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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......

Kim Jong Un promises new strategic assets for North Korean air force

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared that the country’s air force will soon be equipped with new strategic military assets, according to state media reports released Sunday. The announcement was made during celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the North Korean Air Force, an event......

North Korea condemns US–South Korea military drills as ‘Provocative’

North Korea’s state media issued a fierce denunciation on Friday of recent US–South Korea joint military exercises, accusing Washington and Seoul of escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The criticism focused particularly on the “Silent Shark” anti-submarine drills held......

North Korea modernizes Yongbyon nuclear complex amid weapons program expansion

Satellite imagery indicates that North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear complex has undergone extensive modernization and expansion throughout 2025, according to a report by 38 North, a US-based monitoring organization. The upgrades appear aimed at boosting plutonium and uranium production for the country’s......