North Korea Describes Israel as a ‘Cancer’ and Supports Iran’s Nuclear Goals
North Korea Defends Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict The North Korean Foreign Ministry expressed outrage on Thursday, standing firmly behind its Iranian allies while labeling Israel as “a cancer-like being… destroying global peace and security.” Despite being removed from the direct actors in the current Middle East tensions, North Korea claimed that Iran “has exercised its […]
South Korea will look into the charges of domestic cryptocurrency exchanges.
Local media reports indicate that South Korea’s financial regulators are set to investigate the transaction fees imposed by domestic cryptocurrency exchanges, with the goal of reducing these costs for users. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) will begin probing the fees charged by local trading platforms and will consider possible intervention measures, as reported by the […]
Tensions Rise as South Korea Aims to Target US Technology While Overlooking China, Critics Claim
President Lee Jae-myeon of South Korea is making strides to enforce digital regulations akin to those in the EU, which he promised during his campaign. However, some American critics have raised concerns that these laws may impede U.S. technology while giving companies in Beijing an advantage. The situation became tense after former President Yoon Suk […]
North Korea resumes operations of warship following May incident, Kim labels it as ‘criminal’
North Korea’s Warship Launch Back on Track After Setback North Korean state media reports that a warship, which experienced a mishap in May, has now been repaired and is once again operational. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the warship has returned to an upright position underwater. During a recent event, leader Kim […]
North Korea reintroduces sunken warship to strengthen its navy
North Korea has reportedly repaired and relaunched a new 5,000-ton naval destroyer just a month after it embarrassingly capsized. This news comes from the South Korean Central News Agency, highlighting that the destroyer—only the second one constructed this year—returned to the water on Thursday. During a launch event on the eastern coast, North Korean leader […]
Officials Report Chinese Illegal Immigrant Acquired Gun Shop to Supply Weapons to North Korea While He Admits Guilt
On Monday, officials revealed that a Chinese national, suspected of being in the U.S. illegally, acquired a gun store in Texas as part of a scheme to ship firearms to North Korea. Shenghua Wen, 42, lives in Ontario, California, and was arrested in December 2024 by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of […]
North Korea says new destroyer can now float weeks after embarrassing ‘launch’
North Korea’s Destroyer Launch Goes Awry On May 21, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended the launch event for two new Cho Ha-ion class destroyers at the Chongjin shipyard, located in the eastern region of Jeongjin. Unfortunately, the event was marred by a significant mishap. During the launch, one of the brand new destroyers, […]
US seeks $7.7M in cryptocurrency from North Korea IT worker scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice is aiming to seize $7.74 million in cryptocurrency involving North Korean IT workers who are believed to be using fake identities to secure remote jobs with blockchain companies. According to the DOJ, these funds were initially frozen back in April 2023 as part of an indictment against Sim Hyon Sop, […]
Christiane Amanpour likens a trip to the U.S. to a visit to North Korea.
Christian Amanpour Discusses Travel Fears on “The Ex Files” Podcast Christian Amanpour, a journalist originally from the UK, shared her apprehensions about traveling to the U.S. during Wednesday’s episode of her podcast, “The Ex Files.” Speaking with her ex-husband, Jamie Rubin, who has a background in the State Department, she reflected on a recent speech […]
Lee Jae-myung, from the left, wins the presidency in South Korea
Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidential Election Lee Jae-myung, the head of the Democratic Party, secured victory in the South Korean presidential election held on Tuesday. He achieved a significant lead over his conservative opponent, Kim Moon-soo of the People Power Party (PPP). This marks a decisive moment, bringing an end to a tumultuous period […]