Geopolitics
New York: In the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), more commonly known as North Korea, human rights violations remain systematic, and the authorities’ grip on the population has “tightened”, the Human Rights Council heard on Monday. more
DPRK nuclear activities still ‘cause for serious concern’, says UN atomic energy chief

New York: Nuclear activities in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) “remain a cause for serious concern”, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency ...

DPRK reports ‘little progress’ since historic June 2018 summit with US

New York: Lack of progress in achieving peace on the Korean Peninsula is “entirely attributable” to the United States, a senior official from the Democratic People’s Rep ...

It’s ‘time for concrete action’ says UN chief, welcoming inter-Korean agreement

New York, The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, on Thursday welcomed the outcome of the third inter-Korean summit this year, and the “important agreements&rd ...

UN agency ready to play 'essential role' in verifying DPRK nuclear programme

New York: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) remains ready to play “an essential role” in verifying the status of North Korea’s nuclear programme as internati ...

US-North Korea: Donald Trump warns Kim Jong-un with 'decimation' if deal not reached

Washington: Just days before their scheduled meeting in Singapore, US President Donald Trump has threatened North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with "decimation", unless he agrees t ...

UN rights expert welcomes return of detainees from DPRK, urges release of others

New York, May 11 (JEN): The release of three United States nationals by North Korea is “another important building block” towards peace, said a United Nations human rights exp ...

DPRK is moving in right direction: White House

Washington: White House spokesperson Sarah Sanders in Wednesday said the US feels that North Korea is moving 'in the right direction' on the Korean Peninsula denuclearization issu ...

UN Disarmament Commission debates ways to prevent arms race in outer space

New York: Despite the deteriorating security situation, there are some signs of progress in the field of disarmament, such as the intention of the Democratic People’s Republic of Ko ...