Korea

Contrary to Trump’s claim, Korea’s tariffs on U.S. imports nearly eliminated under bilateral FTA

The Korean government faced criticism as President Trump accused it of high tariffs and reliance on U.S. troops while also vowing to cut CHIPS Act subsidies, potentially impacting Korean chipmakers. The South Korean government refutes Trump's comment, stating that it conflicts with the facts, as Korea levies an average tariff of less than 1 percent under its bilateral FTA.

South Korea’s Humanitarian Aid to North Korea Completely Halted in 2023

For the first time in 29 years, South Korea’s humanitarian aid to North Korea—whether from the government or private sector—was completely cut off in...

North Korea Reopens to Western Tourists with Pyongyang Marathon Package

North Korea Reopens to Western Tourists with Pyongyang Marathon Package For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, North Korea has begun welcoming Western group...

North Korean POW in Ukraine expresses desire to defect to South Korea

One of the two North Korean soldiers captured alive by Ukrainian forces expressed his desire to defect to South Korea, according to a lawmaker...

IAEA chief says North Korea continues uranium enrichment at two sites

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief said Monday there are signs of North Korea continuing to operate uranium enrichment plants in two different...

Kim Yo-jong threatens retaliatory measures over U.S. aircraft carrier’s arrival in South Korea

Kim Yo-jong, the deputy director of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party, has issued a warning against the recent arrival of the USS Carl Vinson...

Putin holds talks with high-ranking North Korean party member in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a meeting with the leader of a high-ranking North Korean party delegation visiting Moscow, a report showed Thursday. Putin...

North Korean crypto hacks surge, more than doubling in 2024

A new report has revealed that North Korean cyberattacks targeting cryptocurrency platforms more than doubled in 2024 compared to the previous year. Analysts attribute...

North Korea launched strategic cruise missiles this week to prove nuclear deterrence: KCNA

North Korea said Friday it launched strategic cruise missiles in waters off its west coast earlier this week, with its leader Kim Jong-un calling...

North Korea conducts strategic cruise missile test under Kim Jong-un’s supervision 

North Korea conducted a strategic cruise missile launch drill over the West Sea on February 26 under the supervision of leader Kim Jong-un, state...