‘I want to defect to South’: North Korean soldier captured in Kursk breaks silence
The soldier confirmed earlier intelligence reports of heavy casualties in drone attacks, language barrier.
North Korea vows to bolster nuclear force as US, allies push for denuclearization
But Washington said it still remained open to dialogue.
Ukraine broadcasts appeal to North Korean soldiers to surrender
The move marks Kyiv’s latest psychological warfare tactic to encourage North Koreans in Kursk to defect.
In North Korea, rich women own taxis and young men compete for jobs driving them
Women can't legally drive in North Korea, but they can earn a lot by converting their private vehicles to taxis
North Korea’s ‘Day of the Shining Star’ festivities muted amid travel restrictions
Kim Jong Il’s birthday touted as the country’s greatest holiday, but no ‘presents’ from late Dear Leader in 2025.
‘I want to defect to South’: North Korean soldier captured in Kursk breaks silence
The soldier confirmed earlier intelligence reports of heavy casualties in drone attacks, language barrier.
North Korea vows to bolster nuclear force as US, allies push for denuclearization
But Washington said it still remained open to dialogue.
Ukraine broadcasts appeal to North Korean soldiers to surrender
The move marks Kyiv’s latest psychological warfare tactic to encourage North Koreans in Kursk to defect.
In North Korea, rich women own taxis and young men compete for jobs driving them
Women can't legally drive in North Korea, but they can earn a lot by converting their private vehicles to taxis
North Korea expected to send many health workers to Russia: think tank
The North’s leader Kim Jong Un said in early February that regional public health modernization was a ‘top priority
North Korea’s ‘Day of the Shining Star’ festivities muted amid travel restrictions
Kim Jong Il’s birthday touted as the country’s greatest holiday, but no ‘presents’ from late Dear Leader in 2025.
South Korea and US hold first joint aerial exercise of 2nd Trump administration
The United States deployed its B1-B bomber, joining U.S. and South Korean fighter planes.
North Korea’s ‘largest’ warship under construction with Russian aid: report
Construction of the vessel started in May 2024 at the Chongjin Shipyard on the northeast coast.
EXPLAINED: North Korea is dismantling a family reunion facility. What’s next?
At least in the short term, the demolition will create even greater obstacles for separated families.
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North Korea must compensate for killing of South Korean official: Court
Lee Dae-jun was shot under direct orders from North Korean authorities near the maritime border with the South.
By Taejun Kang for RFA
