A Ukrainian and many North Koreans exploited ‘laptop farms’ to take US identities similar to yours.
Identity Theft: A Growing Concern Your name might be worth a lot more than you realize. It’s not just about personal value, but to someone sitting in, say, Pyongyang, your name and other personal details could translate into a job, or even worse, support for something sinister. A Ukrainian man, Oleksandr Didenko, has just been […]
Kim Jong-un Acknowledges North Koreans Are Losing Their Lives While Clearing Mines in Ukraine War
North Korea Honors Soldiers Deployed in Ukraine Conflict This weekend, North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un held a ceremony to welcome home soldiers who participated in the conflict related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The event recognized a regiment that is thought to have been involved in demining operations, during which at least nine soldiers […]
Russian Official Verifies North Koreans Present at Ukraine Border
Alexander Hinshteyn, the governor of Russia’s Kursk region, mentioned in a televised interview on Tuesday that the North Korean military is assisting with demining efforts along the border with Ukraine. “Members of the Korean People’s Army have been instrumental in clearing border areas. Right now, they are involved in demining operations, crucial for both future […]
South Koreans Celebrate Charlie Kirk with Memorials and Vigils: ‘Champion of Freedom’
Conservative Gathering in Seoul Commemorates Charlie Kirk A conservative youth organization in Seoul, South Korea, held a significant gathering at the historic Song Ji-moon gate on Monday. This event served to honor the legacy of activist Charlie Kirk, days after his assassination. Kirk was shot during a public event in front of around 3,000 attendees […]
South Korea’s new president calms the G-7 while raising concerns among Koreans
Lee Jae-myeong’s Debut at G-7 After Presidential Victory Fresh off his decisive win in the SNAP presidential election on June 3, Lee Jae-myeong of South Korea made his presence known this month during the G-7 summit in Alberta, Canada, positioning himself as a supporter of Western democracy. Although South Korea is not one of the […]
South Koreans vote for a new president to replace Yoon following his removal due to a martial law announcement.
On Tuesday, millions of South Koreans will cast their votes in a SNAP election following the removal of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon, who is facing trial related to a rebellion against a brief martial law declaration, is in the spotlight as the election unfolds. In the lead-up to this election, liberal rival Lee […]
‘I thought it was fake news’: secrecy around North Koreans fighting in Kursk | North Korea
At dusk one afternoon last week, 20 wounded North Korean soldiers were rushed to one of the main hospitals in the Russian city of Kursk. They were escorted to a specially designated floor guarded by police, with access restricted to interpreters and medical personnel. “We were told to prepare for a special type of patient […]
Russian paramilitary soldiers killed in friendly fire attack by North Koreans after enlisting DPRK help
A Russian paramilitary soldier was accidentally targeted and killed by North Korean troops in a recent comrade-in-arms attack, Ukrainian officials said. In a statement released on Saturday, the Defense Intelligence Service of Ukraine (DIU) described how Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) soldiers recently supported Russian forces in Kursk Oblast, currently occupied by Ukrainian forces. […]
Seoul Launches 24-Hour Call Center for ‘Lonely’ South Koreans
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Monday that it would set up a 24-hour call center for residents suffering from severe feelings of loneliness and isolation. The need for such services provides another glimpse into the cultural effects of population collapse. city government said A “Goodbye Loneliness 120” hotline is scheduled to open in April […]
North Koreans Are Now Fighting in Ukraine, Says Zelensky
Speculation about the presence of North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia in Ukraine had been mounting for weeks, but President Zelenskiy acknowledged their presence for the first time. North Korea, which on paper has one of the world's largest armies and has been supplying munitions to Russia for months to support so-called special military operations […]