US begins large military drill with South Korea while waging war in the Middle East

The United States has begun a large military exercise with South Korea involving thousands of troops while also waging an escalating war in the Middle East. The Freedom Shield exercise that ...

Kim Jong Un fuels succession buzz with daughter's matching leather jacket

The North Korean leader reaffirmed his authority this week at a rare meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party. But an appearance ...
The New York Times

Kim Jong-un Hints at Improving U.S. Relations — With Caveats

The North Korean leader said that his country can get along well with the United States as long as Washington accepts it as a nuclear weapons state. By Choe Sang-Hun North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, ...
NBC4 Columbus

Kim lauds North Korea’s economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lauded his nation’s improving economy and regional standing as he opened the country’s most important political event, where he is expected to ...
Reuters

North Korea's new Congress to reset arms goals as gaps seen in 2021 plan

SEOUL, Feb 16 (Reuters) - North Korea is set to unveil new weapons development goals at its Ninth Party Congress this month, amid assessments that Pyongyang has checked off only part of a sweeping ...
The Hill

Sister of North Korea’s leader says South Korea’s drone regret was sensible but insufficient

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Friday it was “sensible” for a South Korean government official to express regret for alleged civilian drone ...
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Environmental self-reliance in North Korea: a potential path to engagement

Many of North Korea’s most pressing challenges don’t stem from military brinkmanship, but from a deepening environmental crisis. Because of its reliance on domestic natural resources, North Korea ...
CNN

Could this teenage girl be North Korea’s next leader?

A young teenage girl shrouded in mystery and intrigue could very well be the next leader of the isolated hermit nation North Korea. Some experts believe leader Kim Jong Un is grooming his daughter to ...
Wall Street Journal

Kim’s Young Daughter Looks More Likely to Be North Korea’s Next Leader

South Korea’s spy agency believes Kim Jong Un may be positioning his daughter to be his successor. But who is she? WSJ’s Korea Bureau Chief Tim Martin explains. Photo: KCNA VIA KNS / AFP via Getty ...
New York Post

Kim Jong Un’s daughter will soon be appointed North Korea’s future leader, spy agency says

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers on Thursday that it believes the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is close to being designated as the country’s future ...
NBC4 Columbus

Kim expected to issue major policy goals at North Korea party congress in late February

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea will convene a major political conference later this month, the country’s state media said Sunday, where leader Kim Jong Un is expected to outline his domestic ...