Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Coverage of Democratic People's Republic of Korea in the Nexus archive.
- Global nuclear weapons spending hits record high, report says
Global spending on nuclear weapons reached a record $119 billion last year, with the United States accounting for $69.2 billion, according to a report by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). The nine nuclear-armed states increased their combined spending by 19 percent compared to 2024, and ICAN's programme director Susi Snyder criticized the investment as a 'false promise of security.'
- North Korea will launch a nuclear weapon if Kim Jong Un is assassinated under new rules drawn up by the dictator
North Korea has drawn up new rules stating that a nuclear weapon will be launched if Kim Jong Un is assassinated. The new rules are an attempt to protect the dictator's life. This move raises concerns about the country's military actions.
- North Korea will launch a nuclear weapon if Kim Jong Un is assassinated under new rules drawn up by the dictator
North Korea has established new rules stating that a nuclear weapon will be launched if Kim Jong Un is assassinated. This move suggests an increased emphasis on the leader's security and potential retaliation measures. The specifics of these rules and their implications are not fully detailed.
- What do a teenager's clothes tell us about North Korea's future?
Analysts believe Kim Jong Un's daughter is being prepared for succession in North Korea. She is being styled to potentially take over as leader. This could indicate a shift in the country's future leadership.
- Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea
Kim Ju Ae's fashion evolution suggests she is being prepared as North Korea's next leader. Her outfits may indicate a shift in the country's leadership. Kim Ju Ae's role in North Korea's succession is becoming more apparent.
- US law firm attempts to block transfer of frozen ETH from Kelp exploit
US law firm Gerstein Harrow has filed a case to block the transfer of frozen Ethereum (ETH) from the Kelp exploit, arguing their clients have a claim to the stolen funds. The law firm has previously filed similar cases involving the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The case involves crypto firms that have frozen the stolen funds.
- Justice Department Announces Nationwide Actions to Combat Illicit North Korean Government Revenue Generation
The Justice Department announced enforcement actions against North Korean government schemes involving remote IT work and virtual currency theft, resulting in five guilty pleas and over $15 million in civil forfeiture. These actions target illicit revenue generation operations conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.