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WORLD2d agoNorth Korea thrash Bangladesh 10-0 in Asian Games women’s footballNorth Korea, enjoying support in the stands, were up 7-0 by half-time and are favourites for the gold.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD4d agoFoie gras, puppies, water parks: North Korea gets a glow-upCoffee bars. Water parks. Retail therapy. ⁠North Korea – a country few would associate with leisure or pleasure – is experiencing an ⁠unlikely outbreak of fun. Leader Kim Jong-un, himself no stranger to indulgence, is orchestrating new ways for his citizens to spend ⁠their wealth. North Korea’s imports of massage equipment have surged 40-fold over the past decade, according to Chinese customs data. Treadmill shipments jumped over 600 per cent. Pianos and even bumper cars are pouring in, too. The...South China Morning Post
WORLD5d agoNorth Korean athletes arrive in Japan for Asian GamesNorth Korea's national soccer teams arrived Friday at Kansai International Airport in Osaka Prefecture, the first batch of the country's delegation for the Asian Games to begin in…Japan Today
WORLDSep 4Why the North Korean women's football team is so goodNorth Korea's young footballers enter the U-20 World Cup in Poland as defending champions — the 2024 title was their third. Why is the isolated state so good at the game?DW News [en]
WORLDSep 1From North Korea to ICE: Photojournalist David Guttenfelder on the front lines in MinneapolisDavid Guttenfelder from The New York Times has spent 35 years photographing history around the world. Now, he is documenting it at home. The award-winning photojournalist is known for his work in Rwanda, North Korea and conflict zones across the globe. This year, he turned his camera on Minneapolis, documenting the federal immigration crackdown and deadly clashes involving ICE. His exhibition "The People of Minneapolis vs. ICE" is currently on show at the Visa pour l'Image photojournalism festival in Perpignan.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 27North Korea Economy Through a Large - Scale Price Survey ( 3 ): The State Monopoly on Food Distribution Deepens What Is the Current State of Grain Sales Stations ? This article examines North Korea's economy, focusing on the state's deepening monopoly on food distribution and the current status of grain sales stations. It provides insight into the nation's economic structure, particularly regarding food security.asiapress.org · North Korea
WORLDAug 26North Korea to send around 100 athletes to Asian Games in Japan | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisNorth Korea plans to send approximately 100 athletes to the Asian Games being held in Japan. This marks a notable instance of international participation by North Korea in a major sporting event.asahi.com · Japan
WORLDAug 17South Korean president calls for talks with North KoreaThe South Korean president has called for talks with North Korea, signaling a potential diplomatic effort to address relations between the two nations.clevelandstar.com · United States
WORLDAug 12Japanese Woman Trapped in North Korea for 40 YearsA Japanese woman has reportedly been trapped in North Korea for four decades. This situation represents a significant, long-standing international human rights concern.newsonjapan.com · Japan
WORLDAug 6Book review : The struggle in carrying out development work in North KoreaA book review discusses the challenges encountered in executing development initiatives within North Korea, highlighting the difficulties inherent in such operations.nknews.org · North Korea
WORLDAug 4North Korea advises citizens to eat dog meat to beat the summer heatNorth Korea’s state media has recommended dog meat soup as protection against summer heat, reviving Pyongyang’s long-running effort to promote the controversial dish as record high temperatures grip both sides of the Korean peninsula. Rodong Sinmun, the ruling Workers’ Party newspaper, published health advice on Sunday offering tips for coping with the heatwave and first aid guidance for heat-related illnesses. In an interview with a senior doctor at Pyongyang General Hospital, the newspaper...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 23South Korea seizes cargo ship suspected of carrying North Korean contrabandSouth Korea has seized a cargo ship on suspicion of transporting contraband linked to North Korea. This action suggests a potential violation of international sanctions or trade agreements.stripes.com · United States
WORLDJul 17North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese officialThe meeting comes after Xi visited Kim, promising closer diplomatic, law enforcement and military cooperation.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDJul 14China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear testsChina has detained a US seismologist known for studying North Korean nuclear tests, raising concerns about international scientific research and relations.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
WORLDJul 14China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear testsChina has detained a US seismologist known for studying North Korean nuclear tests. This event involves international relations, scientific research, and national security implications.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
WORLDJun 28North Korea Goes Solar , Border Cities Shine Bright – AnalysisAn analysis suggests North Korea is adopting solar power, leading to brighter conditions in its border cities. This indicates a technological and developmental trend within the country.eurasiareview.com · United States