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Satellite imagery reveals North Korea has restored approximately 1.2 million hectares of forest since 2015, achieving 73% of its ambitious reforestation goals despite energy shortages and limited resources. The country just launched a second 10-year campaign to plant even more trees through 2035.
After a 15-year absence, North Korea's women's soccer team has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, marking a remarkable comeback story for the three-time Asian champions. The Philippines also secured their spot, celebrating back-to-back World Cup qualifications.
Two national teams just punched their tickets to the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, marking major milestones for women's soccer in Asia. The Philippines earned their second-ever World Cup berth while North Korea returned to the global stage after years away.
Australia's women's soccer team punched their ticket to the Asian Cup semifinals with a thrilling 2-1 victory over North Korea, earning an automatic spot in the 2027 World Cup. Over 16,000 fans witnessed captain Sam Kerr and goal-scoring star Alanna Kennedy deliver the magic moments that mattered most.
Sam Kerr led Australia to victory over North Korea in a nail-biting quarterfinal, punching the Matildas' ticket to next year's World Cup in Brazil. The Chelsea forward scored one goal and set up another as Australia turned just two shots into goals against a relentless opponent.
Sixteen years after her backflip goal launched her career, Sam Kerr leads Australia's Matildas into a quarter-final rematch against North Korea in her hometown of Perth. A win secures their spot in the 2027 Women's World Cup.
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For the first time since 2020, a passenger train is connecting the Chinese and North Korean capitals, marking a quiet but meaningful step toward rebuilding neighborly ties. The 24-hour journey signals hope for renewed people-to-people connections after years of pandemic isolation.
Families searching for relatives possibly taken by North Korea decades ago need help as they grow older. Their tireless advocacy work continues despite the challenges of aging.
For nearly 31 years, Catholics in Seoul have gathered every Tuesday night to pray for reconciliation with North Korea. The 1500th Mass brought together 400 people who continue believing peace is possible.
Japan's top government spokesman met with Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977, and vowed to bring all abductees home. Nearly 29,000 people signed a petition demanding action on the decades-old case.