British American Tobacco accused of helping North Korea fund terrorism in lawsuit Victims of terrorist attacks say BAT’s operations in North Korea helped fund weapons used in the Middle East The Guardian - US · Jan 30
North Korea’s nuclear expansion: Kim Jong Un warns of ‘excruciating mental agony’ for enemies North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced plans to strengthen nuclear forces at an upcoming party congress following a missile test. He stated the congress will outline next-stage plans for bolstering the country's nuclear war deterrent. The test-firing of a multiple rocket launcher, observed with his daughter, aimed to improve… The Times of India · Jan 28
North Korea's Kim says upcoming party congress will unveil plans to bolster nuclear deterrent North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says his country will unveil plans to further bolster its nuclear program at the upcoming ruling party congress The Independent UK · Jan 28
North Korea's crypto thieving went into overdrive in 2025, with one firm estimating it's responsible for roughly 60% of the $3.4 billion stolen in total The regime may have made off with more than $2B last year. PC Gamer · Jan 27
South Korea says North Korea launched an unidentified projectile toward the sea South Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile toward the sea The Independent UK · Jan 27
Japanese court orders Pyongyang to pay damages to survivors of deceptive repatriation program A Japanese court has held North Korea responsible for human rights violations against four plaintiffs lured to the country by false promises of a "paradise on Earth." The Independent UK · Jan 26
Pentagon to reduce its role in deterrence of North Korea US policy document suggests South Korea take primary responsibility, as Pentagon prioritises defending US homeland The Guardian - AU · Jan 24
South Korea imposes travel bans on three civilians over alleged drone flights into North Korea Analysts say North Korea's drone accusations were likely driven by its efforts to dial up anti-South Korea sentiment ahead of the ruling Workers' Party congress. Euronews · Jan 23
South Korea imposes travel bans on 3 civilians over alleged drone flights into North Korea South Korea has placed overseas travel bans on three people as part of an investigation into alleged drone flights over North Korea that have deepened animosities between the rivals The Independent UK · Jan 23
'I think it's a bit like selling nuclear weapons to North Korea and bragging' — Anthropic's CEO warns Davos about letting Nvidia sell AI chips to China Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei riled Davos attendees by condemning U.S.-approved Nvidia chip sales to China TechRadar · Jan 22
In 2016, an Ohio student embarked on a trip to North Korea. What followed was a harrowing ordeal that ended in heartbreak Otto Warmbier was accused of trying to steal a propaganda poster while in North Korea. We Got This Covered · Jan 21
AI boss says chip sales to China ‘like selling nuclear weapons to North Korea’ Anthropic CEO says Trump administration’s approval has ‘incredible national security implications’ The Independent UK · Jan 21
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says US 'Selling Nuclear Weapons to North Korea' in Approval of NVIDIA AI Chip Exports to China Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei criticised the Trump administration's approval of NVIDIA exporting its H200 AI chips to China, likening it to 'selling nuclear weapons to North Korea.' International Business Times UK · Jan 20
South Korean president warns sending drones into North Korea akin to starting war Lee Jae Myung criticises his own defence minister for failing to detect drone launches into neighbouring country The Independent UK · Jan 20
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Kim Jong Un’s bizarre tirade against ‘goat’ in his cabinet exposes North Korea’s economic struggles North Korean dictator fires vice premier on the spot after declaring him ‘unfit to be entrusted with heavy duties’
The Independent UK · Jan 20 North Korea's Kim dismisses vice premier over factory project North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has dismissed a vice premier for causing “man-made confusions” in works to modernize a major machinery plant
The Independent UK · Jan 14 Kim Jong Un’s sister says South Korea’s ‘wild dreams’ about better ties with North ‘can never be realised’ Kim Yo Jong warns Seoul not to read too much into her muted reaction to an earlier incident involving a South Korean drone
The Conversation · Jan 13 Will Japan build nuclear weapons? Why China’s concerns are unfounded, for now Tensions are growing in east Asia. The threat of a Chinese attack on Taiwan persists and, in recent weeks, North Korea has been testing its long-range missile capabilities. Russia’s reorientation of ties from Europe towards Asia is also accelerating and the America First rhetoric of Donald Trump is raising questions…
Euronews · Jan 13 North Korea's Kim shakes up security detail amid 'decapitation' fears The unusual changes in the North Korean dictator's personal security detail might be down to concerns of possible assassination following Pyongyang's involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine, while the US operation to capture Venezuela's Maduro made him fear a "decapitation strike," analysts say.
The Independent UK · Jan 10 South Korea denies flying drones across border as North warns of ‘consequences’ North Korea has accused South Korea of flying drones across the border between the nations
The Independent UK · Jan 8 South Korean leader compares himself and Kim Jong Un to ‘penguins’ Lee Jae Myung pushes to reset ties with North Korea after summit with Xi Jinping
Euronews · Jan 7 South Korea's Lee says he urged China to help curb Pyongyang's nuclear programme Lee's visit this week was the first by a South Korean leader to China in six years, with Seoul seeking a reset in relations with its largest trading partner as well as help with the North.
Euronews · Jan 5 North Korea says latest missile tests involved new hypersonic weapons systems The possession of a functioning hypersonic weapon would give North Korea an ability to penetrate the US and South Korea's missile defence shields.
The Independent UK · Jan 5 China and South Korea pledge to bolster ties as regional tensions rise South Korea and China have pledged to boost trade and safeguard regional stability
The Independent UK · Jan 5 Kim Jong Un cites US threat in wake of Venezuela attack after North Korea tests hypersonic missiles Analysts say Nicolas Maduro’s capture by US is reinforcing Pyongyang’s belief that ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons are essential to deter foreign intervention