Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s leader, was given a new title May 9, 2016, during the country’s first congress in over 36 years. Kim was named party chairman; the move demonstrates the authoritative nature of North Korea’s legislature, according to “The Washington Post.” Kim’s new title was announced during the first public meeting of the […]
South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported on Friday, April 1, 2016, at about 10:58 a.m. local time, that the North Korean government jammed the Global Positioning System (GPS) in South Korea. This action has escalated hostilities with the South Korean government. Through the country’s Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, it was learned that […]
According to BBC World News, the U.N. Security Council spoke out against North Korea on March 19, 2016. North Korea, known for its flamboyant displays of military might, launched two medium-range missiles in a new series of provocative tests. The Security Council has condemned North Korea’s launches, calling them a violation of U.N. resolutions against […]