Starving Soldiers Attack Civilians for Acorns—North Korea’s Shocking RealityNorth Korean soldiers, facing severe hunger, attempted to seize acorns from locals but were subdued in a recent incident.
Here’s What It Said on North Korea’s Propaganda Leaflets that Dropped Near Presidential OfficeNorth Korea's 30th trash balloon launched anti-South Korean leaflets, landing near the Presidential Office before a state visit.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Spotted with New $220,000 Maybach SUV Amid Flood CrisisKim Jong Un was seen with a $220,000 Maybach SUV, highlighting his preference for luxury cars amid North Korea's hardships.
Kim Jong Un's Lexus SUV Underwater Amid Flood Inspections in North KoreaNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un drove his SUV to the flood-stricken area, driving a vehicle believed to be a Lexus LX600.
South Korea Resumes Loudspeaker Propaganda at North Korea After Six YearsOn June 9, the South Korean government responded to North Korea’s repeated propaganda balloon offensives by dusting off the loudspeaker card, which had been dormant for six years. The loudspeaker broadcasts towards North Korea, which was suspended during President Moon Jae In’s administration in 2018, have resumed after nearly six years to counter North Korea’s […]
Singer Na Hoon-A Calls North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un 'Fat Pig'Na Hoon-A, South Korea's national singer, made a sharp comment toward North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, calling him a "fat pig."
Asymmetric Arms Race: North Korea's Strategy for DominanceEarlier this year, military movements by North Korea were continuously detected, leading to an evacuation order for residents near Yeonpyeong Island. Actual measures such as entering a state of emergency alert were taken, causing shock. The live evacuation broadcast was heard not only by residents of Yeonpyeong Island but also by South Korean citizens and […]
North Korean Defector Spills the Tea on Kim Jong Un's 'Pleasure Squad'Source: Sanook Park Yeon Mi, a North Korean defector and human rights activist who is now based in the U.S., has exposed a secret of North Korea. On April 2, Thai media outlet Sanook reported that Park revealed Kim Jong Un’s annual tradition of selecting 25 girls to join his “Pleasure Squad.” The primary duty […]
Hyundai's Unfinished Business: The Resurgence of North Korean TourismChairman Chung Ju Yung visited North Korea via Panmunjom for business operations, which were halted due to the late Park Wang Ja incident. Hyundai Group North Korea has declared the resumption of its tourism business. Tourism is one of North Korea’s essential means of earning foreign currency. Its ventures make money by offering package programs […]
North Korea's Immoral Pension Plan Amounts to Less Than $1Not enough to buy even 2lb of riceNorth Korea disguises starvation as natural deaths Source: AP In light of the predicted depletion of the national pension fund, discussions on its reform continue, focusing on how to assure the livelihood of citizens in their old age. Does North Korea have a pension system similar to South […]
North Koreans Paying Up to $85,000 to Defect the CountrySource: KBS News Escaping North Korea, or defecting, is highly dangerous and challenging. It is because in case of failure, not only the defectors but also their families and acquaintances are at risk due to strict control and surveillance under North Korea’s Juche ideology dictatorship. Defectors have revealed that they pay a significant sum to […]
South Korea Exposes North Korea's Human Rights AbusesThe South Korean government has publicly released for the first time the ‘2023 North Korean Human Rights Report’, a document detailing the human rights abuses suffered by North Korean citizens in the past year. Despite ongoing efforts both domestically and internationally to improve human rights in North Korea, the region north of the Korean Demilitarized […]
Stolen Secrets: North Korean Hackers Breach South Korean Defense FirmsSouth Korean defense companies fall victim to North Korean cyber attacksThe extent of damage is unknown until the police investigationPresumed to be directed by Kim Jong Un The National Security Investigation Division of the Korean National Police Agency’s National Office of Investigation collaborated with the National Cyber Crisis Management Department in an investigation. On the […]
Kim Jong Un's Picks: North Korea's Must-Visit Attractions Unveiled on YouTubeNorth Korea, which had closed its borders due to the impact of COVID-19, has announced the reopening of its borders and the resumption of its tourism business. In February, the arrival of Russian group tourists in North Korea signaled the official resumption of the tourism business. Interestingly, North Korea utilized YouTube to revive its tourism […]
Kim Jong Un's Regime: Rise of Female LeadersThere are prominent female figures in North Korea’s Kim Jong Un regime. It is evaluated that female roles expanded to include Choe Son Hui, Kim Ju Ae, Ri Sol Ju, Hyon Song Wol, and Kim Yo Jong. This is credited to Kim Jong Un’s women-friendly leadership, which fosters an environment that promotes female figures. Due […]
North Korea Indirectly Warns the U.S. With Nuclear Retaliation SimulationNorth Korea has conducted its first nuclear retaliation simulation drill using super-large artillery, with Kim Jong Un in attendance. The super-large artillery is a weapon that North Korea cherishes. On the 23rd, the North Korean Central News Agency reported that a drill was carried out the previous day using the super-large artillery within the national […]
Lights Out: North Korea Removes Streetlights from Key RoadsNorth Korea removes streetlightsMines installed on Gyeongui LineNorth Korea displays intention to sever ties with South North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, who has recently shown overt hostility towards South Korea, has reportedly expressed his anger by removing the streetlights along the roads connecting South Korea from Mount Kumgang and Kaesong Industrial Complex. North Korea is […]
From Birthday Gifts to Currency: The Pervasive Drug Culture in North KoreaSince the 1980s, North Korea has been running a state-sponsored drug business Since the 1980s, North Korea has been heavily involved in the drug trade, led by the government in what’s known as the “white bellflower” project. Dr. Yang Seong Gwan, a specialist in family medicine and author of “A Mind Engaged in Drugs, A […]
Instant Ramen Made with Various North Korean IngredientsInstant ramen is also a popular food in North Korea. Products imitating South Korean ramen have been launched in North Korea, with similar packaging designs and names being traded under the radar. Let’s take a closer look at what North Korean ramen is like. Ramen, with its spicy broth and chewy noodles, perfectly fulfills the […]
North Korea's Military Uniform MakeoverNorth Korea’s Air and Ground Forces uniforms have become similar to South Korea’s. The iconic dark ochre plain uniforms of the North Korean military, once a symbol of North Korea’s armed forces, began to adopt a ‘digital pattern’ similar to that of South Korea a few years ago. Recent images of the North Korean military […]
Starving Soldiers Attack Civilians for Acorns—North Korea’s Shocking Reality North Korean soldiers, facing severe hunger, attempted to seize acorns from locals but were subdued in a recent incident.
Here’s What It Said on North Korea’s Propaganda Leaflets that Dropped Near Presidential Office North Korea's 30th trash balloon launched anti-South Korean leaflets, landing near the Presidential Office before a state visit.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Spotted with New $220,000 Maybach SUV Amid Flood Crisis Kim Jong Un was seen with a $220,000 Maybach SUV, highlighting his preference for luxury cars amid North Korea's hardships.
Kim Jong Un's Lexus SUV Underwater Amid Flood Inspections in North Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong Un drove his SUV to the flood-stricken area, driving a vehicle believed to be a Lexus LX600.
South Korea Resumes Loudspeaker Propaganda at North Korea After Six Years On June 9, the South Korean government responded to North Korea’s repeated propaganda balloon offensives by dusting off the loudspeaker card, which had been dormant for six years. The loudspeaker broadcasts towards North Korea, which was suspended during President Moon Jae In’s administration in 2018, have resumed after nearly six years to counter North Korea’s […]
Singer Na Hoon-A Calls North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un 'Fat Pig' Na Hoon-A, South Korea's national singer, made a sharp comment toward North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, calling him a "fat pig."
Asymmetric Arms Race: North Korea's Strategy for Dominance Earlier this year, military movements by North Korea were continuously detected, leading to an evacuation order for residents near Yeonpyeong Island. Actual measures such as entering a state of emergency alert were taken, causing shock. The live evacuation broadcast was heard not only by residents of Yeonpyeong Island but also by South Korean citizens and […]
North Korean Defector Spills the Tea on Kim Jong Un's 'Pleasure Squad' Source: Sanook Park Yeon Mi, a North Korean defector and human rights activist who is now based in the U.S., has exposed a secret of North Korea. On April 2, Thai media outlet Sanook reported that Park revealed Kim Jong Un’s annual tradition of selecting 25 girls to join his “Pleasure Squad.” The primary duty […]
Hyundai's Unfinished Business: The Resurgence of North Korean Tourism Chairman Chung Ju Yung visited North Korea via Panmunjom for business operations, which were halted due to the late Park Wang Ja incident. Hyundai Group North Korea has declared the resumption of its tourism business. Tourism is one of North Korea’s essential means of earning foreign currency. Its ventures make money by offering package programs […]
North Korea's Immoral Pension Plan Amounts to Less Than $1 Not enough to buy even 2lb of riceNorth Korea disguises starvation as natural deaths Source: AP In light of the predicted depletion of the national pension fund, discussions on its reform continue, focusing on how to assure the livelihood of citizens in their old age. Does North Korea have a pension system similar to South […]
North Koreans Paying Up to $85,000 to Defect the Country Source: KBS News Escaping North Korea, or defecting, is highly dangerous and challenging. It is because in case of failure, not only the defectors but also their families and acquaintances are at risk due to strict control and surveillance under North Korea’s Juche ideology dictatorship. Defectors have revealed that they pay a significant sum to […]
South Korea Exposes North Korea's Human Rights Abuses The South Korean government has publicly released for the first time the ‘2023 North Korean Human Rights Report’, a document detailing the human rights abuses suffered by North Korean citizens in the past year. Despite ongoing efforts both domestically and internationally to improve human rights in North Korea, the region north of the Korean Demilitarized […]
Stolen Secrets: North Korean Hackers Breach South Korean Defense Firms South Korean defense companies fall victim to North Korean cyber attacksThe extent of damage is unknown until the police investigationPresumed to be directed by Kim Jong Un The National Security Investigation Division of the Korean National Police Agency’s National Office of Investigation collaborated with the National Cyber Crisis Management Department in an investigation. On the […]
Kim Jong Un's Picks: North Korea's Must-Visit Attractions Unveiled on YouTube North Korea, which had closed its borders due to the impact of COVID-19, has announced the reopening of its borders and the resumption of its tourism business. In February, the arrival of Russian group tourists in North Korea signaled the official resumption of the tourism business. Interestingly, North Korea utilized YouTube to revive its tourism […]
Kim Jong Un's Regime: Rise of Female Leaders There are prominent female figures in North Korea’s Kim Jong Un regime. It is evaluated that female roles expanded to include Choe Son Hui, Kim Ju Ae, Ri Sol Ju, Hyon Song Wol, and Kim Yo Jong. This is credited to Kim Jong Un’s women-friendly leadership, which fosters an environment that promotes female figures. Due […]
North Korea Indirectly Warns the U.S. With Nuclear Retaliation Simulation North Korea has conducted its first nuclear retaliation simulation drill using super-large artillery, with Kim Jong Un in attendance. The super-large artillery is a weapon that North Korea cherishes. On the 23rd, the North Korean Central News Agency reported that a drill was carried out the previous day using the super-large artillery within the national […]
Lights Out: North Korea Removes Streetlights from Key Roads North Korea removes streetlightsMines installed on Gyeongui LineNorth Korea displays intention to sever ties with South North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, who has recently shown overt hostility towards South Korea, has reportedly expressed his anger by removing the streetlights along the roads connecting South Korea from Mount Kumgang and Kaesong Industrial Complex. North Korea is […]
From Birthday Gifts to Currency: The Pervasive Drug Culture in North Korea Since the 1980s, North Korea has been running a state-sponsored drug business Since the 1980s, North Korea has been heavily involved in the drug trade, led by the government in what’s known as the “white bellflower” project. Dr. Yang Seong Gwan, a specialist in family medicine and author of “A Mind Engaged in Drugs, A […]
Instant Ramen Made with Various North Korean Ingredients Instant ramen is also a popular food in North Korea. Products imitating South Korean ramen have been launched in North Korea, with similar packaging designs and names being traded under the radar. Let’s take a closer look at what North Korean ramen is like. Ramen, with its spicy broth and chewy noodles, perfectly fulfills the […]
North Korea's Military Uniform Makeover North Korea’s Air and Ground Forces uniforms have become similar to South Korea’s. The iconic dark ochre plain uniforms of the North Korean military, once a symbol of North Korea’s armed forces, began to adopt a ‘digital pattern’ similar to that of South Korea a few years ago. Recent images of the North Korean military […]
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