North Korea

North Korean IT contractor found remote work in New Zealand

The worker reportedly used a false persona including fake identity documents.

Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026. REUTERS/MIKE SEGAR

North Korea conducted test of upgraded rocket launcher system: State media

The development of such rockets assures North Korea of a significant change in the firepower readiness along the southern border, the news agency said.

China prodigy wins third Games gold as North Korea weightlifters roar

China’s Yu Zidi poses on the podium during the victory ceremony of the Asian Games women’s 400m individual medley at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept 23.

North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold

North Korean weightlifter Ri Song-gum hauled 94kg above her head in the opening snatch discipline, 1kg more than the previous world standard mark of 93kg.

Two North Korea members of Asian Games seek asylum in Japan, report says

Athletes of North Korea in the athletes’ parade during the opening ceremony of the Asian Games.

South Korea team condemn Asian Games organisers over logistical ‘shortcomings’

South Korea’s Chef de Mission Lee Sang-hyun said his delegation had requested a meeting with senior Games officials.

South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung urges US to ease sanctions on North Korea to freeze nuclear programmes: NYT

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said that pursuing denuclearisation under the current circumstances meant that nothing would be accomplished.

North Korea reports new missile test designed to give enemy ‘incurable headache’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the test was a demonstration of “ultra-modern” defence technology and showed clear progress in modernisation of its armed forces.

3 South Korean soldiers patrolling demilitarised zone injured in blast

The demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas is one of the world’s most heavily fortified and mined frontiers.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.