HRW voices concern over probe into 6 US citizens for trying to send rice to N. Korea

Human Rights Watch (HRW), the New York-based human rights organization, has expressed concern regarding the investigation of six U.S. citizens who attempted to send money, rice and Bibles to North Korea last week. Lina Yoon, a senior researcher on the …

S. Korea checking for possible radioactive wastewater from NK uranium plant

South Korea sent nuclear safety experts to the country's western border island of Gangwha on Friday to collect water samples for analysis in connection with a suspected release of wastewater from a North Korean uranium refining plant, the country's …

S. Korea checking for possible radioactive wastewater from N.K. uranium plant

SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea sent nuclear safety experts to the country's western border island of Gangwha on Friday to collect water samples for analysis in connection with a suspected release of wastewater from a North Korean uranium …

Ukraine Latest: US Halts Aid as Russia Escalates Attacks, North Korea Deepens Involvement

As Ukraine faces record-breaking Russian drone and missile assaults—over 5,300 Shahed drones launched in June alone—the US has paused deliveries of crucial military aid, including over two dozen Patriot and Stinger systems, Hellfire missiles, and precision …

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Russian, North Korean military personnel clash in friendly boxing bouts in Russia

MOSCOW, July 4. /TASS/. Twenty servicemen from the Russian and North Korean militaries took part in a boxing exhibition at the CSKA sports stadium on Friday. "Today, we saw 20 talented representatives from the Democratic People's Republic …

Pacom Commander: North Korea Remains Central Concern

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 09.26.2011 Courtesy Story North Korea’s challenges to Asia-Pacific security and stability were most acute in 2010, but remain a central concern for U.S. Pacific Command, Pacom’s commander said today. North Korea’s nuclear program …

South Korea detains North Korean border crosser

South Korea's military detained a person who crossed the border from North Korea, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Friday. The person crossed the military demarcation line, which sits exactly halfway within the Demilitarized Zone that divides the …

Wonsan Kalma: Welcome to North Korea’s Beach Resort Venture

In December 2024, North Korea opened its borders to tourists for the first time since the COVID pandemic. Videos by TravelAwaits The country’s active tourism department was eager to bring back tourists to its winter resort area of Masikryong Ski Resort, …

North Korea Is Turning Travelers’ Heads In The Most Unexpected Way Possible

North Korea isn't typically the first place international travelers think about when considering where to go on vacation. For years, the country has been known for its isolation, heavy restrictions on foreign visitors, and limited tourism …