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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
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
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
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
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
