Tag: #NorthKorea
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North Korea bans celebration, drinking and shopping
North Korea also known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, has reportedly prohibited its citizens from celebrating and shopping or drinking for eleven days starting from Friday, as a part of the mourning period for the 10th anniversary of former leader Kim Jong-il. Kim Jong-il who ruled North Korea from 1994 to 2011, died…
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North Korea fired one ballistic missile from the east coast, authorities say
Seoul, South Korea: According to South Korean and Japanese officials, North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile from its east coast on Tuesday morning. South Korea’s Joint Chief of Staff (JCS) said that the missile was launched at about 10 a.m. local time on Tuesday from the port city of Sinpo, Hamgyong province. He…
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Is North Korea a threat towards the East Asian Region?
This article is written by Fatima Inam Qadir Khan. North Korea is a northern side of the Korean Peninsula in Eastern Asia. It is between China and South Korea, bordering Korea Bay and the Sea of Japan. Introduction The mountains and the uplands are divided between narrow and deep valleys in North Korea. The government…
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Pyongyang activities condemned by Japan
Baaghi TV has learnt that North Korea has launched ballistic missiles into the East Sea. According to reports, two missiles were launched by North Korea, following which the Japanese Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga issued a statement to clarify that the missile failed to meet its target which was believed to be Japan’s economic zone. Construction…
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China has become a threat to the world, this threat must be eliminated: United States
Washington: ‘China has become a threat to the world, this threat must be eliminated,” the United States has formulated its policy towards China. According to reports, US relations with China have become one of the most significant geographical tests of the 21st century. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that the Asian…
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North Korea’s Kim orders 80-day ‘battle’ to boost economy
Seoul, Oct 6 (AFP/APP):North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered a nationwide drive to boost the ailing economy ahead of a key party congress in January, state media reported Tuesday. The decision was made during a meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party and comes as the coronavirus pandemic and recent floods have added yet…
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North Korea flouting nuclear sanctions: UN report
Seoul, Sept 29 (AFP/APP):North Korea is violating international sanctions aimed at curbing its nuclear programme by exceeding a cap on petroleum imports and sending its workers overseas, including a former Juventus footballer, the United Nations said. Pyongyang is subject to a range of restrictions imposed since 2017 that limit its oil imports and ban exports…
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North Korea warns Seoul’s navy over search for dead official
Seoul, Sept 27 (AFP/APP):North Korea on Sunday warned the South Korean navy to stop crossing into its territorial waters as ships search for the body of a Seoul official shot dead at sea by Pyongyang’s soldiers. State media said the North will begin its own search for the body and warned that the South’s naval…
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South Korea demands Pyongyang further probe killing of official
Seoul, Sept 26 (AFP/APP):Seoul said Saturday it will demand further investigation by Pyongyang into the killing of a South Korean official after a rare public apology from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The fisheries official was shot dead by North Korean soldiers on Tuesday, the first such killing of a South Korean civilian in…
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Nearly 60 Bridges & 2000 Houses Wrecked by Typhoon in North Korea
Nearly 60 bridges and 2000 houses have been wrecked by a typhoon in North Korea.