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Seaside resort in Kim Jong-un’s hometown prepares to ‘welcome tourists’

North Korea is finalizing the launch of its Wonsan seaside resort, a high-profile tourism project aimed at drawing foreign visitors and revenue.

North Korea permits individual car ownership for first time, Seoul says

North Korea is allowing individuals to register private cars for the first time, but experts say legal and financial barriers will limit its impact.

North Korea unveils new air-to-air missile in live-fire test, likely backed by Russian tech

North Korea unveiled a new air-to-air missile in a live-fire test, likely supported by Russian technology, as part of its growing drone and strike capabilities.

North Koreans say soaring rice prices ‘scarier than U.S. weapons’ as Kim Jong-un’s economic policy backfires

Rice prices in North Korea have nearly doubled amid tightened state control, prompting inflation, market strain, and concern over public discontent.

Woman accused of blackmailing Son Heung-min was his former lover, report says

A woman accused of blackmailing Son Heung-min is reportedly a former lover, police say, with investigations ongoing into a fake pregnancy claim.

U.S. extends North Korea travel ban until August next year

The U.S. has extended its travel ban to North Korea through August 2026, citing ongoing risks of arrest and detention for American citizens.

Trump hints at North Korea nuclear talks, upping pressure on Middle East

President Trump signals potential return to North Korea nuclear talks while applying pressure and incentives across the Middle East, including Iran and Syria.

North Korea could possess 50 ICBMs by 2035, U.S. intelligence warns

North Korea could possess up to 50 ICBMs by 2035, a new U.S. intelligence report warns, escalating threats to the U.S. homeland.

North Korea’s IT workers infiltrating U.S. firms through Chinese shell companies

A new report reveals that North Korean IT workers used Chinese shell firms to infiltrate U.S. companies, funneling funds and data back to Pyongyang.

Kim Jong-un orders North Korean military to complete preparations for war

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for full war readiness during a tactical drill, urging the military to treat combat training as its top revolutionary priority.