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MOFA praises success of visit by Indonesia education delegation

The June 24-27 visit of a delegation led by Universitas Indonesia Rector Heri Hermansyah was a great success in promoting bilateral exchanges, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.   According to...

Why America’s global appeal is in decline

The three pillars of US soft power are crumbling ...

Taiwan, US, Paraguay hold GCTF workshop in South American ally

The “Strengthening the Competitiveness of Micro-, Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Face...

How the heatwave crippled Europe (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

With thousands dying and streets melting, air conditioning remains taboo in some countries ...

Zeekr electric vehicles and luxury used cars on display as sales set to launch in July

North Korean authorities launched a large-scale car exhibition in Pyongyang in June 2026 while simultaneously ordering the Ministry of Social Security to covertly investigate...

North Korea and China launch Myohyang beer brand in Chinese market

A North Korea-China joint venture introduced a new beer brand called Myohyang beer to the Chinese market in 2026, positioning it as a tangible...

Stricter border controls leave Hyesan foragers with nowhere to sell their harvest

Tightened border controls along North Korea’s frontier with China have effectively shut down the mushroom smuggling trade in Ryanggang province in 2026, cutting off...

North Korea bans mobile phones for children under 14

North Korea’s South Pyongan province issued a sweeping ban on mobile phone possession by children under 14 in June 2026, threatening parents and teachers...

North Korea student punished for birthday party, parents and teacher hauled in too

A high school student in Hamhung city, South Hamgyong province, was subjected to a public criticism session in June 2026 after inviting classmates home...

Two officers seriously injured as North Korea’s new anti-aircraft gun fails rapid-fire test

A gun barrel ruptured during rapid-fire testing of a new North Korean anti-aircraft gun at a firing range in Chongjin in mid-June 2026, seriously...

Satellite imagery reveals North Korea’s transmission tower network

High-resolution satellite imagery of three transmission tower sites in North Korea — located in Gujang county, North Pyongan province; Namsan, Kaesong city; and Anak...

Soaring fuel costs are pushing North Koreans toward electric bikes and motorcycles

Imports of Chinese-made electric bicycles and motorcycles are rising at border crossings in North Korea in 2026, driven by surging fuel prices that have...

North Korea grain prices dip from record highs but remain near all-time peaks

Grain prices in North Korean markets fell slightly in the third week of June 2026 after hitting all-time highs earlier in the month, as...

North Korea preps factories for Chinese investor visit

North Korea is preparing to host a delegation of Chinese business investors in August 2026, ordering major production facilities across the country to clean...

North Korea pushes tourism but struggling people say survival comes first

North Korean authorities are pushing organized domestic tourism ahead of summer 2026, but ordinary North Korean people facing economic hardship are responding with near-total...

North Korea’s showcase coastal resort is turning into a symbol of inequality

Interest in North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone is rising sharply ahead of the summer season in 2026, with word-of-mouth praise from visitors...

North Korea marks Russia treaty anniversary with lectures glorifying troops killed in Ukraine

North Korea held week-long ideological lectures for officials in June 2026 to mark the second anniversary of its comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with Russia,...

North Korea’s neighborhood watch units can’t find anyone willing to lead them

North Koreans are increasingly refusing to serve as neighborhood watch unit leaders in 2026, and the trend has now reached Pyongyang, where filling the...

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