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North Korea likely 'had help from China' in developing new submarine-launched missile: Gordon Chang

January 15, 2021

North Korea likely 'had help from China' in developing new submarine-launched missile: Gordon Chang

North Korea's new submarine-launched ballistic missile was likely realized with help from Beijing, Gordon Chang told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Friday.

North Korea showcases what it calls ‘world’s most powerful weapon’

January 15, 2021

North Korea showcases what it calls ‘world’s most powerful weapon’

James Carafano: North Korea could spell trouble for Biden — here’s what he needs to do

January 14, 2021

James Carafano: North Korea could spell trouble for Biden — here’s what he needs to do

North Korea has been relatively quiet until recently, but that looks like it is changing. Keeping the Hermit Kingdom from becoming President-elect Joe Biden’s first crisis could well require learning some lessons from what the outgoing administration of President Trump got right.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un solidifies one-man rule amid nuclear arsenal threat

January 12, 2021

North Korea's Kim Jong Un solidifies one-man rule amid nuclear arsenal threat

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was given the title of general secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party formerly held by his late father and grandfather, state media reported Monday, in a move apparently aimed at bolstering his authority amid growing economic challenges.

North Korea threatens to build more nukes, cites US hostility

January 8, 2021

North Korea threatens to build more nukes, cites US hostility

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened to expand his nuclear arsenal and develop more sophisticated weapons systems, saying the fate of relations with the United States depends on whether it abandons its hostile policy, state media reported Saturday.

Kim Jong Un vows to improve North Korea's ties to outside world as economic problems persist

January 8, 2021

Kim Jong Un vows to improve North Korea's ties to outside world as economic problems persist

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he is hoping to dramatically improve his country’s standing with the world as the Hermit Kingdom enters 2021 with an economy fractured by sanctions, natural disasters and coronavirus-related border closings.

Kim Jong Un in holiday message thanks North Koreans for enduring 'difficult times'

January 1, 2021

Kim Jong Un in holiday message thanks North Koreans for enduring 'difficult times'

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un sent a New Year's letter to his people, reportedly the first time a leader in the country has issued a personalized note since his father, Kim Jong-Il, did in 1995.

South Korea bans flying anti-Kim propaganda leaflets to North Korea by balloon

December 15, 2020

South Korea bans flying anti-Kim propaganda leaflets to North Korea by balloon

South Korea’s parliament on Monday approved contentious legislation criminalizing the flying of propaganda leaflets by balloon toward North Korea, despite fierce criticism that the country is sacrificing freedom of expression to improve ties with the rival North.

On Otto Warmbier's birthday, his legacy lives on

December 13, 2020

On Otto Warmbier's birthday, his legacy lives on

Otto Warmier's parents, Cindy and Fred, have been waging a global legal battle against Kim Jong Un's regime for what happened to their son, and to expose its brutal human rights violations.

North Korea accused of using coronavirus to crack down on human rights

December 12, 2020

North Korea accused of using coronavirus to crack down on human rights

Seven members of the U.N. Security Council voiced their concerns during a private, virtual meeting.