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Russia agrees to help North Korea modernize drug industry at talks in Moscow
Russia has agreed to help North Korea modernize its pharmaceutical industry, with a particular focus on indigenous production of antibiotics, according to the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang. The two allies …
US ‘sensitive country’ listing triggers renewed debate over South Korean nukes
South Korean lawmakers sparred on Monday over whether conservatives’ open consideration of nuclear armament to deter North Korea led the U.S. to designate the ROK as a “sensitive country.” The …
Emergency fundraiser looks to save North Korean human rights NGOs after US cuts
A U.S.-based nonprofit has started an emergency fundraiser to save South Korean nongovernmental organizations working on North Korean human rights, after Washington’s cuts to foreign aid programs triggered a major …
North Korea carries out controlled burns at main airport as fires rage in South
North Korea carried out large-scale controlled burns at its main airport in recent days to remove dry vegetation, likely looking to reduce fire risks and potential dangers to aircraft as …
South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement
South Korea’s acting president called for heightened military readiness against North Korean nuclear and missile “provocations” on Monday evening, shortly after the Constitutional Court restored him to his duties. Prime …
Shoigu meets Kim Jong Un, North Korean missile defenses and DPRK guns in Kursk
Russian security chief Sergei Shoigu made a surprise visit to Pyongyang on Friday to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, a trip that came as DPRK troops fight …
China’s Impatient State Capital Impedes the Innovations It Aims to Promote
China envisions a system of patient capital where investors are committed to supporting hard tech companies through high-risk, high-reward R&D. So far, it has had limited success.
Letting loose: Moments of joy in everyday North Korean life — in photos
North Korea hardly enjoys a reputation as a happy place. In the global imagination, the name of the country conjures up images of stern goose-stepping soldiers, malnourished children living in …
US Treasury lifts sanctions on crypto mixer linked to North Korean laundering
The U.S. has lifted sanctions against an anonymized cryptocurrency mixer linked to North Korean money laundering, an action blockchain professionals and privacy advocates have hailed as a major victory against …
North Korea shouldn’t be rewarded for role in Ukraine war: Seoul’s top diplomat
North Korea must not be rewarded for deploying troops to fight in the Ukraine war, according to South Korea’s foreign minister, emphasizing the need to halt “illegal military cooperation” between …
UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’
The U.N. Human Rights Council is set to address concerns over North Korea’s involvement in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in its newest resolution, a draft put forward by Australia and …
China’s New Economic Coercion Toolkit
Sanctions, export controls and other administrative measures are increasingly crucial in Beijing’s efforts to push back against foreign government actions with asymmetric retaliation.
Amid Panama Port Sale, China Demands Patriotism From Its Private Sector
The Chinese government frequently demands that businesses prove their political loyalty – even at the cost of their own financial interests.
Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea
South Korea is investigating two North Koreans reportedly found aboard a small wooden boat that drifted into ROK waters in the Yellow Sea this month, Seoul’s unification ministry confirmed on …
Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets
North Korean apples can now be found on display in supermarkets at major cities in the Russian Far East, despite violating U.N. sanctions on DPRK agricultural imports that Moscow once …
North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations
North Korea has condemned the U.S. for sending “weird questionnaires” to U.N. and international organizations asking about potential affiliations with communist or anti-American groups, labeling it as an attempt to …
Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine jeopardizes North Korean’s war bonanza
Just two months into Donald Trump’s presidency, North Korea is already facing a shifting geopolitical landscape that could have profound consequences for its future. While Trump has not yet taken …
Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu arrived in Pyongyang on Friday for talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to Russian and DPRK state media, as the allies …
North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media
North Korea successfully tested a “new-generation” air defense missile system on Thursday, according to state media, as U.S. and South Korean forces concluded their 10-day Freedom Shield military exercises. The …
North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units
North Korea has condemned Japan’s reported plans to deploy long-range missile units capable of striking the DPRK, calling the move a “dangerous provocation” despite Tokyo’s insistence that it is still …
US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep
The roar of massive Chinook helicopters filled the air near the inter-Korean border on Thursday as U.S.-ROK forces worked in tandem to build a temporary bridge over a river crossing, …
North Korean troops fighting for Russia have ‘perpetuated’ Ukraine war, US says
North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia have “perpetuated” the war in Ukraine, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday, in what appears to be the Trump administration’s most direct criticism …
Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors
South Korea has raised concerns about North Korea’s treatment of soldiers and protections for DPRK prisoners of war captured by Ukraine, expressing support for the latest recommendations by the U.N. …
The existential crisis facing the North Korean human rights movement
A White House order suspending funding for U.S. foreign assistance programs has precipitated an existential crisis for North Korean human rights organizations, likely forcing some to shutter entirely and raising …
North Korean hackers exploit zero-day Windows vulnerability for sweeping attacks
North Korean cybercriminals have exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Windows to carry out sweeping espionage and data theft campaigns, according to an American-Japanese cybersecurity firm. Trend Micro’s Trend …