Trump’s trip raises hopes for sudden North Korea talks

As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to visit South Korea later this month, speculation is growing over a potential surprise summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. CNN reported that U.S. officials have held confidential talks on the...

How is Ukraine looking to attract foreign defence companies?

Ukraine is keen to attract Western defence companies to Ukraine to help scale up supply and maintenance capabilities Companies like BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman, Rheinmetall, and Saab are among the more than 20 already established in-country...

North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the rivals’ heavily fortified border

Why a Trump-Kim summit 4.0 would be on North Korea’s terms

After the Party: Assessing North Korean Coverage of Party Founding Celebrations

(Source: Korean Central News Agency) North Korea commemorated the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) in vastly changed domestic and external environments than during the Party’s 75th birthday, just five years ago. The...

Over half of South Koreans oppose unification with North Korea — poll

SEOUL, October 20. /TASS/. Slightly more than half of South Koreans no longer support reunification with North Korea, according to the results of an opinion poll conducted by the Korea Institute for National Unification, cited by Yonhap news...

US steps up military drills: NSB report

The US held at least 15 military drills jointly with its Indo-Pacific allies over the past four months to counteract the Russia-China military coalition and Chinese expansion in the region, the National Security Bureau (NSB) said in a report...

Not just nukes: North Korea weaponizes AI, drones in high-tech arms race

Published: 21 Oct. 2025, 07:00 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI [GETTY IMAGES BANK] In honor of the Korea JoongAng Daily's 25th anniversary, we present a series of in-depth feature stories tackling the complex challenges Korea faces...

Exploring South Korea’s heritage, cosmetic innovation together

As my plane descended into Seoul on a clear, sunlit morning, the city unfolded beneath me — a tapestry of modern towers, winding streets and distant green hills. In the parks, small groups strolled; on the sidewalks, locals carried out their daily...

North Korean Hackers Weaponize Blockchain in New ‘EtherHiding’ Campaign

A new cyber threat is emerging from North Korea as its state-backed hackers experiment with embedding malicious code directly into blockchain networks. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reported on October 17 that the technique, called...

Stabilizer or spoiler? The China factor in the North Korea nuclear dilemma

Toggle section navigation Sections Print While both Washington and Beijing are officially committed to the denuclearization of North Korea, neither country presently appears to be prioritizing denuclearization as its policy objective. Beijing and...

Is China committed to North Korean denuclearization?

The written exchange among my colleagues does much to enhance our understanding of the dynamics of relations between the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and how this problematic relationship may impact the goal of...

I would love to meet with Kim Jong Un - Trump

US President Donald Trump has hinted that he may extend his Asia trip to include a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying he “would love” to speak with him. Trump departed for Japan on Monday, October 27, continuing his Asia tour,...

North Korea prepares to send more workers to China with stricter screening and surveillance

North Korea is moving to send more workers to China following Kim Jong Un’s recent visit to Beijing, with authorities implementing stricter screening processes and intensified surveillance measures as the regime seeks foreign currency and China...

Trump’s Asian trade blitz sets up sitdown with Xi

US President Donald Trump kicked off his five-day trip to Asia by signing a raft of trade deals on Sunday with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur. Next, Trump heads...

If North Korea can do it, so can the Negev

A new report by Anthropic, the company behind the AI engine Claude, presents a fascinating yet unsettling story: in North Korea — the isolated and secretive state — the regime has managed to build a sophisticated system for generating national...

North Korean Hackers Hide Malware in Blockchain Smart Contracts

In the shadowy world of cyber threats, hackers aligned with nation-states have pioneered a novel method to evade detection and takedowns: embedding malicious payloads directly into public blockchains. This technique, dubbed “EtherHiding” by...

Slog AM: Trump Hates Canadian Wolves, French Authorities Make Arrests in Louvre Heist, and King County Is Going to Miss Its Housing Goals, Badly

Good morning! We have a break from all the weather today. Expect some sun. Temps in the 50s. Not a drop of rain. The works. Speaking of Weather: I hope your power is on. After we got walloped by a rain and windstorm on Saturday night, trees came...

North Korean Hackers Deploy EtherHiding Malware via Blockchain

In a sophisticated evolution of cyber tactics, North Korean hackers have begun exploiting blockchain technology to distribute malware, turning immutable ledgers into stealthy delivery mechanisms. This approach, dubbed “EtherHiding,” allows threat...

N. Korean wedding halls book solid on auspicious days as package ceremonies gain popularity

As the autumn peak season for weddings arrives, competition for wedding hall reservations is intensifying in North Korea, with mid- and lower-tier venues offering package options that have made hall ceremonies more accessible to families across...