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North Korea elected to World Health Organization executive board

May 31, 2023

North Korea elected to World Health Organization executive board

The North Korean Ministry of Public Health's Dr. Jong Min Pak has been elected to the executive board of the World Health Organization until at least 2026.

South Korea recovers piece from North Korea's failed spy satellite rocket launch: 'serious defects'

May 31, 2023

South Korea recovers piece from North Korea's failed spy satellite rocket launch: 'serious defects'

South Korea's Defense Ministry said its military salvaged a white, metal cylinder that is believed to be part of the crashed North Korean rocket, which failed to launch.

North Korea missile launch that put South Korea, Japan on high alert ends in failure

May 30, 2023

North Korea missile launch that put South Korea, Japan on high alert ends in failure

North Korea launched a rocket early Wednesday morning, putting South Korea and Japan on high alert as residents were advised to take shelter before it ended in failure.

North Korea to launch spy satellite for monitoring US military drills with South

May 30, 2023

North Korea to launch spy satellite for monitoring US military drills with South

North Korea says it will launch satellites to monitor the U.S. joint military exercises with South Korea, though its capabilities for doing so remain unclear.

North Korea tells neighboring Japan of plans to launch satellite, safety warning issued

May 29, 2023

North Korea tells neighboring Japan of plans to launch satellite, safety warning issued

North Korea notified neighboring Japan on Monday that it expects to launch a satellite in the coming days, which would require long-range missile technology.

North Korea infant jailed for life after parents found with Bible according to recent report

May 28, 2023

North Korea infant jailed for life after parents found with Bible according to recent report

A U.S. State Department report found that a infant and his entire family were sentenced to a North Korean prison camp for having a Bible.

Trump's bizarre reaction to DeSantis' announcement sparks confusion online

May 24, 2023

Trump's bizarre reaction to DeSantis' announcement sparks confusion online

Former President Donald Trump's comments mentioning his "red button" and Kim Jung Un in response to Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's campaign launch sparked confusion online.

Leaders of European Union, South Korea agree to increase pressure on Russia, condemn North Korea missile tests

May 22, 2023

Leaders of European Union, South Korea agree to increase pressure on Russia, condemn North Korea missile tests

South Korea's president met with European Council President Charles Michel and other E.U. officials after a summit in Japan. The leaders agreed to condemn North Korea's missile tests.

State Dept. promises to punish North Korea if illicit satellite is launched

May 18, 2023

State Dept. promises to punish North Korea if illicit satellite is launched

The U.S. State Department has threatened to take further steps to punish North Korea if the rogue nation goes through with its planned spy satellite launch.

North Korea looks to the final frontier as Kim Jong Un readies launch of spy satellite

May 17, 2023

North Korea looks to the final frontier as Kim Jong Un readies launch of spy satellite

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a completed military spy satellite this week as concerns mount a launch will come in the next few weeks.