North Korea
North Korea executions more than doubled after COVID, human rights group says
A plurality of death sentences before the pandemic were for murder, while during the pandemic, prosecutions seemingly centered around cultural crimes and information crimes.
UK condemns North Korean missile launches testing warheads containing cluster munitions
North Korea fires missiles ahead of possible US, South Korea talks
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemns warship accident as 'criminal'
The rare public disclosure of an accident follows a report of the launch of another destroyer of a similar size in April attended by Kim at the west coast shipyard of Nampho.
Russia begins building road bridge to North Korea, PM says
The bridge is being built near the existing "Friendship Bridge," a rail bridge which was commissioned in 1959 after the Korean War.
Hundreds of North Korean troops killed while fighting Ukraine, Seoul says
Pyongyang earlier this week confirmed for the first time that it had sent troops to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine under orders from leader Kim Jong Un.
1,000-year-old Buddha statue discovered in North Korea
An imposing statue of Amitābha Buddha has been unearthed at Yakjon-ri site, with ceramic and tile finds confirming it dates back to the early 10th century.
North Koreans are not eating your dogs, Russia rushes to reassure citizens
Concerns grew following social media reports that pets were going missing - prompting locals to reportedly confront North Koreans about what they were allegedly doing to their dogs.
Ukraine dep. intel chief: 'Russia destroys global order, works with rogue regimes'
EUROPE AFFAIRS | "Russia only understands the language of force,” Maj.-Gen. Vadym Skibitsky told the 'Post.'
South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Syria, a North Korea ally
South Korea and Syria have formed diplomatic relations, marking a shift from Syria’s past alignment with North Korea.
South Korea says it fires shots after North Korean soldiers cross demarcation line
On Monday, the South's military said about 1,500 North Koreans were working on barbed wire installations and land work in the demilitarized zone, as the North was conducting military exercises.
Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea
The bridge was agreed upon during a visit by President Vladimir Putin to North Korea in 2024, when the two countries signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement.
North Korea to build its first nuclear-powered submarine
The news posted a photo showing the country's leader, Kim Jong-Un inspecting what seems to be part of the submarine.
