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South Korea warns of ‘stern military action’ as North’s trash balloon launches continue

Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) on Monday warned that it could take "stern military actions" if Pyongyang’s continued trash-laden balloons compromise the safety...

North Korea demands wage increase for workers in China, pushing salaries above $500

North Korean authorities have reportedly requested an increase in the wages of their workers employed at Chinese companies. In Liaoning Province, including cities such as...

Over 30,000 North Korean defectors now living in South Korea, with majority in Seoul area

The number of North Korean defectors residing in South Korea has surpassed 30,000, according to recent data. Representative Han Jung-ae of the Democratic Party revealed...

North could carry out seventh nuke test around U.S. election: South’s National Security Adviser

National Security Adviser Shin Won-sik said Monday that North Korea could carry out its seventh nuclear weapons test around the time of the U.S....

North Korea, Russia to resume passenger train services after 4-year hiatus starting December

North Korea and Russia are set to resume regular passenger train services three times a week starting December 15, marking the end of a...

North Korea’s imports of Chinese liquor surge 37-fold in August, amounting to $1.76M

North Korea notably ramped up its imports of Chinese baijiu last month, purchasing over $1 million worth of the traditional Chinese liquor in August. According...

Kim Jong-un briefed on special forces plans infiltrating South Korea’s missile command

Recent reports suggest that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was briefed on plans for special forces to infiltrate South Korea’s Army Missile Strategy Command...

Iraq buys LIG Nex1’s Cheongung-II missiles for $2.8 billion

LIG Nex1, a Korean defense company, has won a 3.7 trillion won ($2.78 billion) contract with Iraq to export its Cheongung-II missile defense system. The...

North Korea’s top envoy to Cuba begins duties, vows to further strengthen ties

North Korea's new ambassador to Cuba has vowed to further strengthen ties with Havana, seven months after South Korea established diplomatic ties with Cuba...

North Korea and Russia boost trade in sanctioned goods, including medical equipment

North Korea and Russia have reportedly expanded their trade involving items that violate international sanctions following their June summit, according to intelligence sources. This includes...