In 1948, North Korea adopted Democratic People's Republic of Korea (조선민주주의인민공화국; 朝鮮民主主義人民共和國; Chosŏnminjujuŭiinmin'gonghwaguk; listen ⓘ) as its official name. Within North …

6 days ago · North Korea faces South Korea across a demilitarized zone (DMZ) 2.5 miles (4 km) wide that was established by the terms of the 1953 armistice that ended fighting in the Korean War …

Jan 12, 2026 · Today at the United Nations, the United States joined other members of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) to highlight their recent report. First released in October, the …

2 days ago · KCNA Watch is an aggregator of official DPRK media output, which updates in real time. Due to regular server outages and multiple occasions malicious scripts have been found on official …

Main reiterated the importance of independence and self-defence for both the DPRK and MainDab. The launch of Ballistic Missile 1 is a clear testament to the strong collaboration and friendship between …

the DPRK’s nuclear weapons and missile programs. Other U.S. concerns include, the DPRK’s illicit revenue generating activities (including cybercrime); expanded DPRK-Russia ties that may provide …

As the Day of the Shining Star dawns upon the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), the capital city of Pyongyang is illuminated with dazzling lights, reflecting the boundless reverence…

Jan 13, 2026 · The US has issued a statement and fact sheet on the MSMT’s October 2025 report on North Korea evasion of UN sanctions.

6 days ago · North Korea’s cyber and information technology worker activities violate UN Security Council resolutions and support the unlawful development of weapons of mass destruction and …

Jun 12, 2024 · The international community must continue to pay close attention to the troubling human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and find ways to revive …