The first passenger train service between Beijing and Pyongyang since the pandemic hints at a slight thaw in ties between China and North Korea, reports WSJ’s Tim Martin.

The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on six individuals and two companies it says helped North Korea convert $800 million in 2024 into crypto to launder the money and fund its weapons of ...

In March 2026, Israel struck North Korea's embassy in Tehran, Iran, a move that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called a "big mistake." There was no evidence Israel struck the North Korean embassy in ...

In recent years, a wave of social media accounts has appeared claiming to show everyday life inside North Korea. Influencers film trips to water parks, restaurants, and schools—portraying a cheerful ...

North Korea has shown leader Kim Jong Un and his teen daughter firing pistols at a munitions factory as he pushes to modernize the country's conventional forces.

When Janet Newenham saw an Instagram post about a trip to North Korea, she couldn't move fast enough.

Growing trade ties and new border infrastructure show Beijing is drawing Pyongyang back into its orbit – and nudging its isolated neighbor toward a long-awaited reopening – as U.S. President Donald ...

North Korea denounced U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran while stating it respects the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s ...

As war spreads across the Middle East, U.S. rivals and allies in Asia are preparing for the consequences, which include possible economic shock and long-term security threats. Here’s a look at how the ...

Passenger train services between China and North Korea will resume on March 12, 2026, after a six-year hiatus.

China and North Korea resume passenger train services after six years, restoring Pyongyang–Beijing rail link for visas and essential travel.