Putin's Surprise Visit to Kim Jong Un: Friendship or Foe?Ahead of his first visit to North Korea in 24 years, Russian President Putin emphasized cooperation and resistance against Western sanctions.
Is Putin Really Going to North Korea? Here's What We KnowA senior Russian presidential official disclosed that President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit North Korea soon.
Geopolitical Chess: Putin's Next Move Includes North KoreaNHK reported on the 12th, citing multiple diplomatic sources including high-ranking Russian government officials, that Russian President Vladimir Putin is coordinating a visit to North Korea early next week. According to NHK, Putin will be visiting North Korea for the first time in 24 years since July 2000. The media outlet also stated that it […]
Putin's Secret Mission: Russian Official's Mysterious Flight to North Korea RevealedA high-ranking Russian official's plane returned to Russia after staying in North Korea for about 40 hours.
North Korea's Psyche: Why Loudspeaker Broadcasts Strike a NerveAnalysts suggest North Korea's sensitive response to the loudspeakers is due to its effectiveness as a psychological warfare tool.
Secrets of North Korean-style Cold Noodles: Why Pyongyang's Dish is a Subtle AddictionWith the season of cold noodles upon us, Pyongyang Cold Noodles, known as Pyongyang Naengmyeon, feat ...
North Korea's Propaganda Mastermind Passes Away at 94Kim Ki Nam, former Secretary of Propaganda and Agitation of the North Korean Workers’ Party, has passed away. Kim Ki Nam was at the forefront of idolization and propaganda campaigns spanning three generations, from Kim Il Sung, and Kim Jong Il, to Kim Jong Un. According to a report quoted by Yonhap News, the Korean […]
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 […]
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 […]
North Expands Secret Uranium Enrichment Facility in Kangson near PyongyangNorth Korea is suspected of expanding a secret uranium enrichment facility located in the Kangson area near Pyongyang. NK News, a U.S. media outlet specializing in North Korea, reported on the 27th, “After analyzing satellite images of the main building of a site in Kangson, we captured images of workers conducting construction at the back […]
School Supplies Brand Taking North Korean Classrooms by StormSchool supplies branded Durumi. [Photo- Chosun Shinbo] What are the favorite school supplies among young students in North Korea? On the 28th, the Chosun Shinbo, a newspaper for Koreans in Japan, reported from Pyongyang about “School supplies bearing the Durumi brand” and introduced them as follows. According to the newspaper, these supplies are products manufactured […]
North Korea Faces FIFA Sanctions Over Cancelled MatchNorth Korean spectators cheering for their soccer team at Tokyo National Stadium, Yonhap News North Korea ultimately suffered a forfeit by unilaterally canceling a game scheduled initially in Pyongyang. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced on the 24th (Korean time), “The match between Japan and North Korea for the 2026 North Central America World […]
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 […]
Russia and North Korea Forge Closer Ties Through ArtThe Russian delegation of the Ministry of Culture led by Deputy Minister Andrey Malyshev arrived in Pyongyang on the 18th, invited by the North Korean Ministry of Culture. [Photo – Labor Newspaper] There has been consecutive North Korea-Russia cooperation, including the Russian delegations of each level visiting North Korea in a row. The Korean Central News Agency reported […]
North Korea's Economy Has Worsened According to Satellite AnalysisThe Ministry of Unification and KAIST evaluated the four western regions of North Korea through satellite imagery.From 2019 to 2021, Pyongyang’s economy grew negatively. The Ministry of Unification and KAIST have found that the economy in North Korea’s four western regions has regressed, based on an analysis of artificial satellite and artificial intelligence (AI) data. […]
North Korea-Japan World Cup Asian Qualifiers Will Be Held in Pyongyang on Sept. 26North Korea holds an A match for the first time in 4 years on home groundThe exchange in sports is in a spotlight in line with the warming atmosphere between North Korean and Japanese dialogue [Photo = Yonhap News] For the first time in about four years since the outbreak of COVID-19, North Korea is […]
[Debate] Dissenting Voices in North Korea's Elections: A Step Towards Change?On April 10, 2024, South Korea will have its parliamentary elections. Meanwhile, North Korea held its local People’s Assembly delegate elections on November 26, 2023. In particular, there was a noteworthy point in this election: the emergence of dissenting votes in North Korea for the first time in 67 years. Are North Korea’s election system […]
North Korea Boasts 'New Era of Prosperity' in Transformed PyongyangRodong Sinmun “our capital city that transforms every year”In the last 28th, the 20X10 Regional Development Policy launched North Korea has been promoting the buildings and streets built in Pyongyang since Kim Jong Un’s regime took over, boasting of a New Era of Prosperity in Pyongyang. On the 4th, The Workers’ Party newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, […]
UN Appoints New Coordinator for North Korea, Marking First Entry Since Pandemic North Korea is allowing officials from international organizations to enter the country for the first time since the pandemic. Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday appointed Joe Columbano, former head of the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator for China, as the new UN Resident Coordinator in Pyongyang, according to UN Headquarters. "Mr. Columbano will support North Korea's efforts in the context of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda and lead the United Nations team in areas such as food, security, social development services, resilience and sustainability, and data development management," said Secretary-General's spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
North Korea Alleges Spying on U.S. Naval and Air Bases EverydayNorth Korea claims to have photographed the US and Japanese military bases using its reconnaissance satellite Malligyong-1.
Putin's Surprise Visit to Kim Jong Un: Friendship or Foe? Ahead of his first visit to North Korea in 24 years, Russian President Putin emphasized cooperation and resistance against Western sanctions.
Is Putin Really Going to North Korea? Here's What We Know A senior Russian presidential official disclosed that President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit North Korea soon.
Geopolitical Chess: Putin's Next Move Includes North Korea NHK reported on the 12th, citing multiple diplomatic sources including high-ranking Russian government officials, that Russian President Vladimir Putin is coordinating a visit to North Korea early next week. According to NHK, Putin will be visiting North Korea for the first time in 24 years since July 2000. The media outlet also stated that it […]
Putin's Secret Mission: Russian Official's Mysterious Flight to North Korea Revealed A high-ranking Russian official's plane returned to Russia after staying in North Korea for about 40 hours.
North Korea's Psyche: Why Loudspeaker Broadcasts Strike a Nerve Analysts suggest North Korea's sensitive response to the loudspeakers is due to its effectiveness as a psychological warfare tool.
Secrets of North Korean-style Cold Noodles: Why Pyongyang's Dish is a Subtle Addiction With the season of cold noodles upon us, Pyongyang Cold Noodles, known as Pyongyang Naengmyeon, feat ...
North Korea's Propaganda Mastermind Passes Away at 94 Kim Ki Nam, former Secretary of Propaganda and Agitation of the North Korean Workers’ Party, has passed away. Kim Ki Nam was at the forefront of idolization and propaganda campaigns spanning three generations, from Kim Il Sung, and Kim Jong Il, to Kim Jong Un. According to a report quoted by Yonhap News, the Korean […]
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 […]
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 […]
North Expands Secret Uranium Enrichment Facility in Kangson near Pyongyang North Korea is suspected of expanding a secret uranium enrichment facility located in the Kangson area near Pyongyang. NK News, a U.S. media outlet specializing in North Korea, reported on the 27th, “After analyzing satellite images of the main building of a site in Kangson, we captured images of workers conducting construction at the back […]
School Supplies Brand Taking North Korean Classrooms by Storm School supplies branded Durumi. [Photo- Chosun Shinbo] What are the favorite school supplies among young students in North Korea? On the 28th, the Chosun Shinbo, a newspaper for Koreans in Japan, reported from Pyongyang about “School supplies bearing the Durumi brand” and introduced them as follows. According to the newspaper, these supplies are products manufactured […]
North Korea Faces FIFA Sanctions Over Cancelled Match North Korean spectators cheering for their soccer team at Tokyo National Stadium, Yonhap News North Korea ultimately suffered a forfeit by unilaterally canceling a game scheduled initially in Pyongyang. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced on the 24th (Korean time), “The match between Japan and North Korea for the 2026 North Central America World […]
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 […]
Russia and North Korea Forge Closer Ties Through Art The Russian delegation of the Ministry of Culture led by Deputy Minister Andrey Malyshev arrived in Pyongyang on the 18th, invited by the North Korean Ministry of Culture. [Photo – Labor Newspaper] There has been consecutive North Korea-Russia cooperation, including the Russian delegations of each level visiting North Korea in a row. The Korean Central News Agency reported […]
North Korea's Economy Has Worsened According to Satellite Analysis The Ministry of Unification and KAIST evaluated the four western regions of North Korea through satellite imagery.From 2019 to 2021, Pyongyang’s economy grew negatively. The Ministry of Unification and KAIST have found that the economy in North Korea’s four western regions has regressed, based on an analysis of artificial satellite and artificial intelligence (AI) data. […]
North Korea-Japan World Cup Asian Qualifiers Will Be Held in Pyongyang on Sept. 26 North Korea holds an A match for the first time in 4 years on home groundThe exchange in sports is in a spotlight in line with the warming atmosphere between North Korean and Japanese dialogue [Photo = Yonhap News] For the first time in about four years since the outbreak of COVID-19, North Korea is […]
[Debate] Dissenting Voices in North Korea's Elections: A Step Towards Change? On April 10, 2024, South Korea will have its parliamentary elections. Meanwhile, North Korea held its local People’s Assembly delegate elections on November 26, 2023. In particular, there was a noteworthy point in this election: the emergence of dissenting votes in North Korea for the first time in 67 years. Are North Korea’s election system […]
North Korea Boasts 'New Era of Prosperity' in Transformed Pyongyang Rodong Sinmun “our capital city that transforms every year”In the last 28th, the 20X10 Regional Development Policy launched North Korea has been promoting the buildings and streets built in Pyongyang since Kim Jong Un’s regime took over, boasting of a New Era of Prosperity in Pyongyang. On the 4th, The Workers’ Party newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, […]
UN Appoints New Coordinator for North Korea, Marking First Entry Since Pandemic North Korea is allowing officials from international organizations to enter the country for the first time since the pandemic. Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday appointed Joe Columbano, former head of the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator for China, as the new UN Resident Coordinator in Pyongyang, according to UN Headquarters. "Mr. Columbano will support North Korea's efforts in the context of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda and lead the United Nations team in areas such as food, security, social development services, resilience and sustainability, and data development management," said Secretary-General's spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
North Korea Alleges Spying on U.S. Naval and Air Bases Everyday North Korea claims to have photographed the US and Japanese military bases using its reconnaissance satellite Malligyong-1.
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