North Korea fires ballistic missile, resumes show of force after month-long hiatus
The launch came at a sensitive time after a 28-day hiatus of weapons tests during the Beijing Winter Olympics that ended on Feb 20.
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North Korea’s ‘massive scale’ crypto theft jumps 40% in 2021: Report
The UN Panel of Experts has pointed to stolen crypto as the source of illicit financing for North Korea‘s ballistic missile programs.
UN expert discusses North Korea’s human rights
The North has not granted the expert's visit to the country, despite repeated requests.
N. Korea has lowest economic freedom among 177 countries: Report
North Korea’s score of 3.0 is far below the world and Asia-Pacific regional averages, which respectively logged 60 and 58.5 this year.
What’s the secret behind Kim Jong Un’s weight loss?
The Korea Herald speaks to experts to uncover the secret behind Kim Jong Un’s weight loss.
North Korea holds key parliamentary meeting in Kim Jong Un’s absence
There was no separate message toward Washington or Seoul amid heightening tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
North Korea fulfills total yearly industrial output plan in 2021
According to the premier, the country's defense spending stood at 15.9 percent of the total expenditures last year.
North Korea continues nuclear program, relies on cyberattacks for revenue: UN report
The report also found a sharp increase in the quantity of illicit imports of petroleum last year, but at a much lower level.
North Korea stays silent on much-anticipated parliamentary meeting
This month's meeting comes amid heightening tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Return of ‘fire and fury’ with North Korean missile tests unlikely: Analysts
Experts say the recent test were accompanied by less fiery rhetoric and seemed aimed at domestic goals.