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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
Kim Jong Un appears to skip ceremony for father’s birthday for first time
State media says North Korean leader sent flower basket to Kim Jong Il’s shrine but doesn’t mention visit
Seoul estimates North Korea has processed more plutonium for nukes
White paper says stockpile has increased from 50 to 70 kg, as DPRK seeks fissile material for tactical nuclear weapons
Kim Jong Un creates new bodyguard unit in latest effort to bolster security
Guard unit’s establishment also coincides with increasing public presence of North Korean leader’s daughter
Some North Koreans trapped abroad during pandemic have escaped to ROK, UN says
New report also documents trafficking of DPRK women and difficulties collecting info on human rights situation
Kim Jong Un opens construction on major housing and farm projects in capital
State media reveals worker camp near Pyongyang is for new greenhouse farm in latest effort to combat food shortages
Kim Jong Un’s daughter unlikely to be next leader of North Korea: Seoul minister
Unification ministry's Kwon Young-se also raises doubts about reported DPRK outreach regarding separated families
North Korea launders $100M in stolen crypto after sanctioned mixer rebrands
Report finds Blender relaunched as Sinbad, which expert says shows difficulty of enforcing sanctions on such tools
Civic group says North Korea sent invite to discuss family reunions in Pyongyang
Seoul reports it is investigating legitimacy of invitation to South Korean separated families association
North Korea to issue new stamps featuring Kim Jong Un’s daughter
Girl appears on nearly half of new postage stamps commemorating Nov. ICBM launch, underscoring her growing prominence
O Kuk Ryol, North Korean general under 3 generations of Kim leaders, dies at 90
Revolutionary family ensured quick rise in Pyongyang, but botched reforms in 1980s set back his political career
