North Korea's Cyber Pirates Pillage $1 Billion Annually, Is Your Country Safe? - Part 1“North Korea is conducting indiscriminate cyber attacks in over 150 countries. Through cybercrime, they have stolen over a billion dollars annually for the past three years, threatening the economic stability of all UN member countries.” (Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations) “Illegal cyber activities could weaken the effectiveness of the Security Council’s sanctions. […]
U.S. Set to Derail Palestine's UN Membership BidOn the 17th (local time), Jiad Abu Amr, the special representative of the Palestinian President, gave a speech at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting held at the UN headquarters in New York. It appears that Palestine’s admission to the UN will be canceled once again due to the obstruction of the United States, […]
U.S. Urges North Korea to Reject Provocation and Embrace Dialogue“Alternative sanctions panel against North Korea, considering all options” U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield affirmed, “The United States has unequivocally communicated our lack of hostile intentions towards North Korea,” emphasizing, “We consistently urge North Korea to refrain from provocations and embrace dialogue.” While in South Korea, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield toured the DMZ in Paju, […]
Russia Takes North Korea's Side: UN Sanctions Lifted Amid Diplomatic TensionsOn the 28th, the UN Security Council voted on the resolution to extend the term of the panel of experts and it was rejected The United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) panel of experts, who monitor the implementation of sanctions against North Korea, will cease operations at the end of next month. On the 28th (local […]
North Korea Slams UN Draft Resolution on Human Rights as Interference in Internal AffairsRecently, North Korea issued a statement strongly condemning a draft resolution on North Korean human rights submitted to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) by the European Union (EU) and others. According to the Korean Central News Agency on the 24th, the North Korean delegation to the UN Secretariat and international organizations in Geneva stated […]
North Korea Celebrates International Women's DayOn International Women’s Day, Rodong Sinmun said,“The greatest fortune of women is to live with respect under the esteemed Kim Jong Un.” On March 8, North Korea celebrated International Women’s Day, urging women to show loyalty to Kim Jong Un and dedicate themselves to their assigned roles. The Workers’ Party newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, emphasized in […]
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.
UN Blasts Kim Jong Un: Continues to Pressure on North Korea's Human Rights AbusesThe United Nations' Third Committee has adopted a resolution condemning North Korea's systematic and widespread human rights abuses.
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