YouTubers, K-Pop Defectors and Trump: The Top North Korea Stories of 2025

North Korea’s Strategic Bet: Why Pyongyang Chose to Side With Russia in the Ukraine Conflict

The active military support of North Korea for Russia in the Ukrainian War has been a major shift in the foreign policy strategy of Pyongyang. It has long been recognized for its reluctance in participating in any international conflict through more than mere rhetorical support. North Korea has now leveraged beyond its fanfare support for […] The post North Korea’s Strategic Bet: Why Pyongyang Chose to Side With Russia in the Ukraine Conflict ap…

YouTubers, K-pop defectors and Trump: The top North Korea stories of 2025

2025 began with political turmoil wrought by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, as North Korea strengthened its bonds with Russia by fighting side-by-side against Ukraine. In the 12 months since, the DPRK carried out the biggest crypto heist in history, foreign influencers briefly visited Pyongyang, South Korea elected a new progressive leader, U.S. President Donald […]