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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
Be ready to use ‘super-powerful’ means to crush US, Kim Jong Un orders military
North Korean leader warns of growing risk of armed conflict with South Korea and US, echoing rhetoric at recent plenum
North Korea to launch three more spy satellites in 2024, Kim Jong Un says
DPRK leader appears to reject idea of unification with South at year-end party plenum, while boasting of economic growth
Nicaraguan ambassador to North Korea to take up post ‘in coming days’: Managua
Nicaragua appears set to open embassy in Pyongyang as DPRK slowly resumes diplomatic engagement with friends
North Korea likely to carry out ‘provocations’ around US and ROK elections: NIS
Seoul’s spy agency says historical patterns and DPRK’s defense posture point to military and cyber activity in new year
Kim Jong Un appears to reward top officials with luxury Mercedes cars
North Korean leader’s inner circle seen driving new vehicles after his own fleet recently upgraded
North Korea touts new ice skating rink in Pyongyang in push to provide amenities
Expert says temporary rink is way for regime to keep ‘core constituency’ happy, while those in other areas go without
Seoul holds drills simulating North Korean bioterrorist and drone attacks
Exercise comes one year after DPRK drone incursion exposed major holes in military’s readiness to defend capital
North Korea opens new hydroelectric dam in bid to solve ‘power problem’
Expert says plant could improve lives of locals, while location suggests it may also power ski resort
North Korea tells UN committee it’s promoting rights of people with disabilities
DPRK engagement with UN and passage of new law points to continued progress on disability issues, expert says
Kim Jong Un tells nation to prepare for economic hardships and war in 2024
North Korean leader warns of ‘grave’ military situation and ‘increasing’ challenges, even as he highlights successes