Dozens of officials in North Korea have been removed from their roles by Kim Jong-un after a drinking spree said to be "utterly contrary" to the rules on discipline

This marks the first time North Korea has opened its borders to international tourism since January 2020. Tourists will be invited to Rason and have the opportunity to pay their respects to Kim Jong Il.

North Korea has vowed to keep developing nuclear weapons in response to U.S. cooperation with South Korea and Japan.