Topic: North Korea

More than 45% of North Koreans are undernourished, the highest proportion in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a United Nations report released this week.

South Korea's military remains on guard against North Korea provocations after the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden, but officials also say Seoul would be ready to respond to a missile attack.

A China-based tour operator has preliminarily canceled all tours to North Korea after offering 12 itineraries on its website earlier this month.

North Korea is employing new learning tools to teach English to kindergartners, according to state media.

North Korea's plan to develop nuclear-powered submarines and hypersonic weapons could be aspirations.

South Korea is preparing to secure more COVID-19 vaccines via technology transfer.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in nominated Chung Eui-yong, a veteran of North Korean negotiations, as foreign minister on Wednesday just ahead of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in met with outgoing U.S. Ambassador Harry Harris.

North Korea's budget increased at a lower rate for 2021 than last year at a session of the Supreme People's Assembly on Sunday, according to Seoul's unification ministry.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden should build on the 2018 Singapore summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump.