North Koreans

FILE PHOTO: An overview of what state media reports is the launch of the "Hwasong-17" intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)

Analysts investigate possibility of N.Korea missile test ‘deception’

March 28, 2022

FILE PHOTO - A North Korean flag flies on a mast at the Permanent Mission of North Korea in Geneva October 2, 2014. REUTERS-Denis Balibouse-File Picture

North Korea silent after missile explodes over Pyongyang

March 17, 2022

North Korea marked the 10th anniversary of the death of leader Kim Jong Il on Friday with a memorial service attended by thousands, including his son Kim Jong Un, state television footage showed.

North Korea marks 10th anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death

December 17, 2021

(FILES) This undated file picture released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on December 7, 2021 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attending the eighth conference of military educationists of the Korean People's Army at the April 25 House of Culture in Pyongyang. - From the youthful party functionary to the leader riding a horse through mountain snows, North Korea has sought to portray Kim Jong Un as increasingly both authoritative and popular over his decade in power. (Photo by KCNA VIA KNS / AFP) / - South Korea OUT / TO GO WITH NKorea-Kim-politics-media,PHOTOESSAY by Sunghee Hwang ---EDITORS NOTE--- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO/KCNA VIA KNS" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS THIS PICTURE WAS MADE AVAILABLE BY A THIRD PARTY. AFP CAN NOT INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY, LOCATION, DATE AND CONTENT OF THIS IMAGE. /

North Koreans banned from laughing, drinking for 11 days

December 16, 2021

North Korea marked the 76th anniversary of its ruling Workers' Party of Korea on Sunday.

North Korea marks 76th year of ruling party

October 10, 2021

North Korea has warned citizens to refrain from talking about Kim Jong Un’s weight loss, and said that gossip is a ‘reactionary act’.

North Koreans banned from discussing Kim Jong Un’s weight loss

August 21, 2021

Noh Kyu-duk (R), South Korea's Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs, talks with Sung Kim (L), US Special Representative for North Korea, during their bilateral meeting at a hotel in Seoul , South Korea June 21, 2021. Jung Yeon-Je/Pool via REUTERS

North Korea warns U.S. misinterpreting signals risks disappointment

June 22, 2021

FILE PHOTO: North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un addresses the first short course for chief secretaries of the city and county Party committees in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this undated photo released March 7, 2021 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA via REUTERS

Kim Jong-un admits North Korea food concerns

June 17, 2021

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said every effort would be made to ensure that society did away with discrimination against those with handicaps [Ludovic Marin-AFP]

Japan to continue seeking peace treaty with Russia – premier

August 28, 2020

United States Deputy Secretary of State, Stephen Biegun, on Wednesday rejected reports that he was seeking to meet North Korean officials during a visit to South Korea this week but reiterated that Washington is open to resuming talks.

US envoy plays down expectations for North Korea meet, but ready to talk

July 8, 2020

President Moon: South Korea not seeking another war with the North

June 25, 2020

This April 10, 2019 picture released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on April 11, 2019 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attending the 4th Plenary Meeting of the 7th Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) in Pyongyang. (Photo by KCNA VIA KNS / KCNA VIA KNS / AFP) / South Korea OUT /

Kim Jong Un tribute absence sparks speculation

April 16, 2020

It is one of the obligations of the citizens in North Korea to display paintings of its past leaders, Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il, the inspectors are sent to ensure that all families abide by this.

Woman faces prison charges for not saving portrait of Kim Jong-il in fire outbreak

January 9, 2020

Stephen Biegun will be in Seoul for a three-day stay and hold consultations with his counterpart Lee Do-hoon and other officials, South Korea’s foreign ministry said on Friday.

US envoy to visit South Korea as deadline looms for stalled North Korea talks

December 13, 2019

People watch a TV screen showing a file image of the North Korean long-range rocket at a launch pad during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.

Experts: North Korea Tested an engine, possibly for a long-range missile

December 10, 2019