Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

North Korea to hold key parliamentary session next month, including constitutional amendment

North Korea will hold a key session of its rubber-stamp parliament next month to discuss a range of issues, including a constitutional amendment, the North's state media reported Friday.

2024-12-06

North Korea and Russia enact defense treaty following ratification exchange

A new defense treaty signed by the leaders of North Korea and Russia in June came into force this week as the two nations have exchanged the treaty ratification instruments, state media reported Thursday.

2024-12-05

A geopolitical mindset to deal with North Korea

We must put on a strategic mindset to see through the new Trumpian era.

2024-12-04

60 North Korean ballistic missiles used against Ukraine: Kyiv intel

Russia has likely used at least 60 ballistic missiles provided by North Korea in its war against Ukraine, Ukrainian intelligence revealed, amid growing concerns over the further cementing of a military alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang.

2024-12-03

South demands release of missionary imprisoned in North for 10 years

The Unification Ministry on Tuesday called on North Korea to "immediately and unconditionally" release Choi Chun-gil, a South Korean missionary detained in North Korea, and five other nationals on the occasion marking 10 years since his arrest.

2024-12-03

South Korea's military to acquire 100 low-cost cardboard drones as it seeks to strengthen its capabilities

South Korea's military is introducing cardboard drones, a low-cost yet advanced technology anticipated as a potential game-changer in modern warfare, in response to similar drones recently spotted at a North Korean weapons exhibition.

2024-12-03

North Korea to hold key party meeting as speculation grows on Trump stance

North Korea has decided to convene a plenary meeting of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) late this month, state media reported Tuesday, amid anticipation as to what message the North will send toward U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

2024-12-03

North Korean weather officials head to Russia as cooperation deepens

A delegation of North Korean weather agency officials has left for Russia, the North's state media reported Tuesday, as Pyongyang and Moscow have been expanding cooperation in various fields.

2024-12-03

Russia invites North Korean troops to Victory Day celebration after Moscow's defense chief meets Kim

Russia has invited North Korean troops to the Victory Day celebrations commemorating Russia’s win over Nazi Germany in World War II next year, while the possibility of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visiting Moscow next year is being raised.

2024-12-01

Kim Jong-un meets Russia's defense minister, vows support for Moscow's war efforts

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met Russia's visiting defense minister and expressed his support for Russia's war against Ukraine, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturday.

2024-11-30