The Latest Breaking News from Pyongyang

If North Korean soldiers fighting in Russia-Ukraine war are captured ‘their families will be executed’

North Korean defectors have revealed the threats made by Pyongyang to keep soldiers in line

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

North Korea has sent more troops to Russia, South Korea says

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service says it is assessing size of Pyongyang’s deployment to the war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2025

‘Not what I expected’: Russian soldiers sent to North Korea for medical care

Wonsan resorts offer troops time off to recover, but some wonder if move is a pretence for military training

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: North Korean troops back on frontline in Kursk, says Zelenskyy

President’s comments follow reports Moscow withdrew Pyongyang’s troops after heavy losses; Russia claims capture of key eastern mining town. What we know on day 1,081

The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2025

Ukraine was desperate to capture North Korean troops. Here’s how they finally did it

One North Korean soldier attempts suicide rather than be captured

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

North Korea's Kim Vows Nuclear Programme To Continue: State Media

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed that Pyongyang's nuclear programme would continue "indefinitely", state media reported Wednesday, days after new US President Donald Trump said he would make renewed diplomatic overtures to the reclusive leader.

International Business Times · Jan 29, 2025

North Korea preparing to send more troops to Ukraine war, says South Korea

Pyongyang said to be planning to increase support despite high casualties among estimated 11,000 already sent

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2025

Trump says he will try to resume relationship with ‘smart guy’ Kim Jong Un

US president says North Korean leader is ‘not a religious zealot’

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

Suicides, new tactics and propaganda iPads: details from captured North Koreans expose new foe in Ukraine

Discovery of two injured servicemen sent from Pyongyang and disguised as Russian fighters blows apart myth that Zelenskyy’s fight is solely with Moscow

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2025

'IKEA' Finally Opens In North Korea—But There's A Catch

North Korea flaunts fake IKEA store, defying sanctions. Likely selling counterfeit goods, the store serves as propaganda while exploiting Western brands.

International Business Times UK · Jan 15, 2025