Korea

North Korean defector sues Kim Jong-un in historic first

A North Korean defector is suing Kim Jong-un in South Korea’s first case filed by a regime victim for crimes against humanity, seeking justice and international attention.

North Korea to launch AI education through new university programs

North Korea is expanding its AI education infrastructure by launching new university programs and publicly researching ChatGPT and GPT-4 technologies.

Kim Jong-un honors Kim Il Sung at Kumsusan ahead of Workers’ Party’s 80th anniversary

Kim Jong-un visited Kumsusan Palace on July 8 to mark the 31st anniversary of Kim Il Sung’s death, signaling a selective return to legacy symbolism ahead of North Korea’s major political events this fall.

Seoul to repatriate six North Koreans this week, despite radio silence from Pyongyang

South Korea plans to repatriate six North Koreans this week despite no response from Pyongyang, highlighting both humanitarian concerns and geopolitical risk.

Travel agency recruits tourists for Pyongyang tour during trade fair, no reporters, content creators allowed

Young Pioneer Tours is offering an exclusive trip to Pyongyang and Mount Myohyang this fall—but journalists and influencers are not allowed.

North Korea may soon send up to 30,000 troops to Russia, Ukraine says

Ukraine believes North Korea could soon send up to 30,000 troops to aid Russia’s war effort, with preparations already appearing underway.

‘Who was Kim Jong-un’s mother?’: Journalist searches for answers in new book

A new book by journalist Yoji Gomi sheds light on the mysterious life of Kim Jong-un’s mother, Ko Yong-hui, based on years of reporting and interviews.

U.S. gov’t nabs 29 ‘laptop farms’ used by North Korean IT workers to access American companies

The DOJ has seized 29 illegal "laptop farms" used by North Korean IT workers posing as Americans to access U.S. companies and channel funds to Pyongyang.

Trump-Kim summit possibility raised ahead of APEC in South Korea

Victor Cha of CSIS says Trump could seek another summit with Kim Jong-un at Panmunjom if he visits South Korea during the APEC summit in October.

Former North Korean commander dismissed over botched war ship launch back in media

Kim Myong-sik, North Korea’s former navy chief reportedly dismissed after a failed destroyer launch, has reappeared in state media, fueling speculation over his current status.