NORTH KOREA

Dec 30 2025CRYPTO

A Crypto Plot Foiled: Secrets, Bitcoin, and a Hidden Camera

A South Korean crypto exchange worker ended up in jail for four years. Why? They tried to sell military secrets to North Korea. The court also banned them from working in finance for the same amount of time. The worker got paid $487, 000 in Bitcoin to recruit a 30-year-old army captain. The captain

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Shows Off Military Might

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, recently watched a big military exercise. This wasn't just any drill. It involved long-range cruise missiles being launched. The event was reported by the country's official news agency, KCNA. Why is this important? Well, Kim has been very busy lately. He's b

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Dec 25 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Underwater Ambitions: A New Submarine in the Making

North Korea has recently showcased the outer shell of what it claims is a nuclear-powered submarine. This development comes as a response to South Korea's plans to build its own nuclear-powered submarine, which North Korea views as a threat to its security. The construction of this submarine has be

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Dec 25 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Big Move: A New Submarine in the Works

North Korea is making strides in building a nuclear-powered submarine, as shown in recent state media photos. The submarine, described as an 8, 700-ton-class vessel, is a significant part of North Korea's plan to modernize its navy. Leader Kim Jong Un has called this submarine a crucial step in stre

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Troops in Ukraine: What's Really Happening?

In a surprising turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently thanked North Korea for their soldiers' efforts in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This comes after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a grand ceremony to welcome back troops who had been working in the Kursk region of Russ

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Secret War Help: Soldiers Return from Ukraine

North Korea recently brought back some of its soldiers from Russia's war in Ukraine. This is the first time they openly admitted sending troops to help Russia. The soldiers were engineers who cleared mines in the Kursk region. Nine soldiers died, and Kim Jong-un gave them the highest medal for their

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Ukrainian Youths Taken to North Korea: A Growing Crisis

Ukraine is facing a serious issue. Over 19, 500 kids have been taken from areas under Russian control since the war started in 2022. This number is just the tip of the iceberg. The real number could be much higher. Recently, it came to light that some of these children were sent to North Korea. Thi

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Hidden Faith: A Fight for Belief

North Korea's government claims it has won its fight against religion, but a recent report tells a different story. A survey of defectors found that almost everyone agrees: practicing religion openly is impossible. The country is officially atheist, but its constitution says people can believe what

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Nov 30 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Boosts Air Force with Nuclear Focus

North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, recently put the spotlight on his country's Air Force. He did this during a big celebration for the Air Force's 80th birthday. Kim was joined by his young daughter for the event. State media shared photos of Kim looking at different military equipment. This include

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Nov 14 2025POLITICS

Russia's Bomb Boom: A Threat to Ukraine

Russia is making a lot of glide bombs. A high-ranking Ukrainian intelligence officer said they plan to make up to 120, 000 this year. This includes 500 new types that can go really far, up to 200 kilometers. That's a big deal because these bombs are cheap and can cause a lot of damage. These glide

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