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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
Drone command to ‘overwhelmingly respond’ to North Korean ‘provocations’: Seoul
South Korean cabinet approves plans to establish new command in response to DPRK drone incursion last year
Salt in the wound: Police probe NGO over project to send salt to North Korea
South Korean organization says it can’t account for $390K in government funds earmarked for inter-Korean project
China in ‘unique position’ to push North Korea to return to talks, Blinken says
US secretary of state calls on Beijing to use influence to solve DPRK nuclear issue, meeting with Xi and top officials
US, Japan hold joint naval drills in response to latest North Korean missiles
Allies deploy two Aegis-equipped destroyers for exercises after DPRK missiles land in Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone
Chinese crane vessel engages in likely illicit transfer with North Korean ship
Satellite imagery shows three ships side by side outside Nampho, amid suspicious surge in activity around port
North Korea-China trade maintains momentum in May despite slight dip
May was third-strongest month for bilateral trade during pandemic, while marking a ninefold increase from last year
South Korean ministry to investigate forced labor in North Korea
Human rights inquiry to include interviews with defectors as Yoon administration continues to spotlight abuses in DPRK
North Korea promises more ‘powerful nuclear weapons’ to counter US ‘domination’
Kim Jong Un leads party meeting deriding ‘severe defect’ in satellite program, pushes for another launch at early date
North Korea convenes delayed party meeting on economy, defense policy
State media reports Kim Jong Un presided over first day of likely multiday plenum but makes no mention of speech
US nuclear sub arrives in South Korea, a day after North Korean missile launch
USS Michigan’s visit is first by Ohio-class submarine since 2017 as allies seek to bolster deterrence against DPRK
