North Korea says it has ‘no interest’ in dialogue with South Korea North Korean leader’s powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, dismisses Seoul’s outreach efforts under new president. Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2025
Moscow starts direct flights to North Korea amid decline in options for Russian tourists The Moscow-Pyongyang flights operated by Russia’s Nordwind Airlines will initially operate only once a month The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister lashes out at new South Korean president: ‘No reason to talk’ Kim Yo Jong says no reason for Pyongyang to discuss any issue with Seoul The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025
First direct commercial flight launched between Russia and North Korea North Korea has been slowly easing curbs imposed during the pandemic The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025
People Ask A Grandfather Who Escaped North Korea What His Life Was Like And He Delivers Ever talked to your grandparents about their past? Bored Panda · Jul 26, 2025
Arizona woman in North Korean IT workers scheme sentenced to 8.5 years for helping to trick Fortune 500 companies out of millions “The call is coming from inside the house. If this happened to these big banks, to these Fortune 500, brand name, quintessential American companies, it can or is happening at your company,” said U.S. attorney Jeanine Pirro. Fortune · Jul 24, 2025
North Korea’s military is being transformed on the battlefields of Ukraine – so why is Seoul silent? Observers question whether South Korea grasps the threat it faces from Pyongyang’s partnership with Moscow The Guardian - AU · Jul 23, 2025
South Korea looks into ways to improve relations with Kim Jong Un’s North South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has pledged to improve strained relations with Pyongyang The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025
South Korea suspends official accused of illegally sending drones to North Korea South Korean drone commander says incident was part of ‘clandestine military operation’ to respond to North Korea The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025
South Korea mulls allowing individual tours to North Korea as tensions ease Unification ministry in Seoul says allowing individual tours will not violate international sanctions. Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2025
American Faces Sentencing for Role in $600 Million IT Scheme That Funds North Korea's Nuclear Program An Arizona woman, Christina Chapman, has been accused of facilitating North Korean IT workers in securing jobs at US companies under false identities. Benzinga · Jul 19, 2025
An American who helped North Korean IT workers rake in $17.1 million faces sentencing in scheme that tricked hundreds of Fortune 500 companies Arizona woman Christina Chapman carefully oversaw at least 90 laptops at her home and shipped dozens of others to China, Russia, the UAE, and Nigeria, authorities said. Fortune · Jul 19, 2025
Euronews · Jul 18, 2025 North Korea halts foreign tourism at beach resort weeks after opening No official explanation was provided, but analysts suggest the decision may be linked to Russian media report implying the resort was populated by mobilised locals rather than genuine holidaymakers.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 North Korea bars foreigners from recently unveiled ‘world class’ beach resort North Korea halts foreigners’ access to Wonsan-Kalma tourism zone, citing temporary suspension of official tourism
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 North Korea bans foreign tourists to newly opened beach resort North Korea says it is suspending the entry of foreign tourists to a recently opened mega beach resort, a move that dims prospects for the complex
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 New k-pop band debuts with two North Korean defector members Two North Korean defectors join members from the United States and Japan
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025 Satellite imagery reveals changes at North Korea’s rocket launch site The Sohae Satellite Launching Station has previously been used to put a satellite in orbit and also to test various missile components
Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025 ‘North Korea is now a more important ally for Russia than Iran or China’ Pyongyang is reportedly planning to deploy thousands more troops to back Russia.
Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025 Democracies around world must form new alliance to counter China, says Sunak The US must realise no single country can face down an ‘axis of authoritarian states’ including China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, Rishi Sunak said.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025 Kim renews North Korea’s support for Russia over Ukraine, state media reports Kim Jong Un vows full backing for Russia’s war in Ukraine as Lavrov visits Pyongyang to cement growing military alliance
International Business Times · Jul 13, 2025 North Korea's Kim Offers Russia Full Support On Ukraine In Lavrov Talks North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Moscow his full support for their war in Ukraine during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Pyongyang state media said Sunday.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un voices ‘unconditional’ support for Moscow as Russian foreign minister visits North Korean leader meets Sergei Lavrov in ‘atmosphere full of warm comradely trust’; six people killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine. What we know on day 1,236
International Business Times · Jul 12, 2025 N.Korea's Kim Offers Russia Full Support On Ukraine In Lavrov Talks: KCNA North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Moscow his full support on the war in Ukraine during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Pyongyang, the North's state media said early Sunday.