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N. Korea's youth mobilization project seems meant for tighter state control: ministry

N. Korea's youth mobilization project seems meant for tighter state control: ministry

North Korea appears to be mobilizing the youth for a new housing project in a bid to tighten state control over the younger generation and elicit their loyalty to leader Kim Jong-un, Seoul's unification ministry said Friday.

2023-03-03 14:47

2 Koreas trade barbs at UN over Pyongyang's nuclear programs

2 Koreas trade barbs at UN over Pyongyang's nuclear programs

North and South Korea traded barbs over Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs at the United Nations Conference on Disarmament, Thursday (local time). While North Korea claimed that it is pursuing those programs for "self-defense," the South countered that such a claim is an "irresponsible excuse."

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-03-03 13:45

US unveils national strategy to counter cybercrimes by N. Korea, others

US unveils national strategy to counter cybercrimes by N. Korea, others

The United States on Thursday released a national strategy to enhance cybersecurity and mitigate illicit cyber activities by actors from countries such as North Korea.

2023-03-03 09:24

NK leader calls for attaining grain production goal amid reports of food shortages

NK leader calls for attaining grain production goal amid reports of food shortages

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called on all farms across the country to focus on stepping up their grain production and meeting their goals for this year "without fail," wrapping up a four-day session of a key party meeting, Pyongyang's state media said Thursday.

2023-03-02 09:56

US imposes fresh sanctions to restrict North Korea's revenues

US imposes fresh sanctions to restrict North Korea's revenues

The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed sanctions on individuals and companies that it accused of illicitly generating revenue for the government of North Korea.

2023-03-02 08:30

S. Korea designates Aug. 13 on lunar calendar as Separated Families Day

S. Korea designates Aug. 13 on lunar calendar as Separated Families Day

South Korea has designated Aug. 13 on the lunar calendar as a commemorative day for families separated by the 1950-53 Korean War, Seoul's unification ministry said Tuesday.

2023-02-28 17:25

Size of N. Korea's rice paddies down 0.8% in 2022

Size of N. Korea's rice paddies down 0.8% in 2022

The size of North Korea's rice paddies decreased 0.8 percent in 2022 from a year earlier, data showed Tuesday, reflecting the reclusive regime's challenging food shortages.

2023-02-28 15:46

US has no hostile intent but N. Korea continues to provoke: state dept.

US has no hostile intent but N. Korea continues to provoke: state dept.

The United States has no hostile intent toward North Korea, a state department spokesperson said Monday, adding that North Korea, on the other hand, continues to make provocations.

2023-02-28 09:39

N. Korean leader calls for 'radical change' in agricultural output within few years

N. Korean leader calls for 'radical change' in agricultural output within few years

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for a "radical change" in agricultural production within a few years, attending the second-day session of a key party meeting, Pyongyang's state media said Tuesday.

2023-02-28 09:39

N. Korea remains on US shortlist of 'state sponsors of terrorism' in 2021: report

N. Korea remains on US shortlist of 'state sponsors of terrorism' in 2021: report

The United States maintained its designation of North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism in 2021, U.S. report released Monday showed.

2023-02-28 09:32

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