North Korea

Why North Korea is eating its wild animals to the verge of extinction

North Korea’s starving population is hunting its wildlife, including tigers and leopards, to survive. As per a new study, nearly every mammal ‘larger than a hedgehog’ is being targeted for consumption or trade. Animals including Amur tiger and leopard, bears, otters, deer and the long-tailed goral are being used by North Koreans. But why?

Russia sharing lessons it learnt in Ukraine war with China, Iran and North Korea: Report

From drone tactics to AI warfare, Russia is transforming its military through lessons from Ukraine — and sharing them with China, Iran, and North Korea, raising fresh concerns for the West, according to a report

Kim Jong visits naval destroyer at Defence exhibition| Vantage on Firstpost

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a naval destroyer during 2025 Defence Exhibition. The visit was to inspect the warships and build a broader schedule for the hardware exhibition. The exhibition showcases the modernised military which North Korea explains as significant democracy in the state. Kim also stated that one should have modern military equipment to counter enemy's actions and build a massive force. Also on Vantage Shots: - Pregnant Woman Rescued From Flooding in Nepal - Bayern Munich Players Visit Munich's Iconic Oktoberfest - On this day in history, in 1973, a war erupted in West Asia as Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel during the Yom Kippur holiday. After three weeks of intense fighting, the United Nations brokered a ceasefire between Egypt and Israel.

North Korea: Kim Jong Un vows new military measures ahead of big parade

Kim Jong Un said North Korea will respond to the growing presence of US forces on the Korean Peninsula

No more breast implants: Why North Korea is cracking down on cosmetic surgeries

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has declared cosmetic surgery, especially breast enlargement procedures, as 'anti-socialist', calling them a symbol of capitalist vanity that corrupts the country’s values. He will now deploy 'strike teams' monitoring local neighbourhoods, conducting invasive checks and flagging women with noticeable changes in their bodies

North Korea’s foreign minister in China, meets Premier Li on her second visit in less than a month

In her second trip to China in less than a month, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui met Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday, as Beijing and Pyongyang continue to deepen high-level diplomatic engagement amid shifting regional dynamics

North Korea has 2 tonnes of highly enriched uranium, Seoul warns

While it has been public knowledge that North Korea holds a "significant" amount of uranium, this is the first time Seoul's unification minister has confirmed that "intelligence agencies estimate Pyongyang's stockpile of highly enriched uranium

North Korea's Kim Jong Un recalls 'fond memories' of Trump as he expresses openness for US talks

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he was open to future talks with the United States if Washington drops its demand that the country give up its nuclear weapons, state media said Monday

North Korea's Kim inspects drone test, pushes for greater use of AI

State media said the exercise demonstrated the "excellent combat effectiveness of Kumsong-series tactical attack drones", reporting Kim expressed "great satisfaction" with the result

Ice cream to hamburgers: Why these words may ‘crash land’ you in trouble in North Korea?

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un has banned words like ice cream, hamburger, and karaoke, and has asked tour guides and workers at the hermit kingdom’s new luxury beach resort at Wonsan to use state-approved alternatives. He wants to do away with ‘foreign influence’