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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
Major North Korean websites go offline after problem with Russian data link
Expert rules out cyberattack for outages that lasted up to 25 minutes, stating power shortages may also be to blame
North Korean media issues rare rebuke of those who waste ‘precious electricity’
Expert says allegations seek to distract from power production problems, while another notes energy theft is pervasive
Number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea doubles in second quarter
Seoul attributes on-quarter surge in new arrivals to 65 to eased COVID controls in China, anticipating trend to continue
Thousands of North Koreans fill streets to train for upcoming military parade
Satellite imagery shows large-scale formations in Kim Il Sung Square related to July 27 war anniversary
Kim Yo Jong slams US for calling for talks while boosting deterrence with ROK
North Korean leader’s sister says DPRK has launched ‘military offensive’ against US, days after ICBM launch
Russia denies North Korean missile fell in economic zone, downplaying evidence
Experts say Moscow is unlikely to admit ICBM fell in its waters to avoid souring ties with Pyongyang
North Korean envoy faces criticism of latest ICBM launch at ASEAN forum
DPRK envoy to Indonesia joins meeting of Southeast Asian nations in place of foreign minister as bloc urges nukes talks
US, ROK and Japan hold missile defense drills after North Korean ICBM launch
Trilateral maritime exercise featured Aegis destroyers and simulated response to ballistic missile, Seoul says
Kim Yo Jong says ‘unkind things’ await US after it slams North Korea’s ICBM test
DPRK leader’s sister justifies launch as necessary for ‘self-defense,’ blaming US for elevating risk of war
Kim Jong Un appears to build giant private train station near beach mansions
Construction points to paranoia around leader’s security, as well as investment in personal luxuries despite shortages
