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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
Intercepting North Korean ICBM test would be ‘declaration of war’: Kim Yo Jong

Intercepting North Korean ICBM test would be ‘declaration of war’: Kim Yo Jong

Remarks come after US commander reportedly said US will shoot down any ICBM that the DPRK fires toward Pacific region

Intercepting North Korean ICBM test would be ‘declaration of war’: Kim Yo Jong
North Korea says US and ROK planning nuclear attack against Kim Jong Un

North Korea says US and ROK planning nuclear attack against Kim Jong Un

Foreign ministry statement comes as allies kick off joint drills with strategic bombers and jets around peninsula

North Korea says US and ROK planning nuclear attack against Kim Jong Un
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 6, 2023
North Korea touts ‘brisk’ space program work ahead of military satellite launch

North Korea touts ‘brisk’ space program work ahead of military satellite launch

Space agency says ‘high-thrust engine’ guarantees success after earlier claiming recon satellite will be ready by April

North Korea touts ‘brisk’ space program work ahead of military satellite launch
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 6, 2023
North Korean doctors performing surgeries in Libya, graphic photos show

North Korean doctors performing surgeries in Libya, graphic photos show

DPRK medical team that arrived in January is working shifts at local hospital, amid apparent staff shortages

North Korean doctors performing surgeries in Libya, graphic photos show
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 6, 2023
No signs of death and starvation at inter-Korean border, UNC officials say

No signs of death and starvation at inter-Korean border, UNC officials say

Personnel at Joint Security Area say DPRK’s patterns of activity unchanged despite reports of deadly famine

No signs of death and starvation at inter-Korean border, UNC officials say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 6, 2023
New US cyber strategy warns North Korea hackers are becoming more aggressive

New US cyber strategy warns North Korea hackers are becoming more aggressive

Expert says report forthright about DPRK cryptocurrency theft but vague about countermeasures

New US cyber strategy warns North Korea hackers are becoming more aggressive
Arius Derr
Arius Derr March 3, 2023
US strategic bomber joins air drills with ROK in show of force to North Korea

US strategic bomber joins air drills with ROK in show of force to North Korea

B-1B flies with South Korean fighters over Yellow Sea as allies prepare for springtime military exercises

US strategic bomber joins air drills with ROK in show of force to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 3, 2023