North Korea’s Kim vows to build a ‘socialist paradise’ ahead of a likely military parade

North Korea’s Kim vows to build ‘socialist paradise’ at celebrations attended by foreign dignitaries

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lauded what he called his country’s fight against a U.S.-led military threat and vowed to turn North Korea into “the best socialist paradise in the world,” as he addressed state anniversary...

N. Korean Leader, Chinese Premier Discuss High-Level Exchanges, Strategic Communication

Photo : Xinhua / Yonhap News North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Pyongyang to strengthen bilateral cooperation, including multifaceted exchanges and strategic communications. The state-run Korean Central News...

(URGENT) N. Korea appears to have begun military parade to mark 80th anniversary of ruling party's creation: source

N. Korea's Kim pledges to build 'affluent paradise' on 80th anniversary of party founding

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has pledged to turn the country into an "affluent" socialist "paradise" during an event celebrating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea, state media reported Friday. Kim issued the...

North Korea marks 80 years since founding of ruling Workers' Party

North Korea on Friday marks 80 years since the founding of the country's ruling Workers' Party. The South Korean military said earlier this month that it had confirmed North Korea was preparing for a military parade involving tens of thousands of...

Vietnam top leader Lam visits North Korea, meets Kim

Vietnam's top leader has made a state visit to North Korea for a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the country's ruling Workers' Party. To Lam met his North Korean counterpart, Kim Jong Un, to reaffirm the close relationship between the two...

N. Korea's Kim pledges to build 'affluent paradise' on 80th anniv. of party founding

By Park Boram SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has pledged to turn the country into an "affluent" socialist "paradise" during an event celebrating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea, state...

North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025

Hacker groups working for the North Korean government have stolen over $2 billion in cryptocurrencies since the beginning of the year, according to analytics company Elliptic. Elliptic published an article on its blog with this new estimate, which...

(3rd LD) Vice FMs of S. Korea, U.S. discuss alliance modernization, N. Korea, visa issues

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES details in paras 2, 4-9, additional photos) SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Yonhap) -- Senior diplomats of South Korea and the United States held talks Friday to discuss the modernization of the bilateral alliance, North...

Military units that fought in Kursk Region take part in parade in Pyongyang — agency

SEOUL, October 11. /TASS/. Representatives of the units of the Korean People's Army who participated in the battles in the Kursk Region took part in a parade in Pyongyang on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea, the...

Kim Jong Un vows to build North Korean 'socialist paradise'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) presided over an event marking the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, state-run media reported Friday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- North Korean...

Pragmatic trio: China, Russia, North Korea’s triangle of convenience

The war in Ukraine and the resulting Western sanctions have dramatically reshaped Moscow’s external priorities. Facing isolation from European and American markets, Russia has pivoted decisively eastward, rediscovering strategic and economic...

North Korea displays new long-range missile as Kim Jong Un oversees massive military parade

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un rolled out his nuclear-armed military’s most powerful weapons, including a new intercontinental ballistic missile he may be preparing to test in the coming weeks, at a massive military parade attended by foreign...

Kim Jong Un praises China ties at North Korea’s 80th anniversary

SEOONYANG: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised the friendly and cooperative ties with China during celebrations marking 80 years under the ruling Workers’ Party. Kim hosted Chinese Premier Li Qiang and other foreign dignitaries for the...

Vice FMs of S. Korea, U.S. discuss alliance modernization, N. Korea

Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-Joo held talks with his U.S. counterpart, Allison Hooker, on Friday, on the modernization of the bilateral alliance, stronger economic cooperation and North Korean nuclear issues, officials said. Park held a...

What to expect from North Korea’s imminent Oct. 10 military parade

NK Pro explains when the festivities will begin, what assets the DPRK could showcase and how to watch the broadcast Editor’s note: NK Pro will go live the moment the Oct. 10 parade broadcast begins, providing real-time commentary and analysis....

Kim Jong-un unveils ‘most powerful’ nuclear missile at military parade

North Korea showed off its “most powerful” nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) at a military parade. The Hwasong-20 weapons were driven along the streets of Pyongyang in front of leaders from China and Russia on Friday. The...

North Korea’s ruling party celebrates 80th anniversary

North Korea will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the ruling party on Friday and different foreign dignitaries and leaders will be part of the commemoration. The Workers’ Party celebrations will serve to show once again how North Korea is trying...

South Korea, U.S. Reaffirm Shared Commitment to North Korea’s Denuclearization

Photo : YONHAP News South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo and U.S. Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker held talks in Seoul on Friday, marking their first vice-ministerial strategic dialogue in over four years. During the 10th...