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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
North Korea appears to blow past oil cap using illicit transfers at sea: Report
Information provided to UN Panel of Experts suggests DPRK likely exceeded 500,000 barrel limit in first five months
North Korea to close embassy in Spain due to sanctions: Spanish political party
Mission reportedly cites difficulties developing bilateral ties as DPRK moves to shutter embassies around the world
New Land Rover SUV spotted in North Korean capital this year, UN report says
Company denies it sold the SUV to Pyongyang, while appearance points to DPRK’s continued appetite for luxury vehicles
New ship joins alleged North Korea-Russia weapons trade operation: Imagery
Vessel is largest of four that have been seen transfering containers at Rason Port near border with Russia
UN report warns of persistent threats from North Korean cybercrime and espionage
Panel of Experts outlines activity by DPRK threat groups, but expert says report offers only ‘generic’ recommendations
Japan court rules North Korea responsible for luring people with false promises
Historic ruling awards damages to four victims who migrated to DPRK from Japan under ‘Paradise on Earth’ campaign
North Korea illicitly added 14 ships to fleet, mostly from China: UN report
Panel of Experts indicates DPRK has now acquired 52 vessels since 2020 in violation of international sanctions
North Korea shuts down Angola embassy as diplomatic closures widen
Move follows closure of Uganda embassy and as media report DPRK to shutter over a dozen missions due to financial issues
Declining Chinese border town eyes North Korean workers for economic revival
New industrial park in Kaishantun is far from population centers, suggesting plan to use DPRK workers for cheap labor
South Korean navy assists North Korean boat stranded north of maritime border
ROK says navy provided food and water to crew who wished to return to DPRK before North Korea towed vessel back