North Korean hackers steal $2 billion worth of crypto in 2025, target ‘human weak link’

North Korean-linked hacking groups have stolen an unprecedented $2 billion in cryptocurrency so far in 2025, thereby marking the largest annual crypto haul and shattering previous cyber theft totals, according to reports released by leading...

North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in cryptocurrency this year

North Korean hackers have stolen more than $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, according to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, and the year isn’t over yet. Though this year’s record losses are driven largely by the February attack on...

China, North Korea resume cross-border land postal route: China's state post bureau

On September 20, 2025, in Dandong, Liaoning Province, visitors along the Yalu River could observe the scenery of Sinuiju, North Korea, up close. Photo: VCG Following coordination between the government departments of China and North Korea, the...

North Koreans eating tigers and badgers to survive

Starving North Koreans are resorting to hunting, selling and eating wild animals — including tigers and leopards, according to a new study. The research, led by scientists from University College London (UCL) and the Norwegian Institute for Nature...

Kim Jong Un Hails Rising Global Status Of North Korea

Home North Korea Kim Jong Un Hails Rising Global Status Of North Korea State media made no mention of a large-scale military parade the country was expected to stage to mark the anniversary. At a high-profile event on Thursday marking the founding...

Seoul says North Korean military parade expected to take place Friday night

Editor’s note: NK Pro will go live the moment the Oct. 10 parade broadcast begins, providing real-time commentary and analysis. Register here for access. North Korea is expected to stage a large-scale nighttime military parade late Friday to mark...

China Sends Xi’s Second-in-Command to Challenge Russian Dominance in North Korea

Chinese state media confirmed the arrival of Premier Li Qiang, the country’s second most powerful politician, to North Korea on Thursday, in preparation for a parade on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of the country’s communist “Workers’ Party...

Kim lauds North Korea's legacy at ruling party anniversary

Kelly Ng ShareSave Li is second-in-command to China's President Xi Jinping, and his attendance marks Beijing's highest-level visit to Pyongyang since 2019 North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un lauded his country's "international prestige" as...

Kim Jong Un boasts of North Korea’s standing at celebration with foreign guests

PYONGYANG - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared the country’s global standing was growing stronger every day at an event on Oct 9 attended by visiting foreign heads of state marking the founding of the ruling Workers’ Party, state media...

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

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 3 paras, photos) 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...

North Korea-linked hackers stole record amounts in cyberattacks already this year, researchers say

North Korea-linked hackers have stolen over $2bn (£1.49bn) in cryptoassets in 2025 so far, the largest annual cyber-related theft in history, according to researchers. The record cryptoasset theft is likely to add to North Korea’s growing coffers,...

Vietnam's Leader Holds Talks with Kim Jong-un during Rare Visit to N. Korea

Photo : YONHAP News Vietnam’s top leader arrived in North Korea on Thursday for a rare three-day visit, holding talks with Kim Jong Un aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. According to the state-run Vietnam News Agency, General Secretary of...

Will Xi succeed with his second grand strategy?

Xi Jinping is shifting China from an export-driven economy to the orchestrator of a new world order. Aug. 31: Leaders from Global Majority countries pose for a photo ahead of the dinner hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai...

Kim Jong Un hails strong China ties as he meets Premier Li during North Korea’s ruling party anniversary

SEOUL, Oct 10 — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang yesterday, praising the two countries’ “friendly and cooperative relations”, as Kim oversaw celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’...

North Korea’s Kim vows additional military measures ahead of major parade

Kim Jong Un says Pyongyang will counter the buildup of US forces in the Korean Peninsula. Published On 5 Oct 20255 Oct 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to develop additional military measures and allocate more strategic assets to...

Comment: The cases for and against a Nobel for President Trump

By Andreas Kluth / Bloomberg Opinion Once again, five otherwise obscure individuals on the Nobel committee in Oslo, chosen by the Norwegian parliament, made controversial news Friday in giving out their Peace Prize, the world’s most sought-after...

N. Korea's Kim holds talks with Lao president in Pyongyang: KCNA

SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has held talks with Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation, the North's state media reported Wednesday. The meeting took place in Pyongyang on...

Indonesia's Sugiono to Visit North Korea in First Foreign Minister Trip Since 2013

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - After more than a decade, Indonesia is sending its Foreign Minister to Pyongyang once again. On October 10 to 11, 2025, Foreign Minister Sugiono is scheduled for a working visit to North Korea, marking a historic first after...

The Navy turns 250 today. Here’s what you need to know about the military branch’s beginnings.

Oct. 13, 2025 , is a milestone for sailors past and present as the U.S. Navy celebrates its 250th birthday. From battling British ships in the Caribbean, fighting pirates off the Barbary Coast to stopping the Japanese at Midway, the Navy has been...

North Korean Hackers Set A Record With $2 Billion Crypto Heist in 2025: Report

North Korean hackers have stolen over $2 billion in cryptocurrency this year, setting a new annual record, according to blockchain analysis firm Elliptic. Hackers Shift Tactics The $2 billion theft surpasses the previous record of $1.35 billion...