North Korea holds dog meat cooking contest, touts it as summer health food

Published: 04 Jul. 2025, 14:22 This image, captured from Korean Central Television on July 4, shows a ″sweet meat″ cooking competition held in Pyongyang. [YONHAP] North Korea hosted a dog meat cooking contest in Pyongyang to elevate culinary...

North Korea’s Cosmetic Surgery Law Revealed, Allowing Aesthetic Procedures but With Strict Limits

In 2023, North Korea’s People’s Health website highlighted Dr. Park Geum-seon and other physicians at the Cosmetic Surgery Department of the Ministry of Public Health’s Dental General Hospital, who specialize in reconstructive procedures for...

Plastic surgery is legal in North Korea, eyebrow tattoos aren't, report finds

Published: 04 Jul. 2025, 15:26 The Rodong Sinmun reports on June 5 that Kim Jong-un met with Sergei Shoigu, secretary of Russia’s Security Council, during his visit to North Korea on June 4. [YONHAP] While cosmetic surgery is legally allowed in...

American bombs in Iran also reverberate in China and North Korea

DUBAI – President Donald Trump campaigned on keeping the United States out of foreign wars, but it didn't take long to convince him to come to the direct aid of Israel, hitting Iranian nuclear targets with bunker-buster bombs dropped by B-2...

American bombs in Iran also reverberate in China and North Korea

North Korea condemns Quad denuclearization calls as ‘grave provocation’

An in-depth analysis of DPRK nuclear rhetoric, new propaganda posters and three laws adopted in secrecy North Korea’s foreign ministry lashed out at the U.S. and its partners this week for their renewed calls for denuclearization, once again...

North Korea condemns U.S. arrest of its four nationals as 'absurd smear campaign'

Published: 04 Jul. 2025, 11:23 This captured image shows four North Koreans indicted in the United States in connection with wire fraud and who are wanted by the FBI. [YONHAP] North Korea on Friday condemned the United States' recent indictment of...

Civic groups halts leaflet launches toward North Korea following crackdown

A South Korean civic group representing families of North Korean abduction victims announced it will suspend its leaflet distribution campaign aimed at Pyongyang, signaling a shift in strategy in hopes of renewed inter-Korean dialogue under new...

North Korea bristles at Quad statement that demands Pyongyang's denuclearization

Published: 04 Jul. 2025, 09:27 Updated: 04 Jul. 2025, 12:49 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, accompanied from left Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign...

North Korea Sending Up To 30,000 Troops To Bolster Russia's Forces: Reports

North Korea is reportedly preparing to triple the number of its troops fighting for Russia along the front lines with Ukraine, sending an additional 25,000 to 30,000 soldiers to assist Russian forces. This is based on an intelligence assessment...

North Korea getting more deeply involved with Russia in Ukraine

Pyongyang is planning to send even more soldiers to bolster Russian troops at the frontlines in their war of aggression against Ukraine. According to Ukrainian intelligence as many as 30,000 North Korean troops could be heading to Russia to join...

North Korea slams Quad for calling it to denuclearise, KCNA says

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea slammed on Friday the Quad grouping of the United States, India, Japan and Australia for insisting North Korea denuclearise, according to its state media KCNA. North Korea also said the U.S. fabricated a “cyber threat”...

Lee calls dialogue key in North Korea ties

President Lee Jae-myung said Wednesday that cutting off all communication with North Korea would be “foolish,” stressing the need to improve inter-Korean relations through close coordination with the United States. Speaking at a news conference...

North Korea Is Turning Travelers’ Heads In The Most Unexpected Way Possible

North Korea isn't typically the first place international travelers think about when considering where to go on vacation. For years, the country has been known for its isolation, heavy restrictions on foreign visitors, and limited tourism...

Pacom Commander: North Korea Remains Central Concern

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 09.26.2011 Courtesy Story North Korea’s challenges to Asia-Pacific security and stability were most acute in 2010, but remain a central concern for U.S. Pacific Command, Pacom’s commander said today. North Korea’s nuclear...

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Ukraine Latest: US Halts Aid as Russia Escalates Attacks, North Korea Deepens Involvement

As Ukraine faces record-breaking Russian drone and missile assaults—over 5,300 Shahed drones launched in June alone—the US has paused deliveries of crucial military aid, including over two dozen Patriot and Stinger systems, Hellfire missiles, and...

Pope Leo Has Potential Role in US, North Korea Relations

(MENAFN) Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik, the first Korean prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy at the Vatican, expressed on Thursday his belief that Pope Leo XIV could contribute significantly to improving relations between the United States...

Wonsan Kalma: Welcome to North Korea’s Beach Resort Venture

In December 2024, North Korea opened its borders to tourists for the first time since the COVID pandemic. Videos by TravelAwaits The country’s active tourism department was eager to bring back tourists to its winter resort area of Masikryong Ski...

North Korea’s new resort, fires in Crete, Diogo Jota tributes: photos of the day – Wednesday

Domestic tourists visit the beach at Wonsan Kalma, a massive resort on the east coast of the country. A pet project of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, the resort is expected to welcome Russian guests later this month Photograph: Kim Won...