Tag: North Korea

Tensions Rise as Large Vessel Linked to North Korea-Russia Arms Deal Docked

On May 29, Voice of America (VOA) reported that a large vessel was spotted at Najin Port, known as the site of arms trade...

Missile Malfunction! North Korea’s Satellite Launch Ends in Disaster

Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan Hayashi Yoshimasa, the government spokesperson, held a press conference on the evening of May 27 (JST). Hayashi announced, "North...

Failed Launch: North Korea’s Military Satellite Crumbles in Mid-Air

The Japanese Ministry of Defense analyzed on May 27 that the satellite launched by North Korea in the West Sea sky did not reach...

From Diplomacy to Defiance: North Korea’s Satellite Launch Amidst Trilateral Talks

Although the three countries, South Korea, China, and Japan have resumed communications and laid the groundwork for the normalization of an alliance, they are showing significant...

North Korea’s Bold Move: Satellite Launch During Critical Regional Talks

North Korea has informed the Japanese government of its plan to launch a satellite on May 27, the day of the Korea-China-Japan summit. This appears...

Living the Dream: North Korea Celebrates New Homes and Patriotism

North Korea has been encouraging its people to dedicate themselves to the nation in gratitude for the recent surge of new houses in different...

U.S. Allies Ramp Up Pressure with Fresh Sanctions on North Korea and Russia

The government has designated seven North Korean individuals and two Russian vessels as targets of independent sanctions. The individuals and vessels were involved in...

Suspicious North Korean Tankers Detected

On May 23, Voice of America (VOA) reported that a North Korean oil tanker was spotted heading towards Russia in international waters. According to Marine...

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...

North Korea’s Lazarus Group Hacks Information of 4,830 Victims in Court Data Breach

The court has begun notifying the 4,830 victims whose information was leaked due to the hacking of the judicial network by the North Korean...

North Korea’s Push for Female Workers Amid Economic Struggles

North Korea has encouraged women to contribute to factories and labor-intensive economic sectors such as mining. On May 20, Rodong Sinmun introduced stories about women...

Tensions Rise as North Korea Plants Thousands of Mines in DMZ

It appears that North Korea is laying additional mines north of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL). According to military authorities, on May 17, North Korea...

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 Ramps Up Military Rhetoric, Threatens More Provocations

North Korea issued three statements and commentaries on May 17. This leaves the door open for potential military provocations in the future. The country...