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Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report

Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report

New threat assessment concludes North Korea seeks to weaken US-ROK alliance and could conduct nuclear test any time

Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report
Arius Derr
Arius Derr March 9, 2023
North Korea cancels Pyongyang marathon for 4th straight year, tour agency says

North Korea cancels Pyongyang marathon for 4th straight year, tour agency says

Koryo Tours cites ongoing COVID border controls for decision but says ‘great possibility’ event will be held in 2024

North Korea cancels Pyongyang marathon for 4th straight year, tour agency says
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 9, 2023
UN envoy calls for North Korea to protect women from gender-based violence

UN envoy calls for North Korea to protect women from gender-based violence

Elizabeth Salmon recommends female guards supervise women in detention and steps to ensure abortion access in new report

UN envoy calls for North Korea to protect women from gender-based violence
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 9, 2023
US official poses with statue likely built by sanctioned North Korean studio

US official poses with statue likely built by sanctioned North Korean studio

Arms control chief posts photo of Benin statue, one of dozens UN says DPRK has built in Africa to raise money for nukes

US official poses with statue likely built by sanctioned North Korean studio
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 9, 2023
Yoon to hold summit with Biden to discuss alliance and North Korean threats

Yoon to hold summit with Biden to discuss alliance and North Korean threats

South Korean president to make state visit to Washington for April 26 summit to mark 70th anniversary of alliance

Yoon to hold summit with Biden to discuss alliance and North Korean threats
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 8, 2023
North Korea upgrades facilities on China border in sign of prep to expand trade
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North Korea upgrades facilities on China border in sign of prep to expand trade

Imagery shows likely disinfection facility built in east, while stalled project near border bridge restarts in west

North Korea upgrades facilities on China border in sign of prep to expand trade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 8, 2023
Starvation in North Korea not severe enough to pose threat to Kim Jong Un: NIS

Starvation in North Korea not severe enough to pose threat to Kim Jong Un: NIS

Seoul spy agency reportedly says DPRK faces serious rice shortfall and that Kim’s daughter is being homeschooled

Starvation in North Korea not severe enough to pose threat to Kim Jong Un: NIS
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 8, 2023
Seoul forms committee to oversee launch of North Korean human rights foundation

Seoul forms committee to oversee launch of North Korean human rights foundation

Foundation has been stuck in limbo for years despite 2016 law calling for its establishment

Seoul forms committee to oversee launch of North Korean human rights foundation
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 8, 2023
North Korea slams ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills that Seoul denies took place

North Korea slams ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills that Seoul denies took place

Pyongyang accuses ‘enemy’ of firing artillery near border as it ramps up warnings around allies’ spring exercises

North Korea slams ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills that Seoul denies took place
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 7, 2023
North Korea continues ‘troubling’ nuclear activity at key facilities: IAEA

North Korea continues ‘troubling’ nuclear activity at key facilities: IAEA

UN nuclear chief says Punggye-ri site still ready for underground test and that DPRK is operating main nuclear reactor

North Korea continues ‘troubling’ nuclear activity at key facilities: IAEA
Arius Derr
Arius Derr March 7, 2023