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North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold

North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold

Weightlifter Ri Song Gum gave North Korea their first gold of the Asian Games on Wednesday in style, setting three world records in the women's 49kg class and shedding tears of joy.
Japan emperor declares Asian Games open after turbulent build-up

Japan emperor declares Asian Games open after turbulent build-up

FBI investigating how a North Korean IT worker was hired by the US government

FBI investigating how a North Korean IT worker was hired by the US government

World Cup trivia: Who are the most successful Asian players at the tournament?

World Cup trivia: Who are the most successful Asian players at the tournament?

As the 2026 World Cup is here, test your knowledge of Asian teams' performance in the tournament.
June 11, 2026 | 02:58 pm PT
Rare South-North Korea football match sells out in 12 hours

Rare South-North Korea football match sells out in 12 hours

Tickets in South Korea for a rare match against a visiting North Korean team sold out within half a day, Seoul's football association told AFP on Friday.
May 15, 2026 | 03:04 pm PT
Cambodia extradites accused Chen Zhi associate to China over $4B laundering scheme

Cambodia extradites accused Chen Zhi associate to China over $4B laundering scheme

Li Xiong, a former leader at a Cambodian financial conglomerate accused of laundering money ​for crime organizations, has been extradited from Cambodia to China, Cambodia said on ‌Wednesday, adding that the action showed it was cracking down on scam operations.
April 1, 2026 | 10:57 pm PT
Air China resumes flights to North Korea after 6-year pause

Air China resumes flights to North Korea after 6-year pause

Air China restarted direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday after a six-year hiatus, another sign North Korea is gradually opening up following the resumption of train services between the capitals.
March 29, 2026 | 09:09 pm PT
North Korea, Philippines qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup

North Korea, Philippines qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup

North Korea reached their first Women's World Cup since 2011 on Thursday with the Philippines also securing a spot at the global showpiece in Brazil next year.
March 19, 2026 | 05:19 pm PT
Air China to resume flights to North Korea

Air China to resume flights to North Korea

Air China will resume flights between Beijing and North Korea from March 30, the airline's website said on Saturday, after passenger train services running between the two nations restarted earlier this week.
March 14, 2026 | 05:11 pm PT
China chase glory days at Women's Asian Cup as Japan, Australia threat looms

China chase glory days at Women's Asian Cup as Japan, Australia threat looms

Defending champions China are looking to recreate their glory days at the Women's Asian Cup, but the Steel Roses' hopes of a record 10th title face a daunting challenge from powerhouse Japan, hosts Australia and dark horse North Korea.
February 26, 2026 | 10:42 pm PT
Which Asian country has the largest stadium in the world?

Which Asian country has the largest stadium in the world?

This stadium was opened in 2020 and has 132,000 seats, three times the capacity of Vietnam's national stadium My Dinh.
February 18, 2026 | 02:00 am PT
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's daughter makes public visit to state mausoleum

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's daughter makes public visit to state mausoleum

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, who is likely being prepared as his successor, accompanied her parents on her first public visit to the Kumsusan mausoleum to pay respects to former leaders, state media photos published on Friday showed.
January 2, 2026 | 02:39 am PT
Party General Secretary’s state visit to North Korea yields important outcomes: Deputy FM

Party General Secretary’s state visit to North Korea yields important outcomes: Deputy FM

The state visit to North Korea from Oct. 9-11 by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam was a success, producing numerous notable outcomes, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu.
October 12, 2025 | 05:12 am PT
Vietnam, North Korea sign cooperation documents in defense, medicine

Vietnam, North Korea sign cooperation documents in defense, medicine

Party General Secretary To Lam and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation witnessed the signing of several cooperation documents between Vietnam and North Korea in Pyongyang on Oct. 10.
October 10, 2025 | 05:15 pm PT
Vietnam's top leader To Lam to visit North Korea

Vietnam's top leader To Lam to visit North Korea

Vietnam's Party General Secretary To Lam is set to make a state visit to North Korea and attend the 80th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea.
October 5, 2025 | 07:54 pm PT
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