TravelWhat you should never do in North KoreaWhen you're a tourist in North Korea, you need to follow the rules - and with tourism on the rise, the danger is growing.13 Feb 02:00 AM
World'US 100% behind Japan' after firingBallistic missile launch Pyongyang's latest provocation and first test under Trump.12 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldHideous 'everyday life' in N KoreaFresh insight into secretive kingdom reveals the extent of the regime's use of kids as slaves. Here, two teens tell their stories.10 Feb 05:40 AM
WorldEx-diplomat: No future for North KoreaThe diplomat's decision to defect from a regime he had spent his whole life defending did not happen overnight.26 Jan 02:37 AM
WorldWhy China is the least of Trump's worriesHe's raised eyebrows in China with comments on trade, Taiwan and North Korea. But Donald Trump will have much bigger issues than Beijing.10 Jan 07:17 AM
WorldSuperpowers trading dangerous insultsNorth Korea's quest for a nuclear weapon has driven an even bigger wedge between China and the United States. Donald Trump isn't helping.04 Jan 08:25 PM
WorldInside the world of Kim Jong UnTo the West he's the world's most threatening figure, but is North Korea's leader simply misunderstood?17 Dec 05:26 AM
WorldWhat beautiful women do in North KoreaThey're put on billboards and have their own dolls - what honourable job does a tall, attractive female do in North Korea?15 Dec 09:37 PM
BusinessWorld's biggest hotel set to open?It's been 30 years in the making and, now rumours are rife the world's biggest hotel is finally set to open.11 Dec 06:23 PM
TravelNorth Korea's 'Hotel of Doom' may openWith 3000 rooms, it's the world's largest hotel - and North Korea's Ryugyong Hotel might celebrate its 30th birthday next year by opening for the very first time.07 Dec 02:38 AM
WorldChilling discovery in satellite imagesPhotographs from high above North Korea show what observers say are concerning developments in the regime's arsenal of repression.01 Dec 05:06 PM
TravelKiwi skier tackles North Korean slopesKiwi freestyle skier Sam Smoothy and filmmaker William Lascelles have gone on a snow trip like no other, exploring the slopes of North Korea.29 Nov 03:21 AM
BusinessKim Jong-Un's 'Fatty' nickname blockedSearching for "Kim Fatty the Third" in China? You're out of luck.16 Nov 10:11 PM
WorldWhere is Kim Jong-Un's wife?Rumours are circulating that Kim Jong-Un's wife is pregnant after disappearing from public view for seven months.01 Nov 02:57 AM
BusinessSK President in religious cult scandalOnce hailed as South Korea's saviour, Park Geun-hye's reputation has been left in tatters this week after a political scandal was revealed.29 Oct 09:54 PM
WorldKim Jong Un 'flies' plane in new videoA bizarre propaganda video has emerged from North Korea showing Kim Jong-Un flying supposedly flying a plane, shooting guns and riding 28 Oct 03:56 AM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: War may be imminentCOMMENT: It is time to sober up. The superpowers are drunk on rhetoric, mistrust and posturing. They are dragging us all towards the brink.25 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelSightseeing by air in North KoreaUntil a few months ago, if you wanted a bird's eye view of North Korea's capital, there was basically only one option: a 150m-tall tower across the river from Kim Il Sung Square.20 Oct 01:13 AM
BusinessStaff 'told go back to North Korea'A New Zealand lawyer has been fined and chastised after she allegedly told a court registrar to "go back to North Korea and work in the camp there".11 Oct 01:25 AM
AirlinesHow did a Kiwi plane end up in N Korea?Foreign Affairs officials are investigating how a New Zealand-made aircraft turned up at a North Korean military air show painted up in the hermit state's colours.03 Oct 05:45 AM
TravelNorth Korea's new plan to draw touristsAn air festival featuring sky diving, air force demonstrations and lots of beer is North Korea's latest attempt to attract more foreign tourists.26 Sep 01:58 AM
WorldWould North Korea have abducted an American in 2004 - to teach Kim English?The parents of a Utah man who disappeared from China believe he was taken by the North Korean regime.18 Sep 04:17 AM
WorldNorth Korea nukes: Kiwi leads condemnationGerard van Bohemen, NZ's Ambassador to the UN, announces "appropriate measures" aimed at Pyongyang being developed after 'insane' nuclear threat.10 Sep 02:49 AM
WorldN Korea test raises fears of small nukesPyongyang claim that it had advanced its ability to make a nuclear weapon by miniaturising and mounting a warhead on a missile.09 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldOfficial executed for not sitting properlyNorth Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has had a senior official executed because he did not sit properly in a meeting.01 Sep 10:54 PM
WorldMan missing since 2004 'in North Korea'A student who was presumed dead after going missing in China in 2004 has reportedly turned up in North Korea - acting as Kim Jong-un's tutor.01 Sep 09:32 PM
WorldKim Jong-un executes two high-ranking officialsKim Jong-un ordered the execution of two high-ranking officials by anti-aircraft gun over fears that the dictator is preparing another purge against his people.31 Aug 06:20 AM
WorldNorth Korean defector in South KoreaThe most senior diplomat ever to defect from North Korea has abandoned his post as deputy ambassador in London.18 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldKim Jong-un labels dog meat 'superfood'North Korea is encouraging its population to eat more dog meat by suggesting it contains more vitamins than chicken, beef, pork and duck.16 Aug 02:11 AM
Olympics'This is what the Olympics is about'A selfie of two gymnasts whose nations are sworn enemies has melted hearts, with one saying this is what the Games are about.09 Aug 05:01 PM
WorldNorth Korea threatens US with terrorNorth Korea said it will end a diplomatic communication channel with the US and hinted at harsher punishment for Americans detained there in retaliation for U.S. sanctions.11 Jul 06:33 PM
TravelIs North Korea the New Zealand of Asia?A US surfer who recently visited North Korea has described it as "the New Zealand of Asia".15 Jun 03:58 AM
