North Korea

Why Russian Diplomats Returned From North Korea On Rail Trolley

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday February 27, 2021

Eight Russian diplomats and family members -- the youngest of them a three-year-old girl -- have arrived home from North Korea on a hand-pushed rail trolley due to Pyongyang's coronavirus restrictions.

N. Korea "Tried To Hack" Pfizer For Vaccine Info, Alleges Seoul: Reports

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 16, 2021

North Korean hackers tried to break into the computer systems of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer in a search for information on a coronavirus vaccine and treatment technology, South Korea's spy agency said Tuesday, according to reports.

North Korea Stole $300 Million In Crypto To Fund Nukes: UN Experts

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday February 10, 2021

North Korea has stolen more than $300 million worth of cryptocurrencies through cyberattacks in recent months to support its banned nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, a confidential UN report said.

Iran, North Korea Resume Missile Collaboration In 2020: UN Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 9, 2021

North Korea and Iran resumed cooperation on the development of long-range missiles in 2020, according to a UN report that also confirmed Pyongyang continues to violate various nuclear resolutions.

North Korea Developed Nuclear, Missile Programs In 2020: UN Report

World News | Reuters | Tuesday February 9, 2021

North Korea maintained and developed its nuclear and ballistic missile programs throughout 2020 in violation of international sanctions, helping fund them with some $300 million stolen through cyber hacks, according to a confidential United Nations report seen by Reuters on Monday.

North Korea Shows Off New Submarine-Launched Missiles After Rare Party Meet

World News | Reuters | Friday January 15, 2021

North Korea displayed what appeared to be a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) at a parade on Thursday night, state media reported, capping more than a week of political meetings with a show of military might.

Kim Jong Un's Sister Calls South Korean Officials "Idiot": Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 13, 2021

The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un slammed authorities in Seoul over their tracking of a possible military parade in Pyongyang at the weekend, the North's state media reported Wednesday.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Says Will Strengthen Nuclear Arsenal: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 13, 2021

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to strengthen his country's nuclear arsenal in his closing address to a top ruling party meeting, state media reported Wednesday, days before Joe Biden takes office as US president.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Elected General Secretary Of Ruling Party: Report

World News | Reuters | Monday January 11, 2021

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been elected as general secretary of the ruling Workers' Party, state media KCNA said on Monday, taking over the title from his late father in a largely symbolic move seen aimed at further cementing his power.

US Is North Korea's "Biggest Enemy", Says Kim Jong Un: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 9, 2021

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the United States is his nuclear-armed nation's "biggest enemy", state media reported Saturday.

Kim Jong Un Vows To Strengthen Defence Capabilities

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 7, 2021

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to strengthen his nuclear-armed nation's military capabilities at a key ruling party meeting, state media reported Thursday, just weeks before Joe Biden's inauguration as US president.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Admits Mistakes As Party Opens Rare Congress

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 6, 2021

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un admitted the country's economic development plan had fallen short in "almost all areas" as he opened a rare congress of the ruling Workers' Party, state media reported Wednesday.

"I Will Work Hard": Kim Jong Un's New Year's Letter To North Koreans

World News | Reuters | Friday January 1, 2021

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marked the new year with a letter to the country's citizens and a visit to the tomb of his father and grandfather, state media reported, but gave no immediate sign he would give a speech as he has in past years.

China Gave Experimental Covid Vaccine To North Korea's Kim Jong Un: US Analyst

World News | Reuters | Tuesday December 1, 2020

China has provided North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his family with an experimental coronavirus vaccine, a US analyst said on Tuesday, citing two unidentified Japanese intelligence sources.

Microsoft Detects COVID-19 Vaccine Work Hacking Attempts by Russia, North Korea

Associated Press | Saturday November 14, 2020

Microsoft said it has detected attempts by state-backed Russian and North Korean hackers to steal valuable data from leading pharmaceutical companies and vaccine researchers.