Jang Jin-sung, known for his memoir “Dear Leader,” was accused of rape by a fellow North Korean defector. He sued her and a South Korean broadcaster and won.
Tag: North Korea
North Korea Tests Ballistic Missile That Could Reach Guam
The test, analysts said, may have involved a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile that is faster to launch and more difficult to intercept.
Why Russia Is Protecting North Korea From Nuclear Monitors
The monitors have provided vivid evidence of how Russia is keeping Pyongyang brimming with fuel and other goods, presumably in return for weapons that Russia can use in Ukraine.
A Russian Bank Account May Offer Clues to a North Korean Arms Deal
Moscow may be trying to help Pyongyang with access to the international financial system in exchange for missiles and ammunition, U.S.-allied intelligence officials suggest.
China Meets the U.S. to Discuss Fentanyl, But the Détente Has Limits
Negotiations have resumed on restricting the flow of fentanyl into the United States. But Beijing may prove less cooperative on Iran and North Korea.
Friday Briefing: Will North Korea Attack?
Plus, when A.I. generates copyrighted images.
U.S. Is Watching North Korea for Signs of Lethal Military Action
A shift by Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s leader, toward open hostility against South Korea is alarming but does not indicate he is about to start a full-scale war, officials say.
Tuesday Briefing: North Korean Missiles in Ukraine
Plus, a “revolutionary” way to feed the world.
North Korean Missiles in Ukraine Prompt New Concerns
As the war approaches its second anniversary, the Russians are beginning to deploy North Korean arms, worsening Ukraine’s troubles while it still awaits new air defenses from the United States.
Monday Briefing: U.S. Pushes for New Hostage Talks
Plus the meaning of North Korea’s threats.