North Korea’s constitution now defines the South as a “hostile state”, according to state media, in the first mention of what Pyongyang’s recent constitutional revisions entailed. State newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported the change as an “inevitable and legitimate measure”, at…
North Korea Floods: Kim Jong Un declares emergency as 5000 Civilians rescued
North Korea Floods: An “Emergency” Declared North Korea is struggling with the worst natural disaster in the country as record rainfalls have brought devastating floods, leaving thousands stranded, and prompting Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un to declare an “emergency.” Major…
North Korea’s Kim openly talks up “necessity” of Russia military ties
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received Russian Vice-Minister of Defence Aleksey Krivoruchko and discussed the importance of the two countries’ militaries to unite more firmly to defend world peace and justice, KCNA news agency said on July 19. Mr…
North Korea bolsters leader Kim Jong UN with birthday loyalty oaths
For the first time since leader Kim Jong Un took power in 2011, North Koreans were asked to take loyalty oaths on his birthday, a South Korean research institute said, amid other steps the country is taking to solidify his…
Herbert Wigwe departed in a blaze, mourned like a deity by presidents, monarchs and masses — Magnus Onyibe
The way in which the high and mighty in Nigeria were weeping during the nights of tribute for Dr. Herbert Wigwe, who, at the time of his demise, was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings, is reminiscent of…
North Korea’s Kim drives new-type tank during drills and calls for efforts to prepare for war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un joined his troops in training to operate newly developed battle tanks as he called for bigger efforts to prepare for war, state media reported Thursday. The North’s tank training was seen as a response…
North Korea vows more satellite launches and beefs up military on border
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea warned on Monday it would continue to exercise its sovereign rights, including through satellite launches, while its troops were reported to be restoring some demolished guard posts on the border with South Korea. North…
North Korea suspends Seoul military agreement, restores troops at border
North Korea has said it will move more troops and military equipment to the border with South Korea, and will no longer be bound by a 2018 joint military accord after Seoul suspended parts of the agreement in response to…
Unification minister urges N. Korean leader to return to dialogue
South Korea’s unification Minister has called on North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un to cease the country’s provocative acts and return to the dialogue table. Jong-un stressed that Seoul has no hostile intentions against Pyongyang. This was made known in a…
North Korea’s Kim touts new large greenhouse farm built on ex-missile test site
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has attended the opening ceremony of a new massive greenhouse farm built on a former air base where the country had test-fired missiles until last year, state media said on Tuesday. The launch on…