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North Korean taekwondo athletes spotted in Beijing, marking country’s first delegation sent abroad since COVID

August 18, 2023

North Korean taekwondo athletes spotted in Beijing, marking country’s first delegation sent abroad since COVID

North Korea has sent its first delegation abroad since the country shut down its borders during the pandemic. A group of Taekwondo World Championships competitors were seen in Beijing.

Kim Jong Un stealing deceased grandfather's political title, North Korean observers say

August 17, 2023

Kim Jong Un stealing deceased grandfather's political title, North Korean observers say

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has adopted the prestigious title of "Great President" of the ruling party in recent months, according to observers.

North Korea prepares weapons tests, may launch spy satellite, South Korean spy agency says

August 17, 2023

North Korea prepares weapons tests, may launch spy satellite, South Korean spy agency says

A spy agency in South Korea said that North Korea is preparing to conduct more weapons tests and may even attempt to launch a satellite for military reconnaissance.

Pentagon disputes Pyongyang’s claim that US soldier Travis King willingly sought 'refuge' in North Korea

August 15, 2023

Pentagon disputes Pyongyang’s claim that US soldier Travis King willingly sought 'refuge' in North Korea

The Pentagon says it has not had contact with Travis T. King, the U.S. soldier who North Korea is claiming crossed into its borders willingly to escape racial discrimination.

North Korea condemns US-led human rights meeting at UN as 'despicable' and geopolitically motivated

August 15, 2023

North Korea condemns US-led human rights meeting at UN as 'despicable' and geopolitically motivated

North Korea denounced a planned open Security Council meeting on their human rights record, labeling it as "despicable" and accusing the U.S. of pursuing its own geopolitical agenda.

South Korea's president calls for deeper cooperation with US, Japan to address nuclear threat in North Korea

August 15, 2023

South Korea's president calls for deeper cooperation with US, Japan to address nuclear threat in North Korea

Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea, is calling for deeper security cooperation between the United States and Japan in an effort to address the nuclear threat in North Korea.

New North Korean underwater drone points to regime's evolving nuclear weapons doctrine: expert

August 15, 2023

New North Korean underwater drone points to regime's evolving nuclear weapons doctrine: expert

North Korea's unveiling of multiple new, unmanned, underwater nuclear-capable vessels has highlighted the country's growing ambition to expand its nuclear capabilities.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders sharp missile production increase, wants power to 'surely annihilate' enemies

August 14, 2023

North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders sharp missile production increase, wants power to 'surely annihilate' enemies

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has ordered missile factories to ramp up its production capabilities and be war-ready as the South and US begin joint military drills.

Chinese fishing ban blasted as PR stunt that does 'nothing' to protect wildlife

August 12, 2023

Chinese fishing ban blasted as PR stunt that does 'nothing' to protect wildlife

A nonprofit dedicated to ocean conservation has raised concerns that China’s recent fishing ban amounts to little more than a PR stunt since the country allegedly doesn’t fish much in the recently banned areas.

Kim Jong Un orders troops to 'gird for a war' and begin offensive preparations amid US, South Korean drills

August 10, 2023

Kim Jong Un orders troops to 'gird for a war' and begin offensive preparations amid US, South Korean drills

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his Central Military Commission to step up "war preparation" in an "offensive way" to deter U.S. and South Korean military drills in the area.