North Korea
Location CountryNorth Korea's leader Kim Jong-un and country's nuclear program are making headlines.
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North Korea is a highly authoritarian and isolated nation led by the Kim family, with a long history of nuclear ambitions and military aggression. Recent news highlights include President Trump's 'destroy-and-deal' tactics towards North Korea, Kim Jong-un's continued support for Russia, a suspected cyberattack on KelpDAO worth nearly US$300 million, and ongoing tensions over its nuclear program. The country's relations with China are also being rekindled, while the US has restricted intelligence sharing with South Korea after identifying a suspected nuclear site. These developments underscore North Korea's significant role in global geopolitics and its ongoing quest for nuclear deterrence.
Last updated: May 3, 2026
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News from North Korea
North Korean women’s club to play rare football match in the South
North Korean side to make rare trip to South Korea
Japan sees largest protest in support of pacifist constitution as PM Takaichi pushes revisions
Could a ‘reckless’ Trump’s ‘destroy-and-deal’ tactics target North Korea?
North Korea’s Kim vows continued support for Russia at memorial for fallen troops
North Korea’s Lazarus suspected of stealing US$290 million in KelpDAO cyberattack
US ‘restricts intelligence sharing with South Korea’ after minister identified suspected nuclear site
Eight runners hospitalised after collapsing during South Korea marathon
