalating tensions, using the accident to sharply criticize ongoing U.S.-ROK springtime drills. In a statement …