Negotiating with North Korea in the Shadow of Great Power Rivalry

The United States and South Korea have converged on the idea of dialogue with North Korea. But can it work? Will it? U.S. President Donald Trump has repeated his intention to meet North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, while Elbridge Colby, the...

US Army secretary calls North Korea, China ‘basic threats’ in region

US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll has said North Korea and China are both “basic threats” in regional security as President Donald Trump’s administration might seek to adjust the role of American troops stationed in South Korea to better...

U.S. Army secretary calls N. Korea, China both 'basic threats' in region

By Lee Minji PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll has said North Korea and China are both "basic threats" in regional security as President Donald Trump's administration might seek to adjust the...

‘Bourgeois’ breast implants: North Korea targets underground cosmetic surgeries

North Korean women are being punished for undergoing underground cosmetic surgeries as Kim Jong Un deems breast implants a “bourgeois” indulgence. The city of Sariwon, which is 75km from the capital Pyongyang, is cracking down on illegal breast...

North Korea Cracks Down on Cosmetic Surgery, Targets Breast Implants as "Capitalist" Acts

In a sweeping move to reinforce ideological control, North Korea has launched a severe crackdown on women undergoing cosmetic surgeries, with a particular focus on breast augmentation procedures. The Kim Jong Un regime has branded these surgeries...

North Korea seeks Chinese investment through delayed payment schemes

North Korean trading officials on assignment in China are actively seeking businesspeople willing to invest in the North. The regime appears to be pressuring them to earn more foreign currency before Party Foundation Day. “North Korean traders...

“Kim Jong Un Slams Failure”: North Korea Plans 5,000-Ton Destroyer By 2026 As Arrests Follow Capsized Warship And Mounting Global Suspicion

IN A NUTSHELL 🚢 North Korea plans to launch a 5,000-ton destroyer by October 2026, marking a significant military development. 🎯 The failed launch in May 2025 was deemed a “national shame” by Kim Jong Un, increasing pressure on naval builders. 🛡️...

South Korea picks US L3Harris surveillance jets to counter North Korean missile threats

South Korea has chosen L3Harris to supply four Bombardier Global 6500-based early warning aircraft fitted with Israel’s ELTA radar in a $2.2 billion deal. The move bolsters Seoul’s defenses against North Korea’s missile and drone threats while...

Denuclearization of North Korea: No ‘END’ in Sight

The speeches of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at the United Nations General Assembly on September 23 and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un at the Supreme People’s Assembly on September 21 reveal a profound and unbridgeable gulf that...

Over 600 North Korean Refugees Can Tell Their Stories After Public Speaking Classes from US Charity

Founders Casey Lartigue and Eunkoo Lee at FSI headquarters in Seoul – credit, Andrew Corbley for GNN In South Korea’s capital, Seoul, there are now tens of thousands of North Korean refugees, all living with an intense emotional burden—and a...

Kaesong’s S. Korean buses now serving N. Korea’s Wonsan tourism zone

Five South Korean buses that appear to have operated in the Kaesong Industrial Complex were recently spotted in satellite photos, parked at the Wonsan-Kalma tourism zone in Wonsan, Kangwon province. Their length, color, and design match those...

South Korea's Lee, outgoing Japan PM Ishiba hold talks on global trade, North Korea

SEOUL: The leaders of South Korea and Japan agreed on Tuesday (Sep 30) to work together to tackle global trade turmoil while reaffirming their commitment to denuclearisation on the Korean peninsula, a South Korean presidential spokesperson said....

North Korea’s taxis are more than just a ride

USBs are being loaded with new content | Image: Flash Drives for Freedom archive As everyone knows, information in North Korea is completely blocked. No internet, no foreign broadcasts, no international news. All TV and radio are state-controlled....

How N. Korea-Russia prosecutorial ties undermine international law

The Korean Peninsula faced heightened uncertainty recently as China’s 80th Victory Day ceremony on Sept. 3 showcased the deepening ties between North Korean, Chinese, and Russian leadership. Analysts say North Korea’s strengthening relationships...

North Korea, China diplomats discuss cooperation during Beijing meeting on Sunday

Published: 29 Sep. 2025, 09:59 Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, poses for photos with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Sept. 4. [AP/YONHAP] North Korea and China’s top diplomats exchanged...

[Robert J. Fouser] Hangeul Day thoughts

October 9th is one of my favorite holidays: Hangeul Day. The holiday is the only public holiday in the world to honor a writing system and one of the few to honor language. North Korea honors Hangeul on January 15th as a national, not a public,...

South Korean Ambassador to Cairo in exclusive interview discusses peace talks with Gaza and North Korea

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cairo, Kim Yonghyon sat down for an exclusive interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm, where he discussed how this year marks the the 30th anniversary of relations being established with Egypt, regional tensions...

Morning Brief: Trump-Netanyahu Meeting, US Revokes Colombian President’s Visa, China and North Korea Pledge Closer Ties

It’s Monday, September 29, 2025, and the week opens with high-stakes talks in Washington as Trump presses Netanyahu on a Gaza ceasefire plan. In Michigan, tragedy struck when an ex-Marine killed four in a church attack. Trump defied Oregon leaders...

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Calls for Strengthening Nuclear Arsenal Amid Evolving Global Tensions

In a significant address on Saturday, September 27, 2025, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged the nation’s nuclear scientists and technicians to relentlessly enhance and modernize Pyongyang’s “nuclear shield and sword.” Speaking at a meeting...

North Korean hackers use AI to forge military IDs

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A North Korean hacking group, known as Kimsuky, used ChatGPT to generate a fake draft of a South Korean military ID. The...