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In Hiroshima, G7 leaders reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization

In Hiroshima, G7 leaders reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization

Group says sanctions and talks critical to compel DPRK to ‘abandon’ nukes, repeating that it will never be nuclear state

In Hiroshima, G7 leaders reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization
Arius Derr
Arius Derr May 22, 2023
North Korea opens ‘peculiar’ new apartments in capital after multiple delays

North Korea opens ‘peculiar’ new apartments in capital after multiple delays

State media praises Kim Jong Un for pushing construction despite COVID difficulties, as DPRK maintains border controls

North Korea opens ‘peculiar’ new apartments in capital after multiple delays
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 22, 2023
North Koreans who fled south in boat ‘disillusioned’ by Kim Jong Un regime: NIS

North Koreans who fled south in boat ‘disillusioned’ by Kim Jong Un regime: NIS

Intelligence agency says group that defected across inter-Korean maritime border related, watched ROK TV before escape

North Koreans who fled south in boat ‘disillusioned’ by Kim Jong Un regime: NIS
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 19, 2023
North Korea-China trade continues steady rise as DPRK exports hit five-year high

North Korea-China trade continues steady rise as DPRK exports hit five-year high

Increase in bilateral trade implies ‘significant and ongoing’ relaxation of border controls, expert says

North Korea-China trade continues steady rise as DPRK exports hit five-year high
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 19, 2023
WHO plans to send oxygen treatment units to North Korea to treat ‘severe’ COVID

WHO plans to send oxygen treatment units to North Korea to treat ‘severe’ COVID

Health body receives sanctions exemption for hundreds of units, signaling possible rise in virus cases

WHO plans to send oxygen treatment units to North Korea to treat ‘severe’ COVID
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 19, 2023
ROK navy christens new Cheonan frigate 13 years after North Korean attack

ROK navy christens new Cheonan frigate 13 years after North Korean attack

New ship carries bigger guns and advanced anti-sub technology as ROK navy expands deterrence efforts at sea

ROK navy christens new Cheonan frigate 13 years after North Korean attack
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 19, 2023
North Korea threatens ‘corresponding’ response to US-ROK ‘annihilation’ drills

North Korea threatens ‘corresponding’ response to US-ROK ‘annihilation’ drills

State media slams allies for raising nuclear tensions with joint military drills and strategic asset deployments

North Korea threatens ‘corresponding’ response to US-ROK ‘annihilation’ drills
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 19, 2023
Mongolia detains 4 North Koreans who illegally crossed into country from China

Mongolia detains 4 North Koreans who illegally crossed into country from China

Expert says Ulaanbataar may be trying to curry favor with Pyongyang ahead of key diplomatic anniversary

Mongolia detains 4 North Koreans who illegally crossed into country from China
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 18, 2023
Multiple North Koreans cross maritime border to South Korea, Seoul says

Multiple North Koreans cross maritime border to South Korea, Seoul says

At least one child among several DPRK residents reportedly aboard fishing boat that sailed into ROK waters

Multiple North Koreans cross maritime border to South Korea, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 18, 2023
US pick for DPRK human rights envoy warns rights abuses threaten global security

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

US pick for DPRK human rights envoy warns rights abuses threaten global security
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 18, 2023