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South Korea cracks down on viral North Korean song praising Kim Jong Un
Ban on ‘Friendly Father’ music video under Cold War-era law is excessive and undermines democratic freedoms, experts say
May 21, 2024
North Korea vows to boost nuclear posture after US subcritical nuke test
DPRK slams US for destabilizing global security through no-expolosion experiment, though expert downplays threat
May 20, 2024
North Korean store hawks new fireworks modeled on its mightiest missile
Fireworks based on Hwasong-17 ICBM seek to capitalize on people’s pride in weapon capable of striking US, expert says
May 20, 2024
Kim Jong Un was ‘desperate’ to give up nukes, former ROK president writes
In memoir, Moon Jae-in claims North Korean leader said nukes were only for self-defense despite change of heart since
May 20, 2024
World Cup qualifier in North Korea scrapped again; DPRK to face Syria in Laos
Relocation marks third time a match has been moved from Pyongyang this year and could hurt DPRK’s chances of advancing
May 20, 2024
North Korean nuke scientists are ‘slaves’ of regime’s weapons programs: Report
Study finds scientists and engineers face unsafe conditions that violate human rights and are not just privileged elite
May 20, 2024
Kim Jong Un guides tactical missile test with ‘autonomous navigation’
North Korean leader also visits another defense factory, warns enemies ‘not to play with fire’
May 18, 2024
Russia, China leaders warn US against intimidating North Korea militarily
Putin and Xi warned such actions may lead to armed conflict as U.S. and South Korea kick off joint air drills
May 17, 2024
US targets North Korean laundering with new charges against overseas IT workers
Five individuals were charged for their roles in defrauding over 300 companies in a years-long campaign
May 17, 2024
North Korea fires presumed ballistic missiles toward East Sea: ROK military
Launch comes after leader Kim Jong Un observed a live-fire test of new precision rockets last week
May 17, 2024
