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NIS Reports: 3,000 North Korean Troops in Russia, 10,000 More to Follow

South Korea's NIS reports North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia, expecting an additional 10,000 by December.

North Korea’s Trash Balloons to Cost Over $15K in Property Damages

The property damage in the metropolitan area of South Korea caused by North Korea's trash balloons amounts to around $19,000. According to data revealed by...

IAEA Chief Raises Concerns Over North Korea’s Nuclear Maneuvers

The IAEA has stated that operation signs continue to be observed at the experimental light water reactor in North Korea.

Is North Korea Flouting UN Sanctions with New Coal Shipments?

Another massive ship was spotted at the coal loading dock in North Korea's Najin Port.

North Korea-EU Trade Tumbles: A Closer Look at the Numbers

According to recent statistics, trade between North Korea and the European Union (EU) decreased last year. On May 22, Radio Free Asia (RFA) cited trade...

Hunger in North Korea: An Unresolved Issue Amidst Improved Agriculture

An analysis by a U.S. expert on the North Korean economy indicates that the country's agricultural situation improved since 2023. However, it is pointed...

North Korea Takes Down South Korean Fire Station, Ignites New Tensions

North Korea was confirmed to have demolished a fire station, a property of the South Korean government within the Kumgangsan tourist region. This marks...

Defying UN Resolutions: North Korea Conducts Nuclear Counterattack Simulation

The South Korean government announced on the 23rd that it deplores North Korea's execution of a nuclear counterattack simulation targeting U.S.-South Korea joint military...

Chinese Delegation’s Visit to North Korea Sparks Discussion on Denuclearization

Concerning China's Zhao Leji's visit to North Korea, the government emphasized, "Interactions with North Korea by surrounding countries, including those related to the Korean...

China’s Power Move: High-Ranking Official Visits North Korea

Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), arrived in Pyongyang and held talks with Choe Ryong Hae, the...

North Korea’s Troubled Economy: $22 Billion Trade Deficit with China

North Korea's trade deficit with China over the past 30 years was revealed to have exceeded $22 billion (29.997 trillion KRW). Voice of America (VOA)...