The smoke rose from the North Korean Embassy for days after the Assad regime fell, the smell of burning documents or other materials wafting through the neighborhood in northeast Damascus. Foreign guards bearing firearms stood watch as diplomats shuffled…

North Korea appears to be preparing to deploy additional troops and military equipment to Russia, possibly including suicide drones, in support of Moscow's war against Ukraine, Sou...

A North Korean soldier captured by the Ukrainian army died of his wounds on Friday, according to the National Intelligence Service (NIS).

Country’s leader inspects new destroyer equipped with a missile system expected to be capable of firing cruise or guided missiles

Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed fighting against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker says.

North Korea has opened up the northeastern border city of Rason to tourists from China and most other countries, according to two travel agencies, marking the first time that non-Russian travelers can visit the DPRK since before the pandemic.  Tourists from…

A North Korea expert and former U.N. official detained for months in Switzerland on suspicions of spying for a foreign government has been released from prison, NK News has confirmed. The Canadian national named Craig Boljkovac is back home in Geneva and…

North Korea acquired a vacuum furnace suitable for nuclear weapons production from Spain by smuggling it across multiple continents, according to a U.S. think tank, raising concerns about Pyongyang’s ability to violate sanctions by misidentifying goods. In…

Choi Sung-ryong, whose father was executed by North Korea, wants to pressure a pro-Pyongyang association in Tokyo over the abductees.

The first scheduled tours for Western tourists to North Korea have been abruptly canceled, tour operators confirmed to NK News on Monday. This reversal comes despite earlier claims of a breakthrough that would have allowed Western travelers to enter the remote…

As the Ukraine war rages on, North Korea has emerged as a key ally to Russia through its provision of troops and weapons, showcasing the growing closeness between the two countries. And now, Russia’s ambassador to Pyongyang has now revealed another example…

Two Western tour companies have entered North Korea for the first time since before the pandemic, potentially paving the way for non-Russian tourists to return to the isolated country after several years of “false starts.” Representatives from Koryo Tours…

SEOUL: North Korea is demolishing a venue that for decades hosted tearful reunions of families separated by the Korean War and the division of the country, Seoul said on Thursday (Feb 13), calling the move "inhumane". Millions of people were

New research has revealed the critical role that international waters play in North Korea’s illegal overseas labor schemes. Traditionally seen as a lifeline to circumvent sanctions imposed for its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, the maritime domain…

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In North Pyongan province, construction crews are working at a feverish pace to build levees before the summer rains arrive.

Many South Koreans use online resale platforms, but selling North Korean currency there carries unexpected legal risks.

North Korea has begun piloting car rental services in Pyongyang’s Hwasong district, signaling efforts to develop new service industries. Former vehicle repair centers are transforming into…

North Korea has unveiled its first new television drama in two years, surprisingly featuring candid portrayals of official corruption and rural discontent. “A New Spring in the Field of Manchurian…

North Korean state security agents in North Hamgyong province have been ordered to strengthen border defense.