November 1, 2023 North Korea shuts down multiple embassies, South Korea speculates financial issues are the reason North Korea is reportedly shutting down diplomatic missions to a handful of countries around the world, including Uganda, Angola, Spain and Hong Kong.
October 31, 2023 UN tells world governments not to repatriate escaped North Korean refugees The United Nations is calling on member countries to refrain from repatriating escaped North Korean refugees.
October 28, 2023 North Korean foreign minister defends Russia arms sales against ‘groundless criticism’ North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui dismissed criticism of her country selling weapons to the Russia military, claiming the two nations have "equal and normal relations."
October 26, 2023 North Korea accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza, labels US an 'accomplice' A North Korean foreign ministry spokesperson told state media that the U.S. is an "accomplice" in "Israel's genocide" of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
October 24, 2023 China forcibly repatriates hundreds of escaped North Koreans, US ambassador warns The Chinese Communist Party is apprehending and repatriating North Korean citizens escaping the nation's oppressive regime, U.S. officials claim.
October 19, 2023 US Army charges Travis King with desertion for crossing into North Korea: Report The U.S. Army has charged Travis King with desertion after he crossed the border from South Korea during a tour of the demilitarized zone in July.
October 19, 2023 Thousand of remote IT workers for US companies sent wages to North Korea to fund weapons programs, FBI says Remote IT workers for U.S. companies have sent millions of dollars in wages to North Korea to fund its weapons program, the FBI said.
October 19, 2023 South Korea examines Kim Jong Un’s lifestyle, spending habits North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un and his family are increasing their consumption of luxury goods in North Korea following the end of the COVID-19 era.
October 19, 2023 Hamas terrorists likely used North Korean weapons during brutal attack on Israel, evidence shows Hamas terrorists have used North Korean weapons in their barbaric assault on Israel, according to various intelligence assessments. North Korea has denied selling arms to Hamas.
October 19, 2023 Russia and North Korea officials join for 2-day summit in Pyongyang amid Western suspicions about arms deal Russian and North Korean foreign ministers met in Pyongyang for a two-day summit this week to underscore their relationship and potentially discuss transfers of military supplies.