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'IKEA' Finally Opens In North Korea—But There's A Catch
North Korea flaunts fake IKEA store, defying sanctions. Likely selling counterfeit goods, the store serves as propaganda while exploiting Western brands.
Six Months in Jail for Divorce? North Korea's Controversial New Policy Under Kim Jong-un
Those who are proven to practice such behaviour will be subject to harsh punishment mandated by the government.
Burning Faces and Outdated Gear: Shocking Claims About North Korean Troops in Ukraine Conflict
A little-known unit of the Ukrainian armed forces that calls itself "Khorne Group" have posted what they claim is footage of North Korean troops on the frontline.
North Korean Soldiers Allegedly Hooked on Porn Following Deployment to Russia
In response to these claims, the US DoD has never verified the claims, stressing that the presence of North Korean soldiers in combat is more worrying.
US Company Accidentally Hires North Korean For Remote Work, Gets Blackmailed When They Try To Fire Him
A US company accidentally hired a North Korean remote IT worker who stole sensitive data and attempted to extort the company after being fired.
Arizona Woman Tricks US Fortune 500 Companies Into Hiring North Koreans For Remote Work
The US charges a woman for aiding North Koreans in securing remote IT jobs in the US and funnelling wages back to DPRK, violating US sanctions.
Russians Pay $750 For 'Luxury' Round Trip Skiing Trip in N. Korea
More than 200 Russian tourists holidayed in North Korea on an exclusive ski tour as the pariah state lifts its pandemic tourism ban
Residents Slam Serial Squatter Who Refuses To Pay Rent Despite $400K Yearly Salary
A man and his wife have been dubbed "serial squatters" after they have refused to pay rent for more than four years.
S. Korea's 'Have a Career or Have a Family' Mentality to Blame for Lowest Birth Rate in the World, Study
As women continue to prioritise their careers and finances, South Korea has seen its birth rate decrease to detrimentally low levels.
Putin Gifts Luxury Car To North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un
Moscow and Pyongyang have become closer since the start of the Russian war in Ukraine.
North Korean Defectors Talk About Living Conditions Under Kim Jong-Un's Rule
The number of North Korean defectors has nearly tripled in 2023 compared to the previous two years.
North Korea Dismantles Monument Symbolising Union With South: Report
The structure, officially called the Monument to the Three Charters for National Reunification, was completed after an inter-Korea summit in 2000.
North Korea's Kim Jong-Un Believes Unification With South Korea No Longer Possible
The two Koreas remain technically at war with the presence of nearly two million troops at the border.
Russian Tourists To Be The First Travellers To Visit North Korea Since Covid-19
North Korea imposed one of the world's most stringent lockdowns four years ago.
Kim Jong Un Breaks Down On Camera As He Asks North Korean Women To Have More Children
This comes as North Korea tries to come up with solutions to its declining birth rate.
North Korea Claims It Fired 'Military Spy Satellite,' Says Launch Was Successful
Seoul's spy agency has claimed that Pyongyang may have received support from Russia.
North Korea-Russia Rail Traffic Sees Dramatic Surge, Suggesting Arms Supply: Report
There has been a significant increase in rail traffic between Russia and North Korea.
US Soldier Who Crossed Into North Korea Back In American Officials' Custody
The 23-year-old private crossed into North Korean territory from South Korea on July 18.
Kim Jong-un travels to meet Putin for alleged arms deal
King Charles II congratulated the Kim Dynasty on its 75th anniversary, while Kim Jong-un made his way to Russia to join arms deal discussions with Putin.
US warns North Korea not to sell arms to Russia ahead of Putin, Kim meeting
North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un has arrived in Russia for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
Kim Jong Un speaks of 'danger of a nuclear war' as US holds drills with allies
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States and its allies of turning the waters off the Korean Peninsula into "the most unstable waters."
US soldier Travis King wanted refuge from racial discrimination, claims North Korea
Travis King, the US soldier who crossed into North Korea last month, wanted refuge from "inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination within the US Army,"
Kim Jong Un boosts weapons as US-South Korea prepare military drills
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has ordered a drastic increase in weapons production.
Kim Jong Un sacks top general, asks his military to 'gird for war'
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un asked his generals to prepare for the possibility of war.
US refuses to declare soldier who crossed into North Korea a 'prisoner of war'
The United States government has refused to classify its soldier Travis King as a prisoner of war (PoW) after he crossed into North Korea last month.
US soldier flees into North Korea, detained by authorities
A US Army soldier reportedly crossed the demarcation line into North Korea on Tuesday and is said to be in the custody of North Korean authorities.
North Koreans are 'starving to death' due to food shortage: report
Economic slowdown, border restrictions and Covid-19 have created a shortage of food in North Korea
North Korea fires 'medium range or longer' ballistic missile
South Korea's military said it had "detected one ballistic missile with a medium range or longer fired from the Pyongyang area at 0723 (1023 GMT)".
Trump claims he 'got along well' with dictators like North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
Former US President Donald Trump is no stranger to controversies. He has often made headlines for his remarks and stance on issues.
US, China, Russia argue over North Korea at United Nations
The United States, China and Russia argued during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday over who was to blame for spurring North Korea's dozens of ballistic missile launches and development of a nuclear weapons program.