Lt. Gen. Cha Yong-pom, a senior North Korean defense official, has been confirmed as the general who greeted Vladimir Putin during Moscow’s Victory Day parade, signaling his rising role in North Korea's growing military alignment with Russia.
North Korea has begun building its third Choe Hyon-class destroyer, aiming for completion by October 2026 as part of its push to expand maritime nuclear strike capabilities and strengthen military ties with Russia.
South Korea’s intelligence agency has halted psychological broadcasts toward North Korea as part of a broader effort to restore peace and improve transparency.
North Korea has abruptly barred foreign tourists from its newly opened Wonsan-Kalma resort just weeks after its launch, raising questions about demand and image control.
A North Korean defector is suing Kim Jong-un in South Korea’s first case filed by a regime victim for crimes against humanity, seeking justice and international attention.
Kim Jong-un visited Kumsusan Palace on July 8 to mark the 31st anniversary of Kim Il Sung’s death, signaling a selective return to legacy symbolism ahead of North Korea’s major political events this fall.
A new book by journalist Yoji Gomi sheds light on the mysterious life of Kim Jong-un’s mother, Ko Yong-hui, based on years of reporting and interviews.
Kim Myong-sik, North Korea’s former navy chief reportedly dismissed after a failed destroyer launch, has reappeared in state media, fueling speculation over his current status.
