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North Korea’s top missile developer spotted in Russia, allegedly seeking advanced technology

Kim Jong-sik, First Deputy Director of the Military Industry Department of the Central Committee of North Korea’s Workers’ Party and the key figure in...

Russia sends 447 goats to North Korea in a sign of deepening ties

Russia's agriculture safety watchdog has approved the shipment of 447 goats to North Korea after reviewing related veterinary and sanitary conditions, according to its...

Gov’t to urge carmakers to disclose EV battery details as fire-driven phobia spreads

All auto manufacturers in Korea will be advised by the government to voluntarily disclose the details of the batteries installed in their EVs —...

North Korean trash balloon suspected as cause of wildfire near border in South Korea

A wildfire broke out in Paju, Gyeonggi, with a waste-carrying balloon sent from North Korea suspected to be the cause. The blaze was reported around...

Kim Jong-un spotted using new Mercedes-Maybach SUV amid ongoing sanctions

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been confirmed to be using a brand-new luxury sports utility vehicle (SUV) from Mercedes-Benz. On August 10, the Korean...

Mercedes fire sparks used EV selling spree as prices plummet

EVs are piling up in the used car market — and prices are sliding — as people terrified by a recent Mercedes EV explosion...

North launches more than 240 trash-laden balloons overnight. Only 4 percent land.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) confirmed Sunday that more than 240 trash-laden balloons were released by North Korea from the previous evening...

Kim Jong-un’s succession plans in question: Rumors of Kim Ju-ae’s younger brother emerge

Tae Yong-ho, Secretary-General of the National Unification Advisory Council, addressed speculation that Kim Ju-ae, daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, may be his...

North Korean judo star sent to coal mine despite silver medal after losing to South Korea

Despite winning a silver medal at the 1990 Beijing Asian Games in the judo final against South Korea, North Korean judo athlete Lee Chang-soo...

Kim Yo-jong shows deference to Kim Jong-un’s daughter, hinting at succession

Ju-ae, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, made a rare public appearance after more than 80 days. She was seen at an...