North Korea tightens grip on pine mushroom trade to secure vital foreign currency
The government has granted exclusive export rights to state-run trading companies, effectively banning any unauthorized sale or distribution of pine mushrooms.
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North Korean diplomats allegedly acting as couriers for laborers in Russia
North Korean diplomats stationed in Russia have been involved in delivering funds and letters from laborers to their families in North Korea.
North Korean leader revisits flooded area, proposes relocation to capital, KCNA reports
The disaster has exacerbated the already difficult living conditions in North Korea, where economic sanctions and chronic food shortages have left many vulnerable.
North Korea escalates tensions by launching trash-filled balloons across DMZ
The South Korean government has yet to release detailed information regarding the precise contents of the balloons. However, initial assessments suggest that the balloons may be filled with various waste materials, raising environmental and health concerns.
UN expert on North Korea faces Swiss arrest over alleged Chinese espionage
A UN expert on North Korea is facing arrest in Switzerland over allegations of espionage for China.
Kishida pushes for rapid debate on Japan’s Constitution revision
Addressing LDP members, Kishida emphasized the urgency of modernizing the 1947 Constitution, particularly its Article 9, which renounces war and prohibits Japan from maintaining military forces for combat purposes.
South Korean president faces post-vacation challenges
President Yoon’s administration is grappling with a range of issues. High inflation and rising costs of essential goods have been prominent concerns among the electorate.
Tensions escalate among North Korea’s overseas workers amid heightened surveillance
North Korean authorities have significantly ramped up their surveillance of workers in foreign countries. These measures include more frequent check-ins, restricted movements, and heightened scrutiny of communications.
North Korea denounces Germany’s entry into U.N. command
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius defended the move, emphasizing that it reflects Berlin's strong commitment to the Indo-Pacific strategy and to international security.
North Korea to intensify use of ‘gray zone’ tactics against U.S, new report reveals
The report, released by a leading security think tank, outlines how North Korea plans to leverage a range of unconventional methods to undermine U.S. interests and influence
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