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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
US pick for DPRK human rights envoy warns rights abuses threaten global security
Julie Turner outlines plan to address North Korea’s ‘protracted’ human rights crises as Washington pointperson on issue
North Korean ‘provocations’ contribute to global instability, Canadian PM says
Justin Trudeau suggests DPRK weapons and Ukraine war pose ‘interwoven’ threat, pledging to boost cooperation with Seoul
North Korea and Russia, notorious for hacking, team up on cybersecurity proposal
Expert says treaty draft submitted to UN is a ‘non-starter’ without universal verification and compliance systems
Fishermen convicted of crimes after detainment in North Korea to receive retrial
Seoul prosecutors says ROK citizens were wrongly accused over 50 years ago due to anti-communist sentiment
South Korea holds nationwide evacuation drills in case of North Korean attack
School and offices join first such defense drills in six years, as Seoul looks to improve civic response capabilities
Kim Jong Un approves launch plans for North Korea’s first military spy satellite
Leader frames satellite as priority for ‘self-defense’ against US and ROK, making first reported appearance in a month
ROK tech for defending against North Korea lags years behind US, report finds
Defense ministry says missile defenses and precision strike assets not yet at same level in wide-ranging assessment
UN committee questions China about forced deportation of North Korean women
Advocate says inquiry is sign of UN efforts to hold Beijing accountable for human rights violations against defectors
North Korea building secretive installation on razed airfield in Pyongyang
Buildings visible in satellite imagery and sensitive location near Kim mausoleum point to military or government purpose
North Korea continues to persecute tens of thousands of religious believers: US
State Department calls DPRK’s denial of religious freedom ‘absolute,’ highlighting executions, torture and arrests
