A chronic food crisis has descended upon North Korea again, but those living a privileged life in the capital city of Pyongyang are ignorant to the situation in the rest of the country, said defector Hyun-Seung “Arthur” Lee. According to the recent report by the BBC, based on testimonies of three North Korean residents, the…
North Korean Defector on Famine, Life Under Communist Regime: ‘People Don’t Know What’s Happening’
Kim Yo Jong: A Woman at the Height of Power in North Korea’s Kim Dynasty
North Korea’s enigmatic Kim dynasty, a regime shrouded in mystery, has held power for three generations. Its leaders have been venerated as the “Sun of mankind” and the “Guardian of the Earth” through a carefully orchestrated system of indoctrination. However, in this male-dominated regime, a woman is steadily gaining prominence, recognized by several national intelligence…
US Concerned Over Possible North Korea Weapons Transfer to Russia
The United States has voiced concern over the potential transfer of additional weapons from North Korea to Russia as the communist state’s leader vowed “full support” for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. A State Department spokesperson confirmed that North Korea delivered infantry rockets and missiles to the Russian private military firm Wagner Group…
Deaths From Starvation Tripled in North Korea: South Korean Spy Agency
Deaths from starvation in North Korea have tripled compared to last year, according to South Korea’s state intelligence agency. Despite the dire situation, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is believed to weigh around 300 pounds. Yoo Sang-bum, the executive secretary for the Parliamentary Intelligence Committee, said that prices of corn and rice in North…
US Must Make North Korea Aware of ‘Consequences’ of Its Launches: Nuclear Envoy
North Korea must be made aware of the “consequences” of its escalatory behavior after its recent spy satellite launch sparked tensions in the Korean Peninsula, the U.S. nuclear envoy said on Sunday. In an interview with Yonhap News Agency (YNA), U.S. nuclear envoy Sung Kim said the United States must convince North Korea that diplomacy…
North Korean Leader’s Sister Vows 2nd Attempt to Launch Spy Satellite, Slams UN Meeting
The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed again Sunday to push for a second attempt to launch a spy satellite as she lambasted a U.N. Security Council meeting over the North’s first, failed launch. The North’s attempt to put its first military spy satellite into orbit last Wednesday failed as its…
The South Korea Imperatives
Commentary Callista and I recently visited South Korea to participate in Peace Summit 2023, an event hosted by the Universal Peace Federation. The federation is a remarkable organization with activities in nearly 140 countries, and the summit was an amazing experience. Visiting Seoul is always fascinating, and this year it was especially educational. We joined…
Yeonmi Park: Is There Time to Save America From Totalitarianism?
After escaping from the prison that is North Korea, Yeonmi Park settled in America. She found that those most blessed in the land of the free were most scarred by hatred, fear, and collective guilt. Is her adopted land becoming like her birthplace? Not if William Shipley can help it. He defends American prisoners of…
[PREMIERING at 10AM ET] Yeonmi Park: Is There Time to Save America From Totalitarianism?
After escaping from the prison that is North Korea, Yeonmi Park settled in America. She found that those most blessed in the land of the free were most scarred by hatred, fear, and collective guilt. Is her adopted land becoming like her birthplace? Not if William Shipley can help it. He defends American prisoners of…
[PREMIERING NOW] Yeonmi Park: Is There Time to Save America From Totalitarianism?
After escaping from the prison that is North Korea, Yeonmi Park settled in America. She found that those most blessed in the land of the free were most scarred by hatred, fear, and collective guilt. Is her adopted land becoming like her birthplace? Not if William Shipley can help it. He defends American prisoners of…
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