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Yoon faults unification ministry for acting like ‘North Korea aid’ agency
South Korean president says ministry should seek unification based on ‘liberal democratic order,’ calling for overhaul
North Korea appears to lift strict mask mandates as temperatures rise
State media showing citizens without masks since Sunday, though it has yet to report on COVID-19 policy change
Secret Kim Jong Un theme park ride, new smartphone revealed in propaganda vlog
North Korean ‘influencer’ campaign offers unique insights into leader’s activities amid debate over YouTube deletions
Japan imported North Korean goods during pandemic despite blanket trade ban
Customs data records over $26K of imports from DPRK since 2019, raising concerns about funneling of money to Pyongyang
North Korean satellite to fall toward Earth after 7 years in space, experts say
Kwangmyongsong-4, launched in 2016, is expected to completely burn up in atmosphere on Friday
Seoul asks North Korea to give notice before releasing water from border dam
Request comes as DPRK authorities warn of heavy rain in border areas following start of monsoon season
China’s new spy law may curb North Korea aid work, endanger defectors: Experts
Law set to go into effect July 1 expands definition of espionage in ways some fear could include DPRK-related activities
Sanctioned North Korean tanker appears to transfer oil to freighters near Nampho
Satellite imagery shows three DPRK ships side-by-side, in what expert calls possible attempt to conceal energy imports
Yoon names professor who called for DPRK regime change as unification minister
Kim Yung-ho pledges to create plan for unification with North Korea based on ‘liberal democratic order’
North Korea offers rare look at its newest naval corvette
State media shows Amnok-class warship for first time, underlining low priority of conventional navy vessels