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A pedestrian walks by a Coupang logistics center in Seoul on Feb. 10. [NEWS1]

Korea says it's 'fully implementing' nondiscrimination pledge for U.S. firms after Republican letter

Korea is fully implementing its pledge not to discriminate against U.S. digital companies in line with summit agreements between the two nations' leaders, pushing back on U.S. Republicans' claims of Seoul's "targeted assault" on U.S. firms.

2026.4.23

Gen. Xavier Brunson, the commander of United States Forces Korea, responds to lawmakers’ questions during a hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services in Washington on April 21. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

USFK commander against withdrawing troops, expects Opcon transfer by early 2029

U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson told U.S. lawmakers that he is against withdrawing U.S. troops from the peninsula during a congressional testimony in Washington on Wednesday.

2026.4.23

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, third from right, visits the Sangwon Cement Complex in the central province of North Hwanghae on March 1, in this photo released by the North's official Korean Central News Agency on March 2. [YONHAP]

Kim visits cement factory, praises it as concrete example of production boost

North Korea has touted a cement factory in the country's southwestern region as an exemplary case for boosting production in a move seen as being aimed at strengthening the people's unity following last month's key party congress.

2026.3.19

Residents are seen in front of apartment buildings in Pyongyang's newly refurbished Hwasong district, in this image published by the state-run Korean Central News Agency on March 18. [YONHAP]

North Korea embarks on new project to modernize Pyongyang

North Korea has embarked on a new project to modernize its capital, Pyongyang, after leader Kim Jong-un pledged to turn Pyongyang into a global city during last month's ruling party congress, according to state media Wednesday.

2026.3.18

This file image from Korean Central Television on Jan. 17 shows an event held the previous day to mark the 80th founding anniversary of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League in Pyongyang. [YONHAP]

North Korea to hold congress of largest youth organization next month

North Korea will hold a congress of the country's largest youth organization next month as a follow-up to a recent party congress in a bid to spur the implementation of party decisions, state media said on Tuesday.

2026.3.10

Rep. Jason Crow, a combat veteran, joins other veterans in the House and Democratic leaders to demand congressional approval for embarking on a war with Iran, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington on March 4. [AP/YONHAP]

House narrowly rejects Iran war powers resolution in early test of Trump's strategy

The House narrowly rejected a war powers resolution Thursday to halt U.S. President Donald Trump's attacks on Iran, an early sign of unease in Congress over the rapidly widening conflict that is reordering U.S. priorities at home and abroad.

2026.3.6

Officials attend sectoral meetings during the ninth Workers’ Party congress in Pyongyang on Feb. 23 to discuss goals and plans for the party, as reported by Korean Central Television on Feb. 24. [YONHAP]

North Korea discusses draft proposals of five-year policy goals at key congress

North Korea's ongoing party congress discussed five-year plans and goals for key sectors, including national defense and foreign affairs, on the sixth day of the party gathering, state media reported Wednesday.

2026.2.25

Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was named department head at the ruling Worker's Party, the Korean Central News Agency reported on Feb. 24. [YONHAP]

North leader's sister Kim Yo-jong promoted to party department head at congress

Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has been promoted to department head at the ruling Workers' Party of Korea during the party congress, state media reported Tuesday.

2026.2.24

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un speaks during the ninth Workers’ Party Congress in Pyongyang on Feb. 19 in this photo published by the Rodong Sinmun on Feb. 20. [NEWS1]

China, Russia congratulate North over party congress opening

China and Russia, traditionally aligned with North Korea, have sent congratulatory letters to the North in recognition of the opening of its first congress of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea in five years, state media reported Friday.

2026.2.20

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un speaks during a plenary gathering of the Workers' Party of Korea on Dec. 11, 2025. [KOREAN CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY]

North Korea urges heightened discipline, loyalty among officials ahead of party congress

North Korea on Thursday urged officials to strengthen work discipline and loyalty to the regime ahead of an upcoming key party congress, calling it a "highly responsible" occasion in which their qualifications will be scrutinized.

2026.1.8