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N. Korea Likely to Send Troops to Ukraine in Support of Russia: S. Korea’s Defense Chief

N. Korea Likely to Send Troops to Ukraine in Support of Russia: S. Korea’s Defense Chief

SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — North Korea is likely to deploy members of its regular armed forces to Ukraine in support of Russia, South Korea’s defense chief said Tuesday, in the latest sign of deepening military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow. The assessment came as North Korea has been seeking to bolster ties with [...]

N. Korea Will Never Bargain over ‘National Prestige’: Pyongyang Envoy

N. Korea Will Never Bargain over ‘National Prestige’: Pyongyang Envoy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — North Korea will never bargain over its “national prestige,” Pyongyang’s envoy to the U.N. said Monday, reaffirming the recalcitrant regime’s adherence to its nuclear weapons program in defiance of criticism against its growing security threats. Ambassador Kim Song made the remarks during a general debate at the U.N. General [...]

N.K. Leader Calls for Swiftly Rebuilding Homes in Flood-devastated Regions

N.K. Leader Calls for Swiftly Rebuilding Homes in Flood-devastated Regions

SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for swiftly rebuilding homes in flood-devastated regions in the country’s northwest, state media reported Monday. Kim made the remarks during a “field guidance” visit to the flood-stricken regions of North Phyongan Province on Sunday, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). [...]

N. Korean Leader Sends Message to Cuba Emphasizing Strengthened Bilateral Relations

N. Korean Leader Sends Message to Cuba Emphasizing Strengthened Bilateral Relations

SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has stressed the importance of bilateral relations with Cuba in a message, widely seen as an effort to strengthen their long-standing ties, despite a setback over South Korea’s recent establishment of diplomatic relations with Havana. Kim had conveyed cordial greetings to Cuban President Miguel [...]

North Korea’s Smartphone Boom: Millions Embrace Technology Despite Restrictions

North Korea’s Smartphone Boom: Millions Embrace Technology Despite Restrictions

SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – North Korea has experienced a rapid surge in smartphone adoption since easing pandemic-related lockdowns two years ago, with a recent analysis suggesting that the number of smartphone users in the country may have reached up to 7 million. Martin Williams, a researcher at the U.S. think tank Crimson Center, published [...]

S. Korean Military Vows ‘Stern’ Measures Should N. Korea Cross the Line with Balloon Campaign

S. Korean Military Vows ‘Stern’ Measures Should N. Korea Cross the Line with Balloon Campaign

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s military on Monday vowed to take “stern” military measures should North Korea “cross the line” with its ongoing trash balloon campaign or inflict serious damage to the South Korean people. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) made the remark in a statement in response to the North’s [...]

North Korea Embraces Dog Meat as Traditional Cuisine, Diverging from South’s Ban

North Korea Embraces Dog Meat as Traditional Cuisine, Diverging from South’s Ban

SEOUL, Sept.16 (Korea Bizwire) – In a stark contrast that highlights the growing cultural divide between North and South Korea, the consumption of dog meat has emerged as a contentious issue on the Korean peninsula. While South Korea has recently moved to prohibit the practice, North Korea continues to promote it as a cherished culinary tradition. [...]