Tag: North Korea

Putin’s North Korean Gambit: Bolstering Ties as Ukraine War Drags On

Upon announcing Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea between June 18-19, Japanese media outlets have raised alarm, anticipating a deepening of military...

North-South Tensions Escalate with New Military Movements at the DMZ

It was confirmed on the 18th that North Korean troops had crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) again but retreated after the South Korean...

The Fragile Friendship of Putin and Kim: What Lies Beyond Ukraine?

While North Korea and Russia are strengthening their ties amidst the Ukraine war, some speculate that the friendship between Russian President Vladimir Putin and...

Putin’s Impending North Korea Visit Sparks Speculation

As speculation arises about Russian President Vladimir Putin's impending visit to North Korea, South Korea's Ministry of Unification noted on June 17 that it's...

North Korea Gets Creative With New Psychological Warfare Tactic: Waste Balloons

Analysts suggest that North Korea's four rounds of waste balloons (balloons filled with trash) launched toward the South last month are experiments with a...

Unexpected Greetings: Kim Jong Un Sends Birthday Wishes to King Charles III

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message on the official birthday of the U.K.'s King Charles III. According to the South Korean...

Under the Radar: How North Korea Continues to Skirt International Sanctions

North Korea has once again been caught in the act of illegal ship-to-ship transfers in its territorial waters. According to Voice of America (VOA) on...

New Satellite Images Reveal Unusual Activity in North Korea’s Capital

Speculations are rising that the new large structure being installed in Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea, may be related to Russian...

UN Security Council Convenes Amid North Korean Human Rights Concerns

The UN Security Council (UNSC) convened a public meeting on June 12 to discuss the issue of human rights in North Korea. Under the chairmanship...

Will Putin Step Up His Arms Deal with North Korea?

As Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea is expected next week, there's a growing interest in whether he will agree to provide...

Putin’s Visit a Grand Welcome Awaited in North Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit North Korea early next week. The upcoming meeting between Kim Jong Un and Putin will likely...

Is North Korea No Longer Hungry? Rice Import Data Reveals a New Trend

North Korea's rice imports from China have significantly decreased in 2024. This could be due to an improvement in North Korea's food shortage or...

North Korea Ramps Up Submarine Moves, Possible Missile Tests Loom

Recent observations from North Korea's key submarine base at Sinpo Shipyard have captured sequential movements of submarines, including the Kim Kun Ok Hero Submarine....