North Korea has showcased a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). It was on display was during the military parade held this week marking the end of the Workers’ Party congress. KCNA news, the country’s state-run news agency, said the advanced weaponry will help to deter the nation’s adversaries.
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North Korea — Kim Vows to Strengthen Nuclear Arsenal
North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, has vowed to “reinforce” the nuclear arsenal of his country. The dictator spoke during his closing speech of the congress of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), as reported by the nation’s state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Wednesday.

North Korea Nuclear Weapons Announcement
The North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced the completion of the national nuclear forces. The disclosure occurred during the VIII Congress of the Workers Party Of Korea. The 8th Congress also elected Kim Jong-un as the General Secretary of the Workers Party of Korea. The Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) is the top organ of the party.

DPRK — Kim Admits Flaws in Economic Plan
During the opening of the 8th Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea on Tuesday, North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un admitted that his government’s policies to rebuild the country’s economy had failed. Kim added that it is necessary to learn from “painful lessons” of the past few years.

George Blake, The True Communist, Died at 99 in Russia
Russia is mourning a great loss of life. The legendary Soviet intelligence officer and former ex-British intelligence officer from the MI6 George Blake died at the age of the 99 on the December 26. The announcement via the Russian foreign intelligence press service.

Report: DPRK Executes Man for Listening to Foreign Radio
Reports have emerged to the effect that North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un ordered the execution of a fishing fleet captain for listening to Radio Free Asia (RFA) and other forbidden foreign media outlets while at sea. With strict control over the population, North Korea prevents the inhabitants from accessing external information.

South Korea Bans Balloons to the North
South Korea has announced a new law prohibiting its citizens from sending anti-regime material to North Korea. According to the advisory, ignoring the ban will lead to a $27,000 fine or 3 years in jail. The latest announcement comes amid tensions between Pyongyang and Seoul sparked by human rights activists.

UN Denounces North Korea’s ”Gross” Crimes Against Humanity
Over half of the 15 member states of the UN Security Council on Friday denounced in a joint statement the constant crimes against humanity that take place in North Korea as a result of “policies established from the highest level of the Kim Jong Un led administration.”

Canada Concerned About Cybersecurity Threats
Canada announced on Wednesday that China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are the main threats to its cyber security. This is the first time Canada has made such a declaration. In 2018, when the Canadian Communications Security Establishment (CSE) released its first cybersecurity threat report, the agency only mentioned foreign-funded actors.

Iran and North Korea Remain on FATF Blacklist
The Tree Day Summit of the Financial Action Task Force ended yesterday. The Financial Action Task Force announced that the Islamic Republic and North Korea would remain on the institution’s blacklist. A member of the Expediency Council says the passage of the bill would make it difficult to circumvent the sanctions.

German Government To Gain Access to Private Messengers
The German government has approved a bill allowing intelligence agencies to “listen” to encrypted messages of users of messengers like WhatsApp in order to fight terrorism, according to SecurityWeek. Users of these apps may have their future and past messages searched if the bill passes.

Russia: North Korean Hackers Attacked Defense Sector
In the spring of this year, the North Korean hacker group Kimsuky conducted several attacks on the Russian military and industrial organizations. Russian publication Kommersant reported this information, which was released on October 19. However, the name of the group is peculiar.

Coronavirus- Kim Jong-Un, Obama, and the Clintons Wish Trump Quick Recovery
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as well as two former US presidents, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and his wife, a former first lady and a 2016 presidential contender, Hillary Clinton join the long list of world leaders that sent messages of goodwill and quick recovery to US President Donald Trump and first lady, Melania Trump after the duo tested positive for COVID-19.

North Korea asks South Korea to Halt “Intrusions”
North Korea has warned the South Korean government against inflaming tensions by sending a flotilla of navy vessels on a search mission for a man who was reportedly spotted by North Korean naval forces. According to a statement issued by North Korea’s state news agency, KCNA, Seoul should stop the activities immediately.

Kim Jong Un Apologizes for Killing of South Korean Man
A “disgraceful affair” that should not have happened is how North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, has described the killing of a 47-year-old South Korean man in North Korean waters. In a letter to South Korean President Moon Jae-in, Kim Jong-un said that he is “very sorry” to have “disappointed” Moon and the South Korean people in general.

Trump Once Considered Rodman for DPRK Envoy
US President Donald Trump once thought of making former pro basketball player Dennis Rodman a US envoy to North Korea. The President figured that his close friendship with North Korean leader Kin Jong-un would be of great benefit, especially in negotiations with North Korea.

Kim Jong-un Reportedly Executed Five Economic Ministry Officials
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un reportedly ordered the execution of five Economic Ministry officials by firing squad on the 30th of July after they discussed his lackluster handling of the country’s dire economic situation. Information of those involved was leaked by one of the participants.

Kim Jong-un Ordered Five North Korean Economy Ministry Officials Executed
North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un ordered the execution of five officials from the country’s Ministry of Economy on the grounds that they questioned and criticized his policies. The information is courtesy of the Daily NK , a South Korean-based news portal that reports stories courtesy of it’s well established network of informers in the secretive state.

Is China Headed for Food Rationing?
Last month, China’s “President for Life,” Xi Jinping, pointed out in a speech the importance of saving food. According to the Chinese leader, “the phenomenon of waste in relation to food is appalling and distressing.” This is despite the fact, he says, that grain production in the country is growing from year to year.

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Real or Fake? DPRK Insists Kim Alive & Well
As per photos and news reported today by the official state Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has publicly re-appeared, hence dispelling recent rumors that he is very sick and in a coma. Kim was shown in photos chairing a meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK).

Is Kim Jong-Un Dead (or in a Coma), Again?
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is rumored to be seriously ill, and is in a coma, according to a South Korean diplomat. The official, Chang Song-min, is well known in the Korean diplomatic circles, and he previously served as a personal assistant to the late South Korean President, Kim Dae-jung.

Pakistan Boycotts A Number of Taliban And Haqqani Network Leaders
The Pakistani government has sanctioned a number of leaders of extremist Islamist groups to prevent them from being blacklisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The deputy leader of the Afghan Taliban, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, and Sirajuddin Haqqani, the leader of the Haqqani network are the most prominent figures in the boycott.

SK Intelligence: Kim Jong-un has appointed sister as NK’s New second in command.
The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un has delegated part of his powers in his capacity as leader of the nation to his younger sister, Kim Yo-jong. This is according to a report released on Thursday by the South Korean intelligence agency. Chairman Kim Jong-un is still maintaining his absolute authority.

How to Take Advantage of Free Time
Many people like to spend their free time relaxing at home or with friends. They do this to unwind from their 40-hour a week job.
However, you should consider sacrificing a portion of your free time to invest in your career, especially during the global COVID-19 outbreak. Many of you are working remotely during the pandemic, giving you the extra free time you can allocate towards learning a new skill.

UN Denounces North Korea’s Abuse of Women
Dozens of women who left North Korea to look for work abroad have alleged abuse by elements of North Korean security forces once they were forced to return to the country. In a report published by the United Nations, these women said the abuse occurred on several occasions.

Top 10 SEO Strategies to Perform in 2020
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Coronavirus — First Case Admitted in North Korea
The suspected “first” coronavirus victim in North Korea is reportedly a man who is said to have illegally entered the country from neighboring South Korea. As a result of the incident, North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un held an emergency meeting with top government officials.

Top 10 Ethereum Wallets in 2020
Etherum is the second most preferred wallet in the crypto world. It is because of its wallet infrastructure. The Etherum wallet has unique software that works on a decentralized platform and it is secured by the blockchain technology. As the Bitcoin prices are shooting up year after year, people are preferring Ethereum as their choice to invest or to trade with. In this article, let us discuss the top 10 Etherum wallets in the year 2020.

Post Gigs – Design Your Online Gig Post So It Will Make More Money
If you’re in design, graphics, a content creator or engineer, and you published online content, you can provide and post global gigs. Posting your services online allows you to make money and with some websites, such as Freelance Global Gigs (FGG) Low Cost Marketplace, even more money as a percentage of sales. Most people in the gig world start out simply, doing it part time, and eventually work full time into a career.

Pompeo Denies US-DPRK Meeting, Again
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has downplayed the possibility of a new summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un before the forthcoming U.S. presidential election. Trump and Kim first met on June 12, 2018, in Singapore.

Japan Accuses China Pushing Claims During Pandemic
The Japanese government said that China is working harder to push forward territorial claims in the waters of the region, and even using the new coronavirus epidemic to expand its influence and occupy strategic advantages, posing a greater threat to Japan and the region.

What to Look for When Buying a Business Laptop?
A business laptop is a computer specially constructed to tolerate heavier workload and prolonged usage, making it particularly ideal for business work. They are built stronger, lighter, and are more efficient for rougher times and hectic situations. Some of them are also more secure and tougher than regular laptops for personal usage because a business laptop has more confidential files and cannot be afforded to be broken easily.

Kim’s Sister Says No Reason for US-DPRK Summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s influential sister, Kim Yo Jong, says she doesn’t expect her brother to meet with United States President Donald Trump this year. She noted that she sees no reason why her country would give Trump such high profile encounters without receiving a fair reward in return.

U.S., North Korea Rule Out New Meeting
US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun, who is on an official visit to Seoul and Tokyo, said today that Washington is not keen on meeting with North Korean officials, at a time when there is a negotiation stalemate between the two countries. Biegun is on an official visit to discuss the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.

UK Imposes Sanctions on Magnitsky, Khashoggi Killers
On Monday, the government of the United Kingdom announced new sanctions against 25 Russian citizens who say they participated in the mistreatment and murder of lawyer Sergey Magnitsky, and 20 Saudis believed to be involved in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Kim Jong-Un Halts Military Proceedings Against South Korea
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has called off his announced military action against South Korea. The nation’s state media has announced that the leader has halted the plans to better assess the situation. South Korea says that its neighbor has also removed its propaganda speakers at the border.

North Korea Says It will “Counter Nuclear with Nuclear”
North Korea has declared that it has exhausted all avenues to overcome nuclear threats from the United States. Kim Jong Un is reportedly getting frustrated by the lack of progress involving talks with the United States, which could help reopen his country’s economy.

Why You Should Convert Your Blog to PDF
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DPRK Suspends Military Plan Against South Korea
In recent months, relations between North and South Korea have deteriorated sharply. On June 16, Pyongyang blew up the building of the joint communications headquarters for engagement with South Korea, which was located in the vicinity of the border city of Kaesong.

North Korea Threatens to Destroy the U.S. (Again)
North Korea has threatened to destroy the United States in the event of renewed war on the Korean Peninsula. This statement came via North Korean Embassy in Moscow. “A new round of the Korean War will add a particularly sensational event to the history of mankind, which will put an end to another empire, whose name is the United States,” said representatives of Pyongyang.

North Korea Struggling to Combat COVID-19
Over 800 people are quarantined in North Korean stopgap quarantine-centers. This is according to a recent report released by the Daily North Korea, a South Korean newspaper that covers agendas related to its northern neighbor. According to the publication, the North Korean government is using motels, resorts and education institutions to board coronavirus patients.

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North Korea Cuts Off Communication Line with South
North Korea has announced it will cut off all inter-Korean communication lines with the South, including hotlines between leaders of the two countries. Pyongyang said it was the first in a series of actions, describing South Korea as an “enemy.” On Tuesday, the first regular call from South Korea to the North Korean liaison office was unanswered.

Coronavirus — Mediterranean Countries, North Korea, Ease Restrictions
After 84 days of closure due to the new coronavirus (Sars-CoV-2) pandemic, the Colosseum Archaeological Park in Rome was reopened to the public on Monday. “We are reopening a symbol. A symbol of Rome, a symbol for Italy,” said Alfonsina Russo, director of the Colosseum’s archaeological park.

Almost Every Global Language and Country Now Has Access to Low Cost Freelance Gigs
FGG Low Cost Marketplace have been around for about a year with very strong (almost exponential) growth in visitors, posts, and global penetration. With their low cost and global market, FGG Low Cost Marketplace allows a growing number of freelance gig Buyer and Sellers to save and make more money.

Global Nuclear Spending Report – Largest Spending Since Cold War Era
A new report by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons states that global spending on nuclear weapons development set a record not seen since the end of the cold war. The ICANW is a global civil society coalition working to promote adherence to and full implementation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland.

How to Ship Perishables and Keep Them Fresh During Transport
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The Low Cost Freelance Gig Marketplace is Here
When selecting or working with a gig platform or marketplace, whether buying or selling gigs, you need to understand: what is the total cost? You should always try to compare the total cost of a gig platform so you know what you’re dealing with. Often the higher percentage the gig provider takes or charges, the more confusing or complicated they make it in presenting those costs; so if it’s hard to understand the total cost on a platform, that means they are often very high and don’t want to openly disclose the costs.

South Korea Successfully Tested Hyunmoo-4 Missile – Why Does It Resemble Russian Iskander-M?
South Korea successfully tested the Hyunmoo-4 missile. The information became available via the Yonhap News Agency. According to a South Korean government official, the testing took place at the Anheung test site, which is located in Taeang County on the west coast of the country. The name of the site if translated means ironically “the guardian angel of the Northern Sky.”