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Kim Jong Un's Teen Daughter Reportedly Close to Being Designated as North Korean Leader's Successor
The daughter is believed to be around 13 years of age.
U.S. Solider Detained in North Korea After Sprinting Across DMZ, Man Was Recently Imprisoned for Assault
Officials say Private Travis King served nearly two months in a South Korean prison for assault before his July release.
North Korea Missile Launch Triggers Brief Evacuation Order in Japan's Hokkaido
The launch of a suspected North Korean missile prompted a since-lifted evacuation order in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido early on Thursday.
North Korea Bans Laughing for 11 Days to Mark Anniversary of Former Leader Kim Jong Il's Death
North Korea has banned laughing and drinking for 11 days to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Kim Jong Un's father and predecessor Kim Jong Il.
Man Accused of Smuggling ‘Squid Game’ Into North Korea Reportedly Gets Death Sentence
The Netflix hit, a second season of which was recently confirmed by the creator, is at the center of a reported case in North Korea involving flash drives.
North Korean Propaganda Website Cites ‘Squid Game’ as Example of ‘Beastly South Korean Society’
Amid the meteoric rise of 'Squid Game,' a propaganda website in North Korea claims the Netflix series represents the reality of South Korea.
Kim Jong Un Calls K-Pop a "Vicious Cancer" That Merits "Work Camp Execution"
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un initiated a crackdown on those caught listening to "perverse" K-pop music. He called the music a "vicious cancer" on society.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un Reportedly Bans Skinny Jeans for Promoting 'Capitalistic Lifestyle'
Reports have alleged the ban is due to "capitalistic" influence. Here in the States, meanwhile, people are moving away from skinnies on their own.
North Korea Cautions Biden Administration to Avoid 'Causing a Stink' After Pyongyang Outreach Attempt
After the Biden administration launched attempts to reach out to Pyongyang, North Korea, the country has warned the U.S. against “causing a stink.”
Vaccine Maker AstraZeneca’s Computer Systems Targeted by Hackers
A group of North Korean hackers allegedly attempted to access AstraZeneca's systems, in order to get ahold of research and data about the coronavirus.
Images Suggest North Korea Might Be Training Dolphins for Military Purposes
New satellite imagery suggests that North Korea might be training dolphins for a Naval Marine Mammal Program similar to America's own program.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Says Trump Told Her to 'Take One for the Team' After Kim Jong-un Winked at Her
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, of course, is perhaps best known as being a horrendously inept White House Press Secretary, one of many under Trump.
Video Shows North Korea Blowing Up Liaison Office Used for Talks With South Korea
Earlier this month, North Korea officials said they were ceasing the use of all government and military-related communication channels with South Korea.
White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham Gets Into Scuffle With North Korean Guards
The new White House press secretary scuffled with North Korean Guards over press access to Trump and Kim Jong-un's meeting.
Donald Trump Wants Nobel Prize for North Korea Talks
Trump was nominated by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the request of the U.S. government.
Donald Trump Claims Obama Nearly Started a War With North Korea
Former Obama aides have refuted Trump's account, claiming the United States was not on the verge of war with North Korea.
Kim Jong Un Warns United States in New Year's Address
The North Korean leader urged the US to lift sanctions in a new address.
Grimes Drops New Song "We Appreciate Power"
Grimes also released a lyric video for the track.