Forced ‘volunteers’: How N. Korea coerces troubled youth into harsh labor

The North Korean authorities have launched a sweeping campaign to encourage young people to “volunteer” for life in tougher parts of the country. In reality, the Socialist Patriotic Youth League has been targeting young people who have been lax in their …

Russia, North Korea soon to begin construction of road bridge at border: Envoy

Russia and North Korea will soon begin the construction of a road bridge between the two countries, Moscow's ambassador to Pyongyang said on Thursday. “I hope that soon we will witness the ceremonial start of construction of this, without exaggeration, …

North Korea Sent More Troops and Weapons to Russia, South Korea’s Military Says

North Korea has deployed an additional 3,000 troops to Russia this year and continues to supply missiles, artillery and ammunition to support the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine, South Korea’s military said Thursday. Russia and North Korea have strengthened …

North Korea hackers go after business executives in latest info-stealing scheme

Espionage operation dubbed ‘Chaotic Capybara’ spreads macOS malware to both job seekers and the C-suite, researchers say North Korean cybercriminals have deployed a new malware to steal data from potential job seekers and executives, continuing their …

North Korea tests AI drones designed for suicide attacks"

Commercial satellite imagery had indicated that North Korea was modifying the Russian-made Il-76 cargo aircraft for early-warning operations. This type of aircraft, according to London's International Institute for Strategic Studies, could supplement …

Women's Squad Drawn Together With North Korea In 2026 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The National women's football team faces a tough task to qualify for the finals of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup after being drawn in Group H alongside three-time champions North Korea. During the draw held at the …

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un supervises test of AI suicide drones

South to promptly repatriate 2 North Koreans found adrift who want to return

Published: 28 Mar. 2025, 14:30 Updated: 28 Mar. 2025, 14:31 Coast Guard vessels of Taean County in South Chungcheong, carry out a port protection and counterterrorism exercise in nearby waters on March 13. [NEWS1]   South Korea will work toward the prompt …

Putin names North as potential partner to settle Ukraine war: Report

Published: 28 Mar. 2025, 14:23 Updated: 28 Mar. 2025, 14:31 Russia's President Vladimir Putin visits the Murmansk Region in Russia on March 27. [TASS/YONHAP]   Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday listed North Korea as one of the partner …

Danggeun Market Plans to Expand Services Across North America Within 5 Years

Danggeun Market, the startup behind Karrot, South Korea’s largest neighborhood marketplace and community app, announced on March 28 that it recorded a separate basis revenue of 189.1 billion won last year, marking a 48% increase from the previous year. …