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Kim Jong-un frequently surrounded by heavily armed bodyguards in recent appearances

The North Korean government has reportedly seen a significant increase in armed desertions, with some cases involving soldiers fleeing with rifles and thousands of...

South Korea to reveal missile carrying massive warhead at military parade amid tensions with North

South Korea will showcase its so-called Hyunmoo-5 missile, capable of delivering powerful retaliatory strikes against North Korea, during the 76th Armed Forces Day parade...

China cuts rice and fertilizer exports to North Korea by 98% amid worsening diplomatic ties

China has drastically reduced its exports of essential agricultural goods and materials, such as rice, corn, and fertilizers, to North Korea by up to...

North Korean artworks from sanctioned studio sold in South Korea, raising nuclear funding concerns

Artworks produced by Mansudae Art Studio, an art organization directly affiliated with North Korea’s Workers’ Party of Korea, are reportedly being sold openly in...

IAEA chief sparks global concerns by suggesting recognition of North Korea as ‘nuclear state’

In a significant shift in tone, Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), suggested that the international community should recognize...

South Korean gov’t announces ‘top-tier’ visas to attract high-tech foreign talent

The Justice Ministry announced Thursday the introduction of new visas aimed at recruiting and retaining foreign talent, with the country expecting around three million...

North Korean currency value plummets while food prices soar, deepening economic crisis

The North Korean won to U.S. dollar exchange rate has surged to record levels, further exacerbating the economic hardship faced by citizens as food...

Despite hardships, young North Korean men chase Russian jobs for unmatched wages

A growing number of men in their 30s from Pyongyang and other major North Korean cities are reportedly seeking opportunities to be dispatched to...

Deepfake of Kim Yo-jong singing spoof song goes viral, mocks trash balloon provocations

A parody video featuring Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, singing and dancing to a South Korean song has recently gained...

SK hynix begins producing world’s first 12-layer HBM chip

SK hynix began mass production of its 12-layer high bandwidth memory 3E (HBM3E), becoming the world's first supplier to do so. The company announced Thursday...