North Korea

North Korea has fired a projectile towards the Sea of Japan. This is the second missile launch in three days. This comes amid speculations that North Korea could conduct a nuclear test this month. Satellite imagery suggests that Pyongyang could be resuming nuclear testing. The US State Department also warned that a nuclear test could take place this month. Joe Biden is expected to raise this issue later this month.

North Korea launched its ninth test on March 5, towards the development of a reconnaissance satellite development. "The DPRK National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) and the Academy of Defense Science conducted another important test on Saturday under the plan of developing a reconnaissance satellite," said South Korean Yonhap news agency. Earlier, on March 5, North Korea fired a single ballistic missile into the east sea… read-more

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has signalled to restart nuclear weapons testing amid threats by the United States. As per Korean Central News Agency, the officials set policy goals for strengthening military capabilities to counter the Americans’ “hostile moves”, in a Politburo meeting. The North test fired short-range ballistic missiles on January 14 & 16 in retaliation against the freshly imposed sanctions by the Biden Administration… read-more

King Jong-un ruled North Korea banned its citizen from laughing for 10 days to mark the 10th death anniversary of former Supreme Leader Kim Jong II on December 16. Furthermore, citizens have been barred from drinking alcohol, shopping for groceries, celebrating birthdays, and carrying out funeral rites, as per media reports. Reportedly, the government will take strict legal action if anyone doesn't follow the rules.

North Korean officials have recently banned its citizens from wearing leather trench coats because it's "impure" to imitate the fashion style of leader Kim Jong Un. The police have been ordered to confiscate faux leather jackets from the market. Furthermore, one of the sources told RFA, "Young men protest, saying they bought the coats with their own money and there is… read-more