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Russian ambassador rejects reports of famine in North Korea, corpses on streets

Russian ambassador rejects reports of famine in North Korea, corpses on streets

In interview, Alexander Matsegora admits food situation is ‘not easy’ but dismisses BBC documentary claims of starvation

Russian ambassador rejects reports of famine in North Korea, corpses on streets
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 23, 2023
Seoul clears way for full deployment of US battery against North Korean missiles

Seoul clears way for full deployment of US battery against North Korean missiles

Environment impact study finds THAAD interceptor poses no risk to residents after years of local opposition

Seoul clears way for full deployment of US battery against North Korean missiles
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 22, 2023
New US cyber unit to coordinate responses against nation states like North Korea

New US cyber unit to coordinate responses against nation states like North Korea

Justice Department unit will break down ‘wall’ between criminal and national security investigations, expert says

New US cyber unit to coordinate responses against nation states like North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 22, 2023
UN aviation agency condemns North Korean missile tests as threat to air traffic

UN aviation agency condemns North Korean missile tests as threat to air traffic

ICAO urges DPRK to comply with regulations, which require states to provide advance notice of launches

UN aviation agency condemns North Korean missile tests as threat to air traffic
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 22, 2023
North Korea repaves spaceport launchpad after recent satellite failure
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North Korea repaves spaceport launchpad after recent satellite failure

Fresh work throughout Sohae complex comes as party vows to quickly attempt another launch

North Korea repaves spaceport launchpad after recent satellite failure
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 22, 2023
UN commissioner calls for North Korea to reengage on human rights

UN commissioner calls for North Korea to reengage on human rights

Human rights chief says Pyongyang hasn’t cooperated for years, as DPRK representative lashes out over abduction issue

UN commissioner calls for North Korea to reengage on human rights
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer June 22, 2023
Russian governor unveils plans for industrial park with North Korea and China

Russian governor unveils plans for industrial park with North Korea and China

Far East official says DPRK’s sanctioned labor resources can help build facility, boost trilateral commerce in future

Russian governor unveils plans for industrial park with North Korea and China
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 21, 2023
North Korean smartphone brand opens showcase shop on skyscraper street

North Korean smartphone brand opens showcase shop on skyscraper street

Jindallae brand appears to be growing in popularity, despite persistent economic problems in much of the country

North Korean smartphone brand opens showcase shop on skyscraper street
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 21, 2023
Beijing pushes back against Blinken’s call for China to do more on North Korea

Beijing pushes back against Blinken’s call for China to do more on North Korea

China again implies US must do more to resolve tensions, as DPRK slams secretary of state’s ‘disgraceful’ trip

Beijing pushes back against Blinken’s call for China to do more on North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 21, 2023
Key fertilizer chemical tops North Korean imports in May, grain shipments rise
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Key fertilizer chemical tops North Korean imports in May, grain shipments rise

Expert says food imports from China unlikely to impact most citizens amid concerns about acute hunger crisis

Key fertilizer chemical tops North Korean imports in May, grain shipments rise
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 20, 2023