North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says
Researchers discover files on N. Korean internet server including animations, written instruction which appears to be for foreign studio.
Mon Apr 22 2024
North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as 'friendly father'
The music video features North Koreans of different backgrounds ranging from children to troops and medical staff.
Fri Apr 19 2024
INSIGHT - North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash
North Korean IT workers seeking employment in Western tech companies are deploying sophisticated subterfuge to get hired.
Sat Nov 25 2023
South Korea detains boat carrying suspected North Korean defectors
It is the second known case of North Koreans crossing the sea border to seek defection in recent months.
Tue Oct 24 2023
South Korea protests to China over suspected North Korea repatriations
Any forced repatriation of North Koreans goes against international norms and South Korea viewed it as regrettable, a spokesman said.
Fri Oct 13 2023
North Koreans worry over 'emaciated' Kim Jong Un, state media says
The autocratic leader, who is believed to be 37, appeared to have lost a noticeable amount of weight.
Mon Jun 28 2021
North Koreans still in M'sia are under MM2H programme - IGP
Up to the Immigration Department and the Home Ministry (KDN) to decide on whether these individuals should return to North Korea.
Sat Apr 03 2021
China's big banks halt services for North Koreans, tellers say
This is amid U.S. concerns that Beijing has not been tough enough over Pyongyang's repeated nuclear tests.
Tue Sep 12 2017
Surge in North Koreans slipping into Thailand - Immigration
Thailand is on a popular transit route for North Koreans defecting from the impoverished communist state.
Tue Aug 01 2017
No stopping of work permit issuance to North Koreans - DPM
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Home Minister, said no such directive had been issued on the matter.
Sat Jul 01 2017
UN council to vote Friday on blacklisting more North Koreans - diplomats
The draft resolution would sanction four entities, including the Koryo Bank and Strategic Rocket Force of the Korean People's Army, and 14 people, including Cho Il U.
Fri Jun 02 2017
U.S. sanctions North Koreans it links to weapons, financial networks
It said the people were working as agents of North Korea's government in Russia, China, Vietnam and Cuba to provide financial support or help procure weapons for previously sanctioned companies.
Sat Apr 01 2017
Fate of 315 North Koreans in Malaysia to be known today - DPM
Deport or detain the 315 North Koreans in Malaysia will be determined today, said Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Mon Mar 13 2017
KLIA, klia2 swing into action on ban order on North Koreans
Airport frontline authorities at KLIA and klia2 are all geared up to execute the order barring North Korean citizens from leaving the country.
Tue Mar 07 2017
Police ready to carry out PM's directive to bar North Koreans from leaving country
The police and other authorities are ready to heed the prime minister's order in barring all North Korean citizens from leaving the country.
Tue Mar 07 2017