North Korean Coal, Iron Smuggled to the South via Russia
Three South Koreans illegally imported North Korean coal and iron via Russia in violation of sanctions, exposing a crack in the U.S.-led campaign to cut off trade with Pyongyang......»»
South Korea: North Korean coal entered its ports illegally
South Korea said a total of 35,000 tons of North Korean coal and pig iron worth $5.8 million illegally entered its ports last year, in possible violations of UN sanctions......»»
S. Korea charges 4 with illegally importing N. Korean coal
South Korean prosecutors have charged four people with illegally importing North Korean coal via Russia in violation of U.N. sanctions......»»
South Korea Suspects 9,000 Tons of North Korean Coal Made It Into the Country
Seoul is looking for the suspected North Korean coal that entered its ports last year despite a ban on such shipments, in what would be another example of Pyongyang exploiting gaps in the U.S.-led sanctions regime......»»
South Korea seeks progress on denuclearization, proposes East Asian railroad community with China, Japan, Russia, and US
A third summit between North Korean leader Kim Jo.....»»
Despite Warning From U.S., North Korean Coal Slipped Into South
A coal shipment that arrived in South Korea last fall exposed a gap in the global effort to enforce sanctions on Pyongyang......»»
For Leverage Against U.S., North Korea"s Kim Seeks Help From Old Friends
South Korea’s president said he expects North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to meet with the leaders of Russia and China soon, as Pyongyang turns to two old backers ahead of a possible second summit with President Trump......»»
Russia Poses "Existential Threat" From North To South Pole: US Intel Chief
Russia Poses "Existential Threat" From North To South Pole: US Intel Chief.....»»
Iran Touts Russia-Iran-India "North-South Trade Corridor" As "Alternative" & Challenge To Suez Canal
Iran Touts Russia-Iran-India "North-South Trade Corridor" As "Alternative" & Challenge To Suez Canal.....»»
South Korea says it has "enough intelligence" to say Kim Jong Un is still alive
KCNA via REUTERS North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been conspicuously missing from the public eye since April 11. His absence at a major holi.....»»
Hyundai to provide COVID 19 tests, "drive through" testing support in U.S.
Hyundai Motor Co's North American unit will expand its support for "drive through" testing for the coronavirus and donate 65,000 tests to hospitals in the United States, the South Korean automaker said on Tuesday......»»
New Jersey investor pays $154M for Chicago highrise
New Jersey based Strategic Properties of North America (SPNA) has partnered with South Korean investor Mirae Asset Daewoo to acquir.....»»
North Korea fires 3 short-range projectiles in apparent strike drill
Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP North Korea fired three short-range projectiles into the sea on Sunday in an apparent strike drill, South Korea's military said. The military said it is "monitoring the situation .....»»
The coronavirus has reportedly spread to North Korea. Experts say the country isn"t equipped to fight it.
Reuters South Korean news outlets say the novel coronavirus has spread to North Korea. Though the country has further isolated itself from the rest .....»»
North Korea announces a "shocking" strategic weapon as its relationship with the US and South Korea appear to go nowhere
Reuters North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused the Trump administration of draggin.....»»
Amid tensions with North Korea, US and South Korean commandos practiced raiding an enemy facility
US Air Force/Capt. Da.....»»
Russia Detains Over 160 N.Korean Sailors After Attack On Border Patrol Boat
Russia Detains Over 160 N.Korean Sailors After Attack On Border Patrol Boat It's the second major Russia-North Korea incident o.....»»
The New York Post: Trump cracks jokes and mimics Japanese and Korean accents at Hamptons event
President Trump cracked jokes about the Equinox scandal, the old days of rent-controlled New York and his dealings with North and South Korea among deep-pocketed pals in the Hamptons on Friday......»»
North Korea fired 2 short-range ballistic missiles, the second launch in less than a week, the South Korean military says
Reuters North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles Wednesday, days after it launched two other missiles intended to pressure South Korea and the US to stop upcoming mil.....»»
North Korea Fired "Multiple Unidentified Projectiles", South Korean Media Warns
North Korea Fired "Multiple Unidentified Projectiles", South Korean Media Warns.....»»
North Korea Detains Crew Of Russian Fishing Vessel - "Harsh" Interrogations Alleged
Russian officials confirmed Wednesday that 15 of its nationals as well as two South Koreans have been detained for the past week after their fishing vessel drifted into North Korean waters. The Russian embassy in the DPRK cited the country's Minis.....»»