Stories from North Korea

North Korea has revised its constitution to define South Korea as a separate state. This constitutional change signifies a formal acknowledgment of the division between the two Koreas. This redefinition implies a formal acknowledgment of two distinct nations. The move follows South Korea's constitutional changes. This declaration marks a departure from previous designations of South Korea as a partner for reunification. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un previously stated and warned about this issue in December 2023. According to South Korean legal experts, North Korea's new laws are designed to present a normal and legitimate state image to the world. As of now, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has not officially released the new laws or formally responded to South Korea's stance.

A North Korean rocket system has reportedly been mounted on a Russian robot.

A North Korean Type-75 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) has been observed mounted on an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). The system combines North Korean rocket technology with Russian-style robotic platforms.

North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson Bagai commented on the United Arab Emirates' withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+. The comments follow increased tensions in the Middle East involving US and Iranian naval forces.

The article stated that Japan's current actions are provocative and aimed at regional confrontation. The article stated that the current Japanese administration has abandoned its disguise as a peaceful nation committed to self-defense.

South Korea will host a North Korean women's football team for the first time in 12 years. The Pyongyang-based Nego Hyang will play against South Korea's Suwon FC. The match is scheduled to take place in just over two weeks.

Intelligence conclusions indicate North Korea now possesses an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of delivering nuclear payloads to North American targets.

A United Nations committee ruled that North Korean cyberattacks have stolen more than $3 billion in cryptocurrency since 2017. Washington claims these funds are used to finance nuclear and missile production programs.

A spokesperson for the North Korean Foreign Ministry denied US allegations regarding North Korean cyber threats on May 3. The spokesperson for the North Korean Foreign Ministry criticized the United States on May 3, stating that the US-led 20-point Gaza plan is destined to fail. The plan's design involves transferring coordination duties to an international stability force, but reports indicate such a force has not yet been deployed to Gaza. The US has explicitly stated it will not send ground forces to Gaza. The plan intended to transfer coordination center responsibilities to an international stability force, but Reuters reports that no such force has been deployed. Iran has proposed a plan to permanently end the war, stating the decision now rests with the United States to choose between diplomacy or continued confrontation.

The AFC U17 tournament, scheduled from May 1 to May 23, 2026, will proceed with 15 teams following the withdrawal of the North Korea U17 team.