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Ukraine says it destroyed three North Korean artillery guns in Russia’s Kursk
Ukraine says it has destroyed three North Korean Koksan self-propelled guns in Russia’s Kursk region, releasing the first evidence that not only DPRK infantry but also artillery supported Russia’s successful …
UN gives WHO the green light to send $63K in vaccine assistance to North Korea
The U.N. has granted the World Health Organization (WHO) a new sanctions exemption to send laboratory equipment to North Korea to help combat vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). The WHO will have …
North Korean defectors sent money to family. An ROK court called it a crime.
Nearly four years ago, a North Korean defector surnamed Kim received a phone call from her nephew still in the DPRK. He had a proposal: Would she help other defectors …
China’s 2 Sessions: Slow Growth Collides With Tech Supremacy
China faces a paradox: structural challenges and slowing growth associated with the old economy, and a high-tech, globally competitive industrial sector in the new economy.
North Korea sees bump in trade with China in first two months of year
North Korea’s trade with China jumped in the first two months of the year, according to official data, driven by both strong imports and one of its best months for …
Rare North Korean event gathers heads of ‘people’s units’ that spy on citizens
The heads of North Korean neighborhood watch units tasked with spying on citizens gathered in Pyongyang for a “national meeting” this week, according to state media, in a rare event …
How North Korean troops will factor into Ukraine-Russia peace talks
North Korean troops have played a pivotal role in Russia’s successful counteroffensive in Kursk, shaping the lay of the land for peace negotiations and setting up a potential expansion of …
North Korean officials, entrepreneurs depart for Moscow to push forward deals
Dozens of North Korean officials and entrepreneurs departed for Moscow on Monday, looking to push forward health care and economic cooperation with Russia after the allies’ military successes against Ukraine …
Seoul reaffirms willingness to accept North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
South Korea’s foreign minister reaffirmed Seoul’s commitment to protecting and accepting North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine on Monday, amid concerns that legal and political hurdles could lead to their …
China’s Dwindling Marriage Rate Is Fueling Demand for Brides Trafficked From Abroad
The question of who China’s leftover men will marry is becoming a pressing issue for Beijing. The government’s response will shape the country’s future for decades to come.
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 …