A Kim Il Sung University graduate surprised his friends by prioritizing career prospects over his long-term love.

Contrary to what its apologists claim, North Korea owes its existence to the Russians, who declared war on Japan two days ...

The political turmoil in South Korea could result in a takeover by those sympathetic to China and communism. Leftists could merge the South Korean state with the Kim regime of North Korea.

Ryongchon officials recently met to implement Kim Jong Un's ban on collecting unofficial fees for political events.

The country briefly reopened to non-Russian tourists for the first time in five years in February, only to suspend entry ...

The Korean War offers a similar parallel to the current conflict in Ukraine, with both nations being invaded by their neighbors and receiving support from the free world. Some Americans favored ...

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a military and political university and emphasized the "ideology-first" principle and loyalty in building a powerful military, the North's state media ...

In North Korea, Russian tourists are invited to lay flowers at a monument to Soviet soldiers who died fighting to liberate ...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country has come a long way in building a powerful army but weapons without ideology are simply "ironware", as he stressed loyalty to some of its most elite ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Our era of powerful dictators and authoritarian presidents is a good time to learn more about North Korea ...