North Korea and Iran: A Troubling Alliance in Missile and Nuclear Technologies?North Korea’s headed by External Economic Relations Minister Yun Jong Ho and Russia’s ambassador to North Korea, Alexander Matsegora/ Yonhap News There are rising concerns that North Korea continues to cooperate with Iran in the field of ballistic missiles and nuclear technology, as North Korea has sent a delegation to Iran. It is unusual for […]
British Vlogger's Chat with North Korean Soldier in DMZ - Real or Fake?A British female YouTuber stirred a buzz by releasing a unique video of her conversation with a North Korean soldier in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Zoe, who runs a YouTube channel called Zoe Discovers, recently posted a video of her interviewing a North Korean soldier in the DMZ in a pleasant atmosphere. In the video, […]
Roblox Launches Automatic Translation Tool for Global ReachRoblox announced on the 16th that it has launched new features such as an “automatic translation tool” and the ability to launch 3D avatar items in the marketplace to enhance the convenience of Korean game developers. Developers can create and publish games in Korean and automatically translate related content into 15 languages supported by Roblox […]
North Korea's Hidden Soviet Connection Exposed by Russian Traveler - Part 1CNN featured a story about Ilya Voskresensky, a Russian woman who visited North Korea. After much deliberation, Ilya decided to visit North Korea, stating that she wanted to compare the country to the old Soviet Union. Reflecting on her experience, she said, “It felt like traveling back in time. There were no advertisements in the […]
How Communist-Era Buildings Inspired Wes Anderson's Masterpiece - Part 1This is an article from the 16th of the Ministry of Unification’s College Student Reporter Corps, Unicorn, which may not directly correspond with the opinion of the Ministry of Unification. The Korean film industry has grown to exceed a market size of approximately $843 million, ranking seventh in global box office sales.1) The preference for […]
Who Are the Korean Sisters in Their 20s Who Made the World's Youngest Billionaires List?The American economic magazine Forbes announced its list of the world’s youngest billionaires for 2024, attracting attention with two Korean sisters in their 20s making the list side by side. They are Kim Jung Min (22), the eldest daughter, and Kim Jung Yeon (20), the second daughter of the late Kim Jung Ju, the founder […]
Tourist Paradise Turns Crime Scene: Korean Robbers Shot in the PhilippinesA shocking incident occurred in Cebu, a popular tourist and resort city among Koreans in the Philippines, where a Korean robber was killed. While there have been occasional incidents of Koreans being shot and killed by locals, it’s exceedingly rare for a Korean national to be killed in a confrontation with police after perpetrating a […]
North Korean Soccer Team Shows Confidence for Match Against Japan Despite FIFA SanctionsDespite receiving a fine and a forfeit loss penalty from the International Football Federation (FIFA), the North Korean soccer team still expressed strong confidence in their upcoming match against Japan. North Korean cheering squad (unrelated to the article) / News1 North Korea, who originally planned to host their home game against Japan in the 2026 […]
Russia Under Fire: South Korea Sanctions Russian Ships and Individuals Over North Korean TiesNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the Korean People’s Army’s 105th Guards Seoul Ryu Kyong Su Armored Division and its 1st Tank Armored Infantry Battalion on the 24th, according to a report by the Korean Central News Agency on the 25th of last month./Yonhap News The government has designated two Russian ships involved in […]
North Korea's Secret Launch Plans for April - Part 1The month of April, when general elections are held, is filled with the preparations for North Korea’s military parade and clandestine interactions for North Korea-Japan talks. Still, North Korea’s second reconnaissance satellite launch is also possible. Therefore, the geopolitical tension surrounding the Korean Peninsula is expected to continue. In the meantime, movements for North Korea-China […]
North Korean Workers Riot in China over Wage Issues, Over 200 ArrestedA North Korean informant in Beijing conveyedShockingly, the Jangmadang generation led the riotThere is a rumor of similar riot accordance in Africa In January, North Korean authorities reportedly arrested and swiftly repatriated over 200 dispatched workers who led a riot at a clothing and seafood manufacturing factory in Helong, Jilin Province, China, due to wage […]
Why Did Everyone Laugh at Lisa Cheering for South Korea vs. Thailand?Everyone burst into joyful laughter at the sight of Lisa cheering for the Thailand match. Led by interim coach Hwang Sun Hong, the South Korean national team faced Thailand in the fourth match of Group C in the second round of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup qualifiers. The match occurred at […]
Callaway: 'There Have Been No Discussions of Acquisition'“Korean company’s acquisition rumor is out of the question. There will be no response in the future.”Callaway’s sales are strong, revenue increased 7% year-over-year Callaway has officially stated that there were “no discussions” about the acquisition from a Korean company. This comes as a rare official denial in response to reports that a Korean Strategic […]
Why North Korean Human Rights Concern International Community: 3 Key Reasons It Matters - Part 1It feels like the first day of 2024 has just begun, but the cold winter is already behind us, and we can feel the warmth of spring. Looking back, last year might have been a spring season for the issue of human rights in North Korea. Our government published a report on human rights in […]
Story Behind THIS Korean Actress' Name Choice in HollywoodKim Yoon Ji became an overnight Hollywood star after her performance in the Netflix movie Lift. News that Kim landed a role in Lift with a self-made video has surprised many online. Some viewers questioned, “Could it be that easy, even for someone lucky?” However, Kim’s journey wasn’t a stroke of pure luck. Before impressing […]
North Korea's Diplomatic Push to Asia's Socialist AlliesORIGINAL LINK : https://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=210281 On the 21st, a ruling party delegation led by Kim Song Nam, the party’s international affairs director, departed from Pyongyang to visit China, Vietnam, and Laos. [Photo – Korean Central News Agency] The Korean Central News Agency reported on the 22nd that the Workers’ Party of Korea’s delegation left Pyongyang on […]
North Korea Conducts Super-Large MRL Firing Drill, Kim Jong Un SupervisesKim Jong Un supervised a super-large MRL firing drill at a western military base on the 18th, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency on the 19th./Yonhap News Yonhap News North Korean authorities confirmed that the short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) fired from Pyongyang towards the East Sea on the 18th was a super-large multiple […]
Revealing the Dark Truth: North Korea's Drug Industry Exposed- Part 1South Korea is no longer a safe zone for drugs. The United Nations (UN) awards the status of a drug-free country if there are fewer than 20 drug offenders per 100,000 population. South Korea has already exceeded this figure in 2016. The rapidly increasing drug crimes in Korea. Where do these drugs come from? Experts […]
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Boasts 'World's Most Powerful' Tank Amid TensionsOn the 14th, the Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim Jong Un, the Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, supervised a tank division’s combat training on the 13th. The North revealed a new type of tank, reinforcing its will to wage war against the South./Yonhap News On the 14th, the Korean […]
Last North Korean Restaurant in Vietnam Shuts Down Amid COVID FalloutThe scene of a Koryo restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam, closed on the 4th. With the withdrawal of the last North Korean restaurant, the Koryo restaurant, there are no longer any North Korean restaurants left in Vietnam/Hanoi correspondent Jung Ri Na The last North Korean restaurant in Vietnam has closed its doors and withdrawn. According to […]
North Korea and Iran: A Troubling Alliance in Missile and Nuclear Technologies? North Korea’s headed by External Economic Relations Minister Yun Jong Ho and Russia’s ambassador to North Korea, Alexander Matsegora/ Yonhap News There are rising concerns that North Korea continues to cooperate with Iran in the field of ballistic missiles and nuclear technology, as North Korea has sent a delegation to Iran. It is unusual for […]
British Vlogger's Chat with North Korean Soldier in DMZ - Real or Fake? A British female YouTuber stirred a buzz by releasing a unique video of her conversation with a North Korean soldier in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Zoe, who runs a YouTube channel called Zoe Discovers, recently posted a video of her interviewing a North Korean soldier in the DMZ in a pleasant atmosphere. In the video, […]
Roblox Launches Automatic Translation Tool for Global Reach Roblox announced on the 16th that it has launched new features such as an “automatic translation tool” and the ability to launch 3D avatar items in the marketplace to enhance the convenience of Korean game developers. Developers can create and publish games in Korean and automatically translate related content into 15 languages supported by Roblox […]
North Korea's Hidden Soviet Connection Exposed by Russian Traveler - Part 1 CNN featured a story about Ilya Voskresensky, a Russian woman who visited North Korea. After much deliberation, Ilya decided to visit North Korea, stating that she wanted to compare the country to the old Soviet Union. Reflecting on her experience, she said, “It felt like traveling back in time. There were no advertisements in the […]
How Communist-Era Buildings Inspired Wes Anderson's Masterpiece - Part 1 This is an article from the 16th of the Ministry of Unification’s College Student Reporter Corps, Unicorn, which may not directly correspond with the opinion of the Ministry of Unification. The Korean film industry has grown to exceed a market size of approximately $843 million, ranking seventh in global box office sales.1) The preference for […]
Who Are the Korean Sisters in Their 20s Who Made the World's Youngest Billionaires List? The American economic magazine Forbes announced its list of the world’s youngest billionaires for 2024, attracting attention with two Korean sisters in their 20s making the list side by side. They are Kim Jung Min (22), the eldest daughter, and Kim Jung Yeon (20), the second daughter of the late Kim Jung Ju, the founder […]
Tourist Paradise Turns Crime Scene: Korean Robbers Shot in the Philippines A shocking incident occurred in Cebu, a popular tourist and resort city among Koreans in the Philippines, where a Korean robber was killed. While there have been occasional incidents of Koreans being shot and killed by locals, it’s exceedingly rare for a Korean national to be killed in a confrontation with police after perpetrating a […]
North Korean Soccer Team Shows Confidence for Match Against Japan Despite FIFA Sanctions Despite receiving a fine and a forfeit loss penalty from the International Football Federation (FIFA), the North Korean soccer team still expressed strong confidence in their upcoming match against Japan. North Korean cheering squad (unrelated to the article) / News1 North Korea, who originally planned to host their home game against Japan in the 2026 […]
Russia Under Fire: South Korea Sanctions Russian Ships and Individuals Over North Korean Ties North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the Korean People’s Army’s 105th Guards Seoul Ryu Kyong Su Armored Division and its 1st Tank Armored Infantry Battalion on the 24th, according to a report by the Korean Central News Agency on the 25th of last month./Yonhap News The government has designated two Russian ships involved in […]
North Korea's Secret Launch Plans for April - Part 1 The month of April, when general elections are held, is filled with the preparations for North Korea’s military parade and clandestine interactions for North Korea-Japan talks. Still, North Korea’s second reconnaissance satellite launch is also possible. Therefore, the geopolitical tension surrounding the Korean Peninsula is expected to continue. In the meantime, movements for North Korea-China […]
North Korean Workers Riot in China over Wage Issues, Over 200 Arrested A North Korean informant in Beijing conveyedShockingly, the Jangmadang generation led the riotThere is a rumor of similar riot accordance in Africa In January, North Korean authorities reportedly arrested and swiftly repatriated over 200 dispatched workers who led a riot at a clothing and seafood manufacturing factory in Helong, Jilin Province, China, due to wage […]
Why Did Everyone Laugh at Lisa Cheering for South Korea vs. Thailand? Everyone burst into joyful laughter at the sight of Lisa cheering for the Thailand match. Led by interim coach Hwang Sun Hong, the South Korean national team faced Thailand in the fourth match of Group C in the second round of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup qualifiers. The match occurred at […]
Callaway: 'There Have Been No Discussions of Acquisition' “Korean company’s acquisition rumor is out of the question. There will be no response in the future.”Callaway’s sales are strong, revenue increased 7% year-over-year Callaway has officially stated that there were “no discussions” about the acquisition from a Korean company. This comes as a rare official denial in response to reports that a Korean Strategic […]
Why North Korean Human Rights Concern International Community: 3 Key Reasons It Matters - Part 1 It feels like the first day of 2024 has just begun, but the cold winter is already behind us, and we can feel the warmth of spring. Looking back, last year might have been a spring season for the issue of human rights in North Korea. Our government published a report on human rights in […]
Story Behind THIS Korean Actress' Name Choice in Hollywood Kim Yoon Ji became an overnight Hollywood star after her performance in the Netflix movie Lift. News that Kim landed a role in Lift with a self-made video has surprised many online. Some viewers questioned, “Could it be that easy, even for someone lucky?” However, Kim’s journey wasn’t a stroke of pure luck. Before impressing […]
North Korea's Diplomatic Push to Asia's Socialist Allies ORIGINAL LINK : https://www.tongilnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=210281 On the 21st, a ruling party delegation led by Kim Song Nam, the party’s international affairs director, departed from Pyongyang to visit China, Vietnam, and Laos. [Photo – Korean Central News Agency] The Korean Central News Agency reported on the 22nd that the Workers’ Party of Korea’s delegation left Pyongyang on […]
North Korea Conducts Super-Large MRL Firing Drill, Kim Jong Un Supervises Kim Jong Un supervised a super-large MRL firing drill at a western military base on the 18th, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency on the 19th./Yonhap News Yonhap News North Korean authorities confirmed that the short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) fired from Pyongyang towards the East Sea on the 18th was a super-large multiple […]
Revealing the Dark Truth: North Korea's Drug Industry Exposed- Part 1 South Korea is no longer a safe zone for drugs. The United Nations (UN) awards the status of a drug-free country if there are fewer than 20 drug offenders per 100,000 population. South Korea has already exceeded this figure in 2016. The rapidly increasing drug crimes in Korea. Where do these drugs come from? Experts […]
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Boasts 'World's Most Powerful' Tank Amid Tensions On the 14th, the Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim Jong Un, the Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, supervised a tank division’s combat training on the 13th. The North revealed a new type of tank, reinforcing its will to wage war against the South./Yonhap News On the 14th, the Korean […]
Last North Korean Restaurant in Vietnam Shuts Down Amid COVID Fallout The scene of a Koryo restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam, closed on the 4th. With the withdrawal of the last North Korean restaurant, the Koryo restaurant, there are no longer any North Korean restaurants left in Vietnam/Hanoi correspondent Jung Ri Na The last North Korean restaurant in Vietnam has closed its doors and withdrawn. According to […]
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