The Latest Breaking News from North Korea

Hackers From North Korea Stole Over $180M In Crypto Within 6 Months: Report

North Korean hackers have illegally obtained more than $180 million worth of cryptocurrencies in just the first half of 2023.

Zenger · Aug 17, 2023

UN: North Korea is increasing repression as people are reportedly starving in parts of the country

The U.N. rights chief says North Korea is increasing its repression of human rights and people are becoming more desperate and reportedly starving in parts of the country as the economic situation worsens

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Watch live: UN officials discuss North Korea human rights abuses for first time since 2017

Watch live as the United Nations Security Council meets publicly on Thursday, 17 August, to discuss human rights abuses in North Korea in a move requested by the United States, Albania and Japan.

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

North Korea says Travis King wants to stay there for refuge from US Army ‘discrimination’

King was travelling with a group tour to the border between North and South Korea when he crossed on 18 July

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Travis King: North Korea claims US soldier fled because of racism in army

US soldier Travis King ran through the heavily-fortified Korean border last month

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023

North Korea says a U.S. soldier crossed its border because of the racism in America

The report from the government-owned and -run news agency marks North Korea's first public confirmation of the incident since 23-year-old Travis King crossed the border in July.

WEKU · Aug 16, 2023

North Korea says Travis King wants to stay there for refuge from US Army ‘discrimination’

King was travelling with a group tour to the border between North and South Korea when he crossed on 18 July

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

North Korea says U.S. soldier crossed border after being disillusioned with American society

Pvt. Travis King entered the North while on a civilian tour of a Korean border village July 18, becoming the first American detained in the North in nearly five years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2023

N. Korea confirms detention of US soldier, claims he is 'disillusioned' with America

North Korea asserted Wednesday that a U.S. soldier who bolted into the North across the heavily armed Korean border last month did so after being disillusioned with the inequality of American society and racial discrimination in its Army.

France 24 · Aug 16, 2023

North Korea protests UN Security Council meeting on human rights record

The US says its plan to hold a meeting on rights abuses will move forward despite protests from North Korea and China.

Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2023