Korea

Over 10 North Korean defectors arrested by Chinese police en route to South Korea

It was later discovered that over ten North Korean defectors attempting to reach South Korea from China were arrested by Chinese authorities earlier this...

North Korea dismisses Trump’s claims of his friendship with Kim Jong-un

North Korea on Tuesday dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump's claims of a personal relationship with its leader Kim Jong-un as a mere "lingering...

Kakao founder Kim Beom-su arrested for SM Entertainment stock manipulation

A court issued a warrant for the arrest of Kakao founder Kim Beom-su Tuesday on charges of stock price manipulation. The Seoul Southern District Court stated...

Kim Jong-un’s interpreter punished after failed Trump meeting, insider reveals

A report has come out alleging that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un exiled his interpreter, blaming her for the failure of the historic summit...

South Korea scales up loudspeaker broadcasts toward North Korea after trash balloon launch

South Korea resumed full-scale loudspeaker broadcasts toward the North on Sunday in response to the North's launch of another batch of waste-laden balloons toward...

North Korea reopens train tourism with Russia post-COVID

It was reported that for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, passenger train tourism between North Korea and Russia has resumed. According to Radio...

North Korean leader discusses military ties with Russia’s vice defense minister

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has discussed the "importance and necessity" of military cooperation with Russia's vice defense minister, state media reported Friday, amid...

Restaurant in Tokyo under fire for banning Koreans, Chinese

A restaurant in Tokyo, Japan has been slammed for putting up a sign that reads “no Koreans or Chinese allowed.” An Italian restaurant located in...

South resumes loudspeaker broadcast in response to further North Korean waste balloons

South Korea resumed its propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts Thursday evening in response to North Korea's dispatch of trash-filled balloons for the eighth time this year. North...

South Korea imposes sanctions on Hong Kong company, North Korean ship over illegal coal transfer

South Korea imposed unilateral sanctions on Thursday on a Hong Kong-based shipping company and a North Korean-flagged vessel for their involvement in the illegal...