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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
North Korea building apparent anti-tank barriers along border: ROK military
Seoul says Pyongyang has also been reinforcing roads and laying mines in move that may aim to broadcast war readiness
North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates
Researchers say DPRK has enough fissile material for 90 warheads, expressing concern over pursuit of tactical weapons
Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit
Arrival of multiple aircraft suggests large delegation for Russian leader’s visit to North Korea on Tuesday
Ambassadors of Brazil and Nicaragua take up posts in North Korean capital
Diplomats are only fourth and fifth to enter country since pandemic began, as DPRK continues to shun European countries
G7 condemns North Korea-Russia arms trade ahead of possible Putin-Kim summit
Statement comes amid speculation about how two sides will further bolster military cooperation around the war in Ukraine
North Korea dismantles guard posts as it finishes reinforcing border with China
Imagery shows DPRK built temporary structures as stopgap while expanding security infrastructure during pandemic
Six in 10 South Koreans say Seoul should put stop to anti-North Korea leafleting
But Gallup Korea survey also finds majority support ROK loudspeaker broadcasts, viewing DPRK trash balloons as threat
Russia and North Korea eye joint project to protect endangered Amur leopards
Expert says countries may seek to ‘rewild’ rare species in DPRK, noting challenges due to lack of food and habitat
Signs of military parade prep visible in Pyongyang ahead of possible Putin visit
Satellite imagery shows construction in Kim Il Sung Square consistent with a parade, despite lack of marching practice
North Korea celebrates deaths of soldiers building greenhouses for Kim Jong Un
State media reveals two workers died during construction on leader’s pet project, holding up their sacrifice as example
