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US unveils new sanctions targeting North Korean activities in Africa

US unveils new sanctions targeting North Korean activities in Africa

Treasury designates two individuals accused of laundering money through Congo to support DPRK’s weapons programs

US unveils new sanctions targeting North Korean activities in Africa
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 2, 2023
Kim Jong Un calls for stronger party control to solve nation’s food problems

Kim Jong Un calls for stronger party control to solve nation’s food problems

State media short on details about solutions after North Korean officials hold four-day meeting on agricultural issues

Kim Jong Un calls for stronger party control to solve nation’s food problems
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 2, 2023
Former ROK cabinet officials indicted over forced repatriation of North Koreans

Former ROK cabinet officials indicted over forced repatriation of North Koreans

Moon Jae-in’s foreign minister faces abuse of power charges related to 2019 case involving two DPRK fishermen

Former ROK cabinet officials indicted over forced repatriation of North Koreans
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 1, 2023
‘Militarist invader’ Japan now partner in fight against North Korea, Yoon says

‘Militarist invader’ Japan now partner in fight against North Korea, Yoon says

In speech, South Korean president says countries share universal values and must cooperate with US against DPRK threats

‘Militarist invader’ Japan now partner in fight against North Korea, Yoon says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 1, 2023
UN special envoy voices concern about North Korean detained in China

UN special envoy voices concern about North Korean detained in China

Elizabeth Salmon inquires about woman’s health in letter to Beijing, amid attention on forced repatriation of defectors

UN special envoy voices concern about North Korean detained in China
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un approves lavish new dog meat restaurant on Pyongyang riverfront
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Kim Jong Un approves lavish new dog meat restaurant on Pyongyang riverfront

Satellite imagery shows construction started late last year, as North Korean leader says canine dining ‘improves diets’

Kim Jong Un approves lavish new dog meat restaurant on Pyongyang riverfront
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 1, 2023
Japan says it won’t rule out sending aid to North Korea if it returns abductees

Japan says it won’t rule out sending aid to North Korea if it returns abductees

Experts say Pyongyang unlikely to agree to such terms due to fundamental disagreements on issue

Japan says it won’t rule out sending aid to North Korea if it returns abductees
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi March 1, 2023
World Food Program seeks to triple funding for food assistance in North Korea

World Food Program seeks to triple funding for food assistance in North Korea

UN organization says it will need $42M for DPRK programs in first half, a sign of preparations for eventual reopening

World Food Program seeks to triple funding for food assistance in North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 28, 2023
US lists North Korea as state sponsor of terrorism for fifth straight year

US lists North Korea as state sponsor of terrorism for fifth straight year

State Department cites abductions of Japanese and assassinations on foreign soil as evidence of DPRK link to terrorism

US lists North Korea as state sponsor of terrorism for fifth straight year
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 28, 2023
Kim Jong Un says ‘next few years’ crucial to solving North Korea’s food problems

Kim Jong Un says ‘next few years’ crucial to solving North Korea’s food problems

Leadership discusses need for ‘fundamental change’ in farming and state economic plans on second day of ongoing plenum

Kim Jong Un says ‘next few years’ crucial to solving North Korea’s food problems
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 28, 2023