With an eye on raising readiness for possible conflict, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has lately urged that the military of his nation greatly improve its warfighting capacity. Delivered on Monday via state-run media KCNA, this urgent appeal comes as worries over North Korea’s increasing engagement in Russia’s war in Ukraine surface. Driven by rising regional and worldwide tensions, Kim’s …

In a worrisome turn of events, South Korea said that North Korea has directly affected aircraft and vessel operations by interfering with GPS signals from regions close to the inter-Korean border for two consecutive days. Discovered in important places near the western border, the GPS interference fuels growing conflict between the two nations as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un keeps …

With a record-setting intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test, North Korea boldly claimed it as the “world’s most powerful strategic deterrent.” Launched with Kim Jong Un present, the missile set a new record with an 87-minute flight, the longest known flying period for a North Korean missile. While neighboring countries and the world community responded with quick denunciation, state media in …

Recent events revealed North Korea’s plans to send military personnel to assist Russian troops engaged in continuous conflict with Ukraine. From Ukraine’s defense intelligence source, three generals and 500 officers among roughly 12,000 North Korean personnel are apparently scheduled to be stationed in Russia. Many foreign observers especially in view of such support show questions and pay close attention to …

Officially labeling South Korea as a “hostile” state, North Korea is formalizing the growing gulf between the two Koreas. Announced Thursday, this major shift is the first time Pyongyang has publicly confirmed legal changes demanded by leader Kim Jong Un early this year. The rewrite of North Korea’s constitution marks a new and alarming stage in the declining ties with …

Another important milestone in North Korea’s continuous attempts to improve its military capabilities is the declaration of a successful test-firing of a 240mm multiple rocket launcher fitted with a new guiding system. Under direction by leader Kim Jong Un, this most recent test emphasizes Pyongyang’s will to modernize its arsenal in face of growing regional tensions. Strategic Significance of the …

According to state media on Monday, North Korea has deliberately placed 250 ballistic missile launchers along its southern border, a move leader Kim Jong Un has hailed as brandishing a “powerful treasured sword” to preserve the nation’s sovereignty. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the olive green launchers were conspicuously on show on Sunday’s formal “transferring” ceremony in …

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged “full support and solidarity” to Russia in its war against Ukraine, as conveyed during his meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang. Putin, on his first visit to North Korea in 24 years, expressed gratitude for Kim’s support, framing the conflict as part of Russia’s struggle against the “hegemonic and imperialist policy” …

As South Korea prepared for its parliamentary elections, North Korea’s state-controlled media unleashed a scathing attack on President Yoon Suk Yeol, labeling him a “fascist dictator” and “warmonger.” This editorial seeks to understand the motivations behind Pyongyang’s harsh rhetoric at such a critical juncture. Timing and Tensions The timing of North Korea’s attack, on the eve of South Korea’s elections, …

Sending money to North Korea is a risky and illegal activity that many defectors and their families in South Korea engage in, despite the harsh penalties and consequences that they may face.  Sending money to North Korea involves a complex and covert network of brokers, couriers, and smugglers, who operate across the borders of China, North Korea, and South Korea. …