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Chinese envoy voices hope for foreign tourists to ski at North Korean resort
China’s ambassador to North Korea has voiced hope that foreign tourists will be able to enjoy skiing at a winter resort just across the border, though travel industry insiders say …
Chinese man pleads guilty to shipping weapons to North Korea from the US
A Chinese national living illegally in the U.S. pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiring to export firearms, ammunition and other military items to North Korea, according to the Justice Department. …
Kim Jong Un’s hospital visit, damaged warship’s voyage and DPRK election report
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a hospital construction site in Kusong on Monday, where he criticized the skills of the military conscripts he frequently mobilizes for major state …
Kim Jong Un blames poor hospital construction on use of unskilled military labor
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a hospital construction site in Kusong on Monday, according to state media, where he criticized the skill level of the military conscripts he …
Russia is helping North Korea produce knockoff Iranian attack drones, Kyiv says
Russia is helping North Korea domestically produce its knockoff version of Iran’s Shahed attack drones, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief said, warning the tech could pose a threat to South Korea …
UK deploys warship to curb North Korean sanctions evasion near Japan
The U.K. has deployed a vessel near Japan to help monitor North Korea’s suspected maritime sanctions evasion, marking its latest effort to enforce U.N. restrictions amid concerns about Pyongyang’s weapons …
North Korea, Russia to launch 6K-mile trans-Siberian rail link between capitals
North Korea and Russia are set to resume train service on the over 6,000-mile rail link between their capitals next week, a trans-Siberian journey that experts say could facilitate the …
China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
Elon Musk Just Picked a Fight He Cannot Win
When business titans and political leaders fall out, global autocracies show that the billionaires almost always lose.
Japanese Economic Nationalism and the Seven & i Holdings Takeover
At issue is not only the future of one of Japan’s most recognizable retail giants, but also the extent to which Tokyo's economic nationalism will prevent majority foreign ownership of …
The United States Needs a Nuclear Operation Warp Speed
A nuclear energy resurgence is vital to meet rising electricity demand.
From the Spanish Peso to the US Dollar: China’s Role in Global Reserve Currencies
China’s demand for gold today hearkens back to the 16th century, when Chinese demand for silver ushered in the world’s first period of economic globalization.
North Korean defector sentenced after attempt to return to DPRK in stolen bus
A North Korean defector who stole a bus in an attempt to return to the DPRK has received a suspended prison sentence in South Korea, highlighting the harsh realities some …
PhD in propaganda? Questions swirl over North Korean ad to study in Pyongyang
North Korea’s leading university is seemingly inviting applications for two English-language doctoral research positions for foreigners, but amid several inconsistencies and the absence of official confirmation, doubts have arisen about …
Seoul urges civic group to halt leaflet launches toward North Korea
South Korea’s unification ministry has formally urged a civic group to stop launching leaflets toward North Korea, marking the first such appeal since the anti-leaflet law was struck down in …
Photos Of The Day: Naval Aviation Independent Bomber Regiment, South Sea Fleet, PLANAF
This Independent Bomber Regiment is PLAN's primary anti-ship unit with over 20 H-6J (PLAN's H-6K variant) and H-6G (EW variant. Pennant number 9081 noted below.
North Korea ‘wiped off the internet’ for nine hours after mysterious outage
North Korea’s connection to the internet was severed for nearly nine hours Saturday morning, cutting the country off from the wider web, delaying official party news and disconnecting email servers. …
Photos Of The Day: J-10C ole-school ground attack configuration
2x250lb free fall bombs and 2x90 mm unguided rocket pods, surely "a blast from the past". Pun, of course, intended.
On board the driverless lorries hoping to transform China's transport industry
Driverless lorries are now operating across China - but public concern about these vehicles remains.
China and the Tragedy of Leninist One-Party Politics
The CCP is pulled between the opposing fears of factionalism and one-man rule – both of which stem from the inherent features of a Leninist system like China’s.
Amid the Trade War, the CCP Is Converting Hardship Into Power
The real test for the CCP is not whether it can survive economic hardship, but whether it can continue to extract legitimacy from suffering and sacrifice.
Civic group sends leaflets to North Korea ahead of ROK presidential election
A South Korean civic group representing families of North Korean abduction victims launched balloons carrying leaflets across the border this week, demanding answers about the fate of their loved ones. …
Major DPRK conglomerate targets Russian market with wide-ranging trademark bid
A major North Korean conglomerate is looking to secure brand protection in Russia, NK News analysis of official records shows, as it eyes exports of “biostimulants for plants,” beverages and …
Justice Department seeks forfeiture of $7.74M in North Korean crypto laundering
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint on Thursday seeking the forfeiture of over $7.74 million in cryptocurrency that North Korean IT workers allegedly laundered to fund the country’s …
Photos Of The Day: A possible air refuelable PLAAF strike package
YY-20 + J-15 + J-20 + H-6N Friday, January 03, 2025 Power Projection PR Of The Day: H-6N "President Xi's soft-power on display," Mid Air Refueling PLA watchers have had a …