News for North Korea North Korean defector laments propaganda in Ivy League educationYeonmi Park, who escaped North Korea, says she encountered similar anti-American propaganda while attending Columbia University. IAEA: North Korea’s nuclear activities remain 'cause for serious concern'Head of UN's atomic watchdog says are signs North Korea might be reprocessing spent reactor fuel to extract plutonium. Rare testimony from North Korea: 'I saw bodies in the streets'Jordan Peterson speaks with North Korean defector Yeonmi Park, who sheds light on the country from which she fled. North Korea: Biden intends to continue 'hostile policy'North Korea dismisses idea of talks with Washington, says Biden's speech to Congress is proof he intends to continue being hostile. North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics due to COVID-19North Korea says it will skip s Olympic Games to "protect players from COVID-19".North Korea says it fired 'tactical guided projectile'North Korea says it fired new projectile that was improved to carry a 2.5-ton warhead.Report: North Korea fired projectile into the seaThis marks North Korea's second missile launch in recent days. North Korea launched two projectilesUS officials say move is on 'low end of the spectrum,' report says. North Korean diplomat: US overtures are a 'cheap trick'Top North Korean diplomat: We have only heard lunatic theory from the new US administration. North Korean leader's sister to Biden: Don't cause a stinkKim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, warns new US administration against “causing a stink” if it wants peace. Biden administration attempts back channel talks with N KoreaThe Biden administration attempted to talk with North Korea in February through behind the scenes channels but did not receive a response. Report: North Korea ignoring Biden's diplomatic outreachSenior US official says North Korea has not responded to behind-the-scenes diplomatic outreach by Biden administration. Satellite images show North Korea hiding nuclear weapon siteNew satellite imagery suggests North Korea has recently taken steps to hid a nuclear weapons site from the West.UN report: North Korea developed nuclear program in 2020New UN reports says North Korea maintained and developed nuclear and ballistic missile programs throughout 2020 in violation of sanctions. North Korea displays new ballistic missileNorth Korea displays new submarine-launched ballistic missile at a parade in Pyongyang.North Korean leader named 'general secretary' of his partyThe move is largely symbolic as Kim Jong Un has been the party’s top leader since the death of his father, Kim Jong Il.Kim threatens to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenalNorth Korean leader threatens to expand his nuclear arsenal, but says he will not use nuclear weapons first unless threatened.North Korea's Kim admits economic plan failedNorth Korean leader kicks off Workers' Party congress, acknowledges his five-year economic plan failed to meet its goals. North Korean attempt to steal Covid-19 vaccine data foiledNorth Korean & Russian governments have allegedly made multiple attempts to hack into pharma companies' computers. The quadruple threat: North Korea, China, Pakistan and IranNorth Korea renews cooperation with Iran on weapons development, with broader links to China and Pakistan. Op-ed.Watch: Kim Jong-un cries about Covid, displays new weaponNorth Korean leader takes off glasses to wipe away tears as he speaks about international sanctions, the pandemic and natural disastersIs North Korean leader in a coma?Former South Korean official claims Kim Jong Un has fallen into a coma and ceded over some of his power to his younger sister. U.S. government report: N. Korea has 60 nuclear bombs, 5000 tons of chemical weaponsUS attributes N. Korean weapons stockpiling to fear that foreign nations will try to impose regime change.Kim Jong Un orders pet dogs confiscated in North Korean capitalAuthorities identified households with pet dogs and are forcing them to give them up or forcefully confiscating them and putting them down.UN report: North Korea pressing on with its nuclear programReports by experts says North Korea is pressing on with nuclear weapons program and has “probably developed miniaturized nuclear devices”.Kim: Our nuclear weapons guarantee our safetyNorth Korean leader says there will be no more war as the country’s nuclear weapons guarantee its safety and future.North Korean city under lockdown following COVID-19 caseNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un places city of Kaesong under total lockdown after a person found with suspected COVID-19 symptoms.North Korean leader's sister: Another summit will only benefit the USSister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says another summit between her brother and US President may not happen this year. North Korea: We have no intention of resuming talks with USSenior North Korean official dismisses comments by South Korean President that another summit between Kim and Trump is in the works.North Korean leader suspends military action against South KoreaNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un chairs meeting of Central Military Commission, decides to suspend military action plans against South Korea.North Korea threatens to redeploy troops to border with SouthNorth Korea rejects South Korea’s offer to send special envoys, vows to redeploy troops to demilitarized border units. North Korea breaks off deal with South, threatens military actionThe North's newly-appointed highest ranking female official threatened to "annihilate" her southern neighbor, completely cutting of ties.North Korea: Washington remains a long-term threatNorth Korea says it sees no improvement in relations with the US, claims Trump only seeks to score political points.North Korea cuts communication with South KoreaNorth Korea announces it will cut military and political communication links to its neighbor South Korea.North Korean leader appears at party meetingKim Jong Un stresses importance of "self-sufficient economy" in appearance at meeting of the politburo of the ruling Workers Party.Kim discusses how to bolster nuclear capabilitiesNorth Korean leader hosts military meeting to discuss new policies to bolster the country's nuclear capabilities. Trump: Glad to see that Kim is wellUS President responds to photos published of North Korean leader's first public appearance since mid-April.North Korean leader makes first public appearance since mid-AprilNorth Korean leader attends opening of a fertilizer factory, according to state media.Pompeo: We haven’t seen KimSecretary of State says US is watching reports about the health of North Korean leader.Officials: Kim could be hiding over fear of coronavirusSouth Korean minister and US sources say that fear of coronavirus could be keeping North Korean leader out of public sight.Could Kim have been injured during a missile launch?North Korean defector claims Kim Jong Un may have injured himself during a recent missile launch.Trump hints he knows what happened to North Korean leader"I do have a very good idea but I can't talk about it," says US President when asked about whereabouts of Kim Jong Un.South Korean official: Kim is alive and wellSouth Korean official dismisses speculation about the health of North Korea's leader.Report: North Korea's Kim Jong Un in vegetative stateKim Jong Un, Supreme Leader of North Korea, is in a vegetative state after surgery went wrong, Japanese report says.Trump wishes North Korean leader wellUS President says he wishes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un well following speculation that he is in declining health.Report: North Korean leader in grave danger following surgeryUS monitoring intelligence that Kim Jong Un is in grave danger after undergoing surgery. Six Security Council members condemn North Korea's missile testsEuropean members of UN Security Council describe North Korea's recent missile tests as "provocative actions."North Korea fires two missilesNorth Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast and into the Sea of Japan. North Korea fires three projectilesSouth Korea's military says North Korea fired three unidentified projectiles, provides no further details.US offers to help North Korea with coronavirusState Department says US “deeply concerned” about possible impact of a coronavirus outbreak in North Korea.UN: North Korea enhanced nuclear and ballistic missile programs in breach of sanctionsNew UN report finds North Korea continued to enhance its nuclear and ballistic missile programs last year in breach of sanctions.North Korea abandons nuclear freeze pledge, blames USNorth Korea says it is no longer bound by commitments to halt nuclear and missile testing after US failed to meet year-end deadline.US asks North Korea to resume stalled nuclear talksWhite House national security adviser says Trump administration has reached out to the North Koreans to ask them to resume diplomacy.North Korean official: Kim doesn't intend to restart talksAdviser for North Korean foreign ministry says leader won't restart talks with US despite birthday wishes from Trump. Trump on war with Iran: I don't see that happeningUS President says he doesn't believe a war with Iran is on the horizon. Pompeo: I hope Kim chooses peaceUS Secretary of State responds to North Korea's threats, says he hopes its leader will "take a different course".Kim: US will 'suffer helplessly' if it maintains hostile approachNorth Korean leader warns the world will witness a "new strategic weapon" from his country in 2020, says US will suffer for its "hostility". |
