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North Korea

North Korea using crypto, IT workers to dodge UN sanctions: Report

North Korea has ramped up cyber operations in recent years, turning hacking into a key source of foreign currency.
North Korea has ramped up cyber operations in recent years, turning hacking into a key source of foreign currency.

Trump heads to Asia for Xi talks, eyes meeting with North Korea’s Kim

US President Donald Trump said that he would like to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un while in South Korea.
US President Donald Trump said that he would like to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un while in South Korea.

Trump heads for Asia and Xi talks, as Kim speculation swirls

A TV in South Korea's Seoul on Oct 22, broadcasting a news report on a possible meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump.
A TV in South Korea's Seoul on Oct 22, broadcasting a news report on a possible meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump.

North Korea's Kim, Trump have chance to meet next week, South's minister says

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a meeting at the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea, June 30, 2019. KCNA via REUTERS/FILE PHOTO
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a meeting at the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea, June 30, 2019. KCNA via REUTERS/FILE PHOTO

US, Japanese firms unwittingly hired North Korean animators: Report

Those companies included HBO Max, Amazon, and several Japanese animation studios.
Those companies included HBO Max, Amazon, and several Japanese animation studios.

South Korea says ‘considerable’ chance Kim Jong Un, Trump will meet next week

US President Donald Trump has said he hopes to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again – possibly in 2025
US President Donald Trump has said he hopes to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again – possibly in 2025

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says military ties with Russia will ‘advance non-stop’

FILE PHOTO: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a meeting of the Supreme People's Assembly at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture released September 22, 2025 by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a meeting of the Supreme People's Assembly at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture released September 22, 2025 by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS/File Photo

South Korea halts tours in parts of DMZ ahead of Trump visit

North Korean propaganda village "Gijungdong" is seen from an South Korea's observation post inside the JSA during a media tour at the Joint Security Area (JSA) on the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in the border village of Panmunjom in Paju, South Korea.
North Korean propaganda village "Gijungdong" is seen from an South Korea's observation post inside the JSA during a media tour at the Joint Security Area (JSA) on the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in the border village of Panmunjom in Paju, South Korea.

North Korea says tested new weapon system

An object that appears to be a missile flies through the air, as the Missile General Bureau of North Korea claims they successfully conducted a test of a major weapons system on October 22, 2025, at an unspecified location, in this photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on October 23, 2025.
An object that appears to be a missile flies through the air, as the Missile General Bureau of North Korea claims they successfully conducted a test of a major weapons system on October 22, 2025, at an unspecified location, in this photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on October 23, 2025.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Trump prepares for Asia trip

North Korea last launched ballistic missiles on May 8 when it fired multiple short-range missiles from its east coast.
North Korea last launched ballistic missiles on May 8 when it fired multiple short-range missiles from its east coast.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.