North Korea Opens Doors to Foreign Golfers: Pyongyang Tournament Fosters ‘Friendship’ with Local Players, Following Kim Jong-Il’s Epic Ace Claim

August 10, 2023

North Korea is extending an invitation to foreign golfers to participate in a golf tournament in Pyongyang, with the hope of fostering camaraderie between international and North Korean players. This unexpected move comes as North Korea gradually opens up following the attendance of Chinese and Russian officials at a recent military parade. While North Korea …

Kim, North Korean leader, tours weapons factories and pledges to enhance war readiness amid growing tensions

August 6, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un embarked on a three-day tour of the country’s crucial weapons factories, which produce artillery systems and launch vehicles for nuclear-capable ballistic missiles. He vowed to expedite efforts to enhance the military’s armaments and readiness, according to state media on Sunday. Kim’s inspections coincided with …

Putin’s Message as North Korea Showcases Nuclear Weapons

July 29, 2023

Pyongyang hosted a grand military parade on Thursday evening to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War. Tens of thousands of spectators gathered to witness the event, which featured a display of North Korea’s nuclear weaponry and special guests from Russia and China. State media highlighted a message from Russian …

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Inspects New Weapons Alongside Russian and Chinese Officials at Military Parade

July 28, 2023

1/10 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, along with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chinese politburo member Li Hongzhong, observed a military parade in Pyongyang on Thursday. The parade was held to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Korean War ceasefire, known as Victory Day in North Korea. This gathering of high-level officials signifies …

Russian Defense Chief Views Banned Missiles Displayed by Kim

July 28, 2023

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un proudly showcased his banned ballistic missiles during a meeting with Russian defense minister Sergey Shoigu. This display highlights the increasing alignment between the two countries. Shoigu is the first Russian defense minister to visit North Korea since the fall of the Soviet Union. Alongside him, Chinese Communist Party Politburo …

National report: G7 and EU to call on China for assistance in preventing North Korea from evading UN sanctions

July 22, 2023

The Group of Seven, European Union, and three other countries are planning to appeal to China for help in stopping North Korea from evading United Nations sanctions through the use of Chinese territorial waters. This request is outlined in a letter, seen by Reuters on Friday, which is addressed to China’s U.N. Ambassador Zhang Jun. …

Travis King’s Journey after Defecting: Unveiling Life in North Korea

July 20, 2023

North Korea, the highly secluded and authoritarian nation in Asia, possesses some extraordinary records. However, for many living within its borders, a life of luxury is far from attainable. The future that awaits Travis King, the 23-year-old US soldier who defected to North Korea, remains uncertain, but it is undoubtedly devoid of glamour. Among North …

North Korean Leader’s Sister Issues Repeated Warnings on US Spy Planes

July 11, 2023

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, released a statement on Tuesday cautioning the United States about a potential “very critical flight” caused by alleged intrusions by spy planes. The statement was accompanied by a photo taken by Jorge Silva/EPA-EFE. SEOUL, July 11 (UPI) — In a display of her …

Ri Sol-ju, wife of Kim Jong-un, emerges publicly following two months of confinement

June 26, 2023

Ri Sol-ju, the wife of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un, has finally reappeared in public after a two-month absence. Speculation had been rife about her whereabouts, with some suggesting she might be pregnant or facing disciplinary action for her casual and cheerful demeanour. However, Ri was seen accompanying her husband at a football match and …

The Power of Perception: Witness World Leaders as Babies through AI’s Imagination

June 25, 2023

Even notorious political figures like Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin were once innocent babies, and now, thanks to artificial intelligence, we can see what they might have looked like before becoming power-hungry dictators. Midjourney, an AI-powered imaging software, has created images of these young rulers based on text prompts. These AI-generated images depict each …