Kim Jong-Un ‘is in a coma and his sister is set to take control’, claims South Korean diplomat

Kim Jong-Un ‘is in a coma and his sister is set to take control’ of North Korea, claims South Korean diplomat South Korean diplomat has claimed dictator Kim Jong Un is in a comatose state   ‘I assess him to be in a coma, but his life has not ended,’ Chang Song-min said He added that … Read more

North Korean asylum seeker claims she is victim of campaign of abuse by neighbour over their BINS

North Korean asylum seeker claims she is victim of campaign of abuse by her neighbour over their BINS after she is ‘told you’re not from this country’ in latest row Footage shows neighbour appearing to push woman and throwing a bin at her  The resident is told: ‘You’re an asylum seeker. You’re not from this … Read more

Kim Jong-un visits flood-hit North Korean village

Kim Jong-un visits flood-hit North Korean village in a luxury SUV wearing a bright white suit as locals flock to see him North Korea has suffered serious flooding in areas near their southern border Kim Jong un took a rare trip out of the capital Pyongyang to inspect the damage North Korean state media released … Read more

Pictures show caged dogs ahead of their slaughter to be turned in to traditional South Korean broth 

The puppies destined for dog SOUP: Pictures show caged animals ahead of their slaughter to be turned in to traditional South Korean broth South Korea’s dog-eating season began Sunday and will continue in to August Traditional boshintang soup contains farmed dogs and stray pooches  NoToDogMeat shared images of the caged dogs before they were slaughtered … Read more

Kim Jong Un was infuriated by ‘dirty’ depiction of his wife in South Korean propaganda

Kim Jong Un was infuriated by ‘dirty’ depiction of his wife in South Korean propaganda: Russian envoy reveals ‘provocative imagery’ sparked North Korea’s anger Pyongyang has issued series of vitriolic condemnations over anti-North leaflets  One included provocative imagery of the North’s First Lady Ri Sol Ju It sparked ‘serious outrage’ in Pyongyang, according to Russian ambassador By Afp … Read more

North Korean leader ditches his usual dull attire as he observes social distancing

Kim Jong Un’s feeling all white! North Korean leader ditches his usual dull attire as he observes social distancing during meeting, weeks after he was rumoured to be seriously ill Kim Jong Un appeared in high spirits for a meeting of the 13th Political Bureau The North Korean leader ditched his usual attire in favour of … Read more

South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing 

A South Korean cafe has installed a coffee-making robot that speaks to customers to help comply with social distancing measures. The new robotic barista at the cafe in the city of Daejeon eliminates the need for a human worker, who would be more likely to spread the virus to customers.  The machine is described as ‘courteous … Read more

North Korean capital’s ‘strangely beautiful’ architecture revealed in new book Model City Pyongyang

North Korea may be a nightmarishly oppressive state, but for architects there’s a sliver of dreamland within – the capital, Pyongyang. As architects Cristiano Bianchi and Kristina Drapic explain in their new book, Model City Pyongyang. They say: ‘We realised that the city does have its own strange kind of beauty. Pyongyang embodies the dream … Read more

North Korean TV erases Kim Jong Un’s emblem from various programmes after his official title change

Kim Jong Un’s MISSING logo! North Korean TV erases leader’s emblem in background of various programmes after change of his official title The emblem was covered up during several programmes featuring Kim Jong Un NK News reported it was also removed from daily 15-minute propaganda video  Korean leader solidified his rule in the country with … Read more

Hiking trail opens in the Korean Peninsula’s heavily armed demilitarized zone

A hiking trail where walkers can spot some of the world’s most endangered species has opened inside the Korean Peninsula’s heavily armed demilitarized zone (DMZ). The Goseong-area route has opened on the eastern side of the DMZ in the first phase of what’s known as the ‘Peace Trail’ project. It is one of three trails … Read more