North Hempstead Asian American Festival to return to Beach Park

The annual Asian American Festival hosted by the Town of North Hempstead will return in May. Photo provided by the Town of North Hempstead The steady beat of taiko drums, the swirl of lion dancers and the aroma of street food from across Asia will fill …

North Korea warns of retaliation over US ‘slander’ of DPRK cyber threats

North Korea denounced the U.S. on Sunday for its persistent warnings of Pyongyang’s growing “cyber threat,” saying attempts at “confrontation” in the digital realm will lead to retaliation. In a statement published by the state-owned Korean Central News …

North Korea women's national football team plans first match in South Korea since 2014

North Korea's women's football team will visit South Korea this month to participate in the semi-finals of the Asian Football Confederation Women's Champions League, marking a rare instance of cross-border interaction even as diplomatic ties …

4 Things We Learned from the South Korea DH World Cup

The 2026 downhill World Cup season opened with an incredible week of racing in South Korea, where a fresh, challenging track had riders puzzling until finals day. The results delivered a historic win alongside several other noteworthy performances across …

North Korea's women's football club to play in Suwon this week, first cross-border sports visit since 2018

Published: 04 May. 2026, 14:33 The starting eleven of the Naegohyang WFC team pose for a photograph ahead of the AFC Women's Champions League match between Naegohyang WFC and ISPE FC in Yangon, Myanmar, on Nov. 15, 2025. [EPA/YONHAP]   A rare inter …

North Korea women's soccer club to make rare South Korea visit

A North Korean women's soccer club will visit South Korea for a face-off between the rival neighbors, making it the first sports team since 2018 to play on the South's soil, the Unification Ministry in Seoul said on Monday. North Korea's …

North Korea played at the Women’s Asian Cup this year in Australia

North Korea slams Japan's move to revise key security documents

Published: 04 May. 2026, 09:48 Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reacts as she arrives in Canberra, Australia, May 3. [REUTERS/YONHAP]   North Korea on Monday criticized Japan over its move to overhaul key security legislation, calling it "a …

Korea divide softens as North, South clash in rare Women’s ACL tie

The first sporting meeting between teams from South Korea and North Korea since 2018 is set for May 20 in the Women’s Asian Champions League. Naegohyang FC of Pyongyang will face Suwon FC in the semifinals, marking a rare cross-border encounter. The Korea …

North Korean side to play in South Korea in historic encounter

A North Korean side are set to play in South Korea for the first time in nearly a decade as a historic encounter beckons. North Korea's women's football club Naegohyang is set to travel across the border later this month for the clash. The team …