To address its national energy crisis and economic challenges, Pyongyang has signaled a growing interest in using renewable energy while the nuclear program has so far been destined to develop weapons, not to generate power

The US has warned that Russia seems close to accepting North Korea as a nuclear weapon state in a context of increasing military cooperation between the allies

According to the South Korean military, once more North Korea launched some 40 balloons filled with rubbish across the border on Thursday evening, just days after the leader's sister denounced another series of alleged anti-regime leaflets

An investigation by NK News identified at least three channels broadcasting content in the country ranging from variety shows to human rights documentaries to glimpses of everyday life in Seoul to Russia's war in Ukraine

The country is building a three-mile wall over the unexcavated ruins of a lost medieval city within the demilitarised zone as part of leader Kim Jong Un's aim to 'permanently' cut all ties with South Korea