Starbucks Opens Coffee Shop on North Korean Border, Invite Customers to Gawk at Oppressed Villagers

Starbucks has just opened a coffee shop on an observation tower near one of the world's most heavily armed borders: the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), at the border between North and South Korea. The cafe, which officially opened for its first day of …

South Korea Completes Development of New Homegrown Missile Defense System – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – South Korea has completed development of a new domestically developed long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM) system to counter North Korea’s alleged nuclear and missile threats, Yonhap news agency reported on Friday, citing the South …

Russian defense minister visits North Korea as ties expand

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov has arrived in North Korea for talks with the country’s high-ranking officials as Moscow and Pyongyang expand their military ties. The Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday that Belousov was in Pyongyang as part …

Inside the 'observatory' Starbucks which gives customers a view into North Korea

Starbucks has opened a new branch situated on the boarder between North and South Korea – and it comes with a thorough military search via a checkpoint before customers are allowed to purchase a latte. The never-seen-before cafe is situated in South Korea …

Russian defense minister visits North Korea for talks with military and political leaders

[From the Scene] At this Starbucks, you need ID: Franchise opens store with view of North Korea

GIMPO, Gyeonggi Province -- South Koreans can now sip their Starbucks while taking in the rarest of views -- the shadowy realm of a forbidden land, North Korea. At a just-opened store, with seating for around 40 patrons, the glass walls frame panoramic …

Starbucks opens a cafe with a view of North Korea

By Chris Lau and Yoonjung Seo, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Coffee lovers with a keen interest to catch a glimpse of life in the world’s most reclusive nation should get ready to travel: Starbucks has the perfect spot for them to hang. The American chain …

North Korea appears to start work on long-stalled Russia border bridge project

Construction of road toward border on DPRK side follows June deal to build ‘motorcar bridge’ over Tumen River North Korea appears to have started construction on a road bridge to Russia after years of consultations, according to NK Pro analysis of …

Russian defence minister visits North Korea to expand cooperation

In recent months, North Korea has prioritised relations with Russia, aiming to break out of isolation and strengthen its global standing, while embracing the idea of a “new Cold War.” Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov met with his North Korean …

Notorious Italian cigarette duo back in North Korea to hawk sanctioned wares

DPRK state media shows ‘SmoKings’ brothers are out of jail and selling production machinery at Pyongyang trade fair Two Italian brothers known for their provocative battles against Big Tobacco and international law enforcement traveled to Pyongyang this …