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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into East Sea

North Korea launched two projectiles, believed to be ballistic missiles, into the East Sea on Tuesday, according to reports from Japan and South Korea. This marks Pyongyang’s second missile launch of the month. Japanese authorities confirmed that the missiles fell into the sea, with the Japan......

Kim Jong Un publicly dismisses vice-premier for factory failures

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fired vice-premier Yang Sung-ho in a dramatic public rebuke during a ceremony at an industrial complex, highlighting what he called chronic incompetence and mismanagement in key economic projects. The dismissal occurred at the inauguration of the first phase of a modernization......

South Korea investigates civilian over alleged drone flights into North Korea

South Korean authorities have launched an investigation into a civilian suspected of sending drones into North Korean territory, local media reported on January 17, 2026. The drones are believed to have been used to monitor pollution and radiation levels near a uranium production site. The National......

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reshuffles personal security team amid rising tensions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replaced several senior officials responsible for his personal security, South Korea’s Unification Ministry said on Tuesday, a move analysts view as a possible sign of heightened concern over assassination threats. Seoul’s ministry reported that three......

North Korea demands detailed explanation from Seoul after alleged drone intrusion

North Korea has sharply criticized South Korea following the alleged intrusion of a drone into its airspace earlier this month, demanding a “detailed explanation” from Seoul. The statement was issued on Sunday by Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. According......

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan

North Korea launched several projectiles believed to be ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Sunday, according to South Korea’s military authorities. The launches were detected from the vicinity of Pyongyang in the early morning hours, heightening concerns over rising tensions on the Korean......

Global scrutiny grows as North Korea tops record year for crypto thefts

North Korea-linked hackers stole more than $2 billion in digital assets in 2025, marking a record-breaking year for cybercrime in the cryptocurrency market. New data from several blockchain intelligence firms reveal that global cryptocurrency thefts reached an unprecedented $2.7 billion, underscoring......

North Korea warns against any Japanese move toward nuclear weapons

North Korea has strongly condemned recent remarks attributed to a Japanese government official suggesting that Japan may need nuclear weapons, warning that any attempt by Tokyo to “go nuclear” must be prevented. According to North Korean state media, the statement described such a move as......

Kim Jong Un pays tribute to late Russian ambassador in Pyongyang

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang to offer condolences following the death of Russian Ambassador Aleksandr Matsegora, state media reported on Thursday. Kim’s visit on Wednesday came after North Korean authorities confirmed the ambassador’s sudden passing......