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

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...
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[PHOTOS] North Korea's military parade marks party's 80th anniversary

(URGENT) N. Korea stages military parade Friday to mark 80th founding anniv. of ruling party: KCNA

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...

Russia’s Medvedev arrives in North Korea with Kursk governor and pop star in tow
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev arrived in North Korea for party foundation festivities early Thursday morning, heading a large delegation including the Kursk governor, prominent party leaders and pop singer Shaman. Medvedev, who also...

‘Are We In North Korea?’: Orwellian Health Rules Leave Coke Drinkers Angry in England:
Customers in England are angry over new health rules that are forcing popular restaurants and stores to stop offering free refills on sugary drinks like sodas and hot chocolate. New regulations went into effect this month aimed at reducing 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...

Crypto Vanishes to North Korea, Discord Leaks Millions of IDs, and Hackers Hold 1 Billion Records Hostage
If you recently lost money to a crypto scam, or if you invest in crypto and have watched your investments plummet for unknown reasons, you may be wondering where all that money ended up. Well, the answer might be North Korea, as we reported...

North Korean Workers' Party celebrates 80th anniversary
NORTH KOREA celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party tomorrow. An array of North Korean allies arrived on Thursday to join in the celebrations including Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Dmitry Medvedev, the former Russian president who...

Lawmaker dismisses claims of supporting Israel over Palestine
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Wole Oke, has dismissed claims that his meeting with the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, signified support for Israel against Palestine. Oke said his stance...

Foreign beer and luxury goods spotted in Pyongyang despite UN sanctions
Chanel perfume, Corona beer and Adidas jerseys openly sold in North Korea stores, Chinese social media posts reveal Recent social media posts by Chinese nationals in Pyongyang have revealed the widespread availability of foreign and luxury goods...

North Korea Expected to Stage Military Parade As Party Turns 80
This picture taken on October 4, 2025 and released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on October 5, 2025 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) attending the opening ceremony of the Defence Development 2025 military...

Ridge Holland, Still Injured, Announces WWE Won't Renew Contract
Posted in: Sports, TV, WWE | Tagged: Ridge Holland, wrestling Ridge Holland announces WWE won't renew his contract while he's still injured and unable to work. El Presidente weighs in on this capitalist cruelty! Ridge Holland, injured and heroic,...

Trump’s Gaza Breakthrough: Can It Last?
World leaders at Gaza peace summit in EgyptBy Lester Munson/University of Sydney Sydney~ US President Donald Trump visits Israel and Egypt this week to oversee the initial implementation of his Gaza peace agreement, which many hope will...

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...

(LEAD) S. Korea to revive foundation supporting suspended inter-Korean factory complex
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead para; UPDATES throughout with more remarks) SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- The government plans to reinstate a now-defunct foundation supporting the Kaesong Industrial Complex as part of its efforts to reopen the...

North Korean leader warns he will 'eliminate any movements’ that undermine ruling party's authority
Kim Jong Un's warning comes on eve of 80th anniversary of ruling Workers' Party of Korea set for Oct. 10 when North Korea plans massive military parade Leaders, representatives from China, Russia, Laos, Vietnam, Iran in Pyongyang for celebrations...

N. Korean Military Aid to Russia to Be Part of States' History of Friendship – Medvedev
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – North Korean military aid to Russia will forever remain in the history of the two countries’ friendship, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. Sputnik News South Africa Today – World News

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