Observers say they’re surprised by Pyongyang’s shift in tone towards the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills, which begin on August ...

The visits were not covered by Chinese state media — an unusual omission, given that these officials often accompany Kim during inspections of construction sites in North Korea. Kyodo suggested the ...

The Unification Ministry is weighing a decision to discontinue its annual report on North Korean human rights conditions, an official said Tuesday, in what appears to be a conciliatory gesture to ...