Kim expected to issue major policy goals at North Korea party congress in late February

North Korean state media says the country's leadership will convene a major political conference later this month.

South Korea is finally having more babies. But can it last?

Some of the reasons for the rise in fertility rate could suggest that it’s a temporary bump.

North Korea to hold party congress in February, first since 2021

North Korea is set to hold its first party congress since 2021 this February, signalling potential policy shifts and offering ...
Tyla

Teenagers in North Korea are being executed for watching Squid Game

North Koreans are facing extreme punishments for watching South Korean TV shows, a shocking report by Amnesty International ...

North Korea rehearses parade as party congress nears, report says

North Korean soldiers were seen practicing marching formations in preparation for a possible parade ahead of the country's ...
The Chosun Ilbo on MSN

North Korea announces 9th Workers’ Party Congress in late February 2026

North Korea announced on the 8th that it will hold the 9th Congress of the Workers’ Party, its highest decision-making body, ...
The Diplomat

Understanding Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat Against South Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral meeting with South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung in the Oval Office, Aug. 25, ...

In South Korea, Questions About Cram Schools, Success and Happiness

Academic pressure has become so intense that even preschoolers are taking private extracurricular classes, raising worries ...

Is North Korea in the Olympics? What to know about nation's ban, qualification issues for 2026 Winter showcase

No, North Korea is not at the 2026 Winter Olympics. It's not actually because of a ban, though. The North Koreans simply didn't have anyone qualify for these Games. North Korea last competed in the ...