Kim Warns Troops To Prepare For War

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has told his soldiers to be ready for "real war" at any time, saying they must be able to defeat the enemy in every battle. This comes as North Korea continues to support Russia in its war in Ukraine. State TV showed artillery units firing shells into the sea, with [...]

Defector Sues Kim Jong-Un Over Torture And Abuse

Choi Min-kyung, a 53-year-old North Korean defector, has filed a lawsuit in South Korea against Kim Jong-un and six officials, seeking 50 million won ($37,000) for torture and sexual violence she suffered in North Korean detention. She also filed a criminal complaint asking for an investigation into crimes against humanity. Choi was repatriated from China [...]

Christianity Severely Persecuted In North Korea

In North Korea, the government treats Christianity as a serious threat and the “greatest sinner.” Owning a Holy Bible, praying, or gathering in secret can lead to torture, imprisonment in harsh labor camps, or even execution. Families are punished too, sometimes detained for generations, just for one person’s faith. The state has set up only [...]

North Korea Opens New Beach Resort To Boost Tourism

North Korea has opened a new beach resort called Wonsan Kalma on its east coast, hoping to boost tourism. The resort was supposed to open in 2019 but faced delays and only welcomed local tourists from July 1, 2025. It has hotels, malls, restaurants, and a water park, though details are hard to confirm. North [...]

South Korea Restarts Civilian Contact With North Korea

South Korea’s new administration, led by President Lee Jae-myung, has restarted approval of civilian efforts to contact North Korea. This comes after a long break under the previous government, which blocked such efforts due to tensions with the North. Since early June, six contact reports have been approved. These include plans for cultural exchanges, humanitarian [...]

North Korea Sends Workers, Troops To Aid Russia In Ukraine War

North Korea plans to send thousands of workers and soldiers to help rebuild Russia’s war-damaged Kursk region, according to Russian security chief Sergei Shoigu. Around 10,000 North Koreans, including builders, military brigades, and deminers, will be sent as “fraternal assistance,” Shoigu said after meeting Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang. South Korea and the U.S. quickly [...]

Limited And Controlled Internet In North Korea

In North Korea, most people lack access to the global internet. Less than 1% of the 25 million citizens are believed to go online. Instead, they utilize a local network called Kwangmyong, a closed system controlled by the government. It offers only selected websites, all approved by the state. The global internet is largely restricted [...]

Smuggling Truth: The Fight To Inform North Koreans

North and South Korea are engaged in an ongoing “information war,” with South Korea using loudspeakers, radio broadcasts, and smuggled USBs to send pop songs, TV dramas, and educational content to the North. These efforts aim to challenge North Korea’s strict censorship and expose the population to outside realities. Defectors say such content inspired them [...]

UN Highlights North Korea’s Human Rights Abuses And Global Security Threat

Human rights in North Korea are bleak and deteriorating, and the citizens are under severe repression, starvation, and harsh punishment. Defectors reported dehumanizing mistreatment, famine, and capital punishment for such minor offenses as viewing South Korean dramas. It spends more on its military than on its people's needs and even dispatches soldiers to battle under [...]

North Korea Struggles with Food Insecurity and Health Crisis

North Korea is facing critical food insecurity, as almost 46% of its population is undernourished, corresponding to about 11.8 million individuals. This is due to ancient agricultural infrastructure, poor access to modern farm technology, and seasonal natural disasters. The regime's re-imposition of control over food distribution, such as limiting private markets and a monopoly over [...]

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