Google Maps starts blurring images of South Korean military sites and DMZ
US tech giant complies with Seoul rules, reducing free access to imagery used by Pyongyang and outside researchers alike
September 9, 2026
University finds no misconduct in Korea studies scholar’s fabricated citations
The award-winning professor said six references 'do not exist' and that she failed to ‘independently verify the sources'
September 9, 2026
Russia bridge opens, Songdowon sanctions and North Korea’s forgotten UK insurer
Anton Sokolin unpacks the DPRK’s expanding Russia ties, European pressure and KNIC’s legal history
September 9, 2026
How the new North Korea-Russia car crossing bridges symbolism and geopolitics
Experts say road bridge may aid military exchanges while reinforcing Pyongyang’s leverage between Moscow and Beijing
September 8, 2026
North Korean defectors urge media not to identify their status in crime reports
An activist alleged some news organizations identified suspects as North Korean defectors to sensationalize the incident
September 8, 2026
North Korean defense chief warns of ‘powerful’ response to US-ROK-Japan drills
Condemnation follows Donald Trump’s recent push to revive engagement with Pyongyang by scaling back joint US-ROK drills
September 8, 2026
‘North South Man Woman’: Love, friction and freedom across the Korean divide
Beyond inter-Korean matchmaking, documentary explores survival, gender roles and escapees’ new lives in the South
September 8, 2026
Seoul undeterred by North Korea’s ‘unprecedentedly strong’ move to cut ties
The defense minister said South Korea will continue pursuing talks even if the North builds ‘walls and block the way’
September 8, 2026
Seoul court sentences man to 5 years in prison for spying on defectors, soldiers
Defendant received cryptocurrency from DPRK-linked agent and helped gather military and personal information
September 7, 2026
US judge orders forfeiture of virtual assets tied to North Korean IT workers
Ruling gives Justice Department partial win in effort to seize nearly $8 million linked to DPRK laundering scheme
September 7, 2026
