Korea

North Korea celebrates dog meat as β€˜traditional dish,’ even holding national contest exclusively for it

In South Korea, the consumption of dog meat is legally prohibited, but in North Korea, it remains a celebrated β€œtraditional dish” and is particularly...

South Korea’s β€˜Unification Doctrine’ met with silence as North celebrates ties with Russia

On August 15, President Yoon Suk Yeol proposed a β€œUnification Doctrine,” rooted in the principle of freedom, during a ceremony celebrating Korea’s Liberation Day....

Tesla catches fire in South Korea amid growing concerns over EV safety

A fire broke out in a Tesla electric vehicle parked on a road in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on August 16. It occurred just...

Mercedes-Benz responds to Kim Jong-un’s use of new SUV: β€˜We take violations seriously’

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made global headlines after being spotted using a newly released, top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz vehicle. In response, the German automaker...

North Korean hacks account for 34% of global losses, could exceed 50%

A recent report has revealed that North Korean cryptocurrency hacking methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated each year. The report particularly highlights that damages attributed to...

Korean-Australian convicted in Sydney for North Korean arms deals, now wanted by South Korea

The South Korean government is working to extradite a Korean-Australian man involved in North Korean coal and arms transactions back to South Korea. The...

President Yoon unveils plan for β€˜Korean NED’ to enhance information flow into North Korea

On August 15, during the 79th National Liberation Day celebration, President Yoon Suk Yeol unveiled a new β€œ3-3-7” unification doctrine. This comprehensive framework outlines three...

North Koreans banned from emulating Kim Jong-un’s daughter’s fashion amid crackdown

North Korean authorities have intensified their crackdown on residents’ attire and hairstyles, recently designating the β€œrooster hairstyle” and β€œrevealing clothing” as antisocialist behaviors, warning...

South Korean Navy soldier sold U.S.-related military secrets to China for $8,000

A recent investigation has revealed that a South Korean Navy soldier sold classified information related to joint military exercises between South Korea, the United...

North Korea to fully reopen tourism after 4-year COVID-19 suspension

North Korea’s tourism industry, which had been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is expected to fully resume operations soon. Koryo Tours, a Chinese travel...