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Seoul to review support for North Korean defectors after woman’s lonely death

Seoul to review support for North Korean defectors after woman’s lonely death

Discovery of remains months after she died a reminder many defectors experience severe isolation in South, experts say

Seoul to review support for North Korean defectors after woman’s lonely death
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Shreyas Reddy October 25, 2022
North Korea launches kids commuter boat service at same lake as earlier missile

North Korea launches kids commuter boat service at same lake as earlier missile

NK News analysis shows military tested underwater silos at reservoir where boats now transport rural children to school

North Korea launches kids commuter boat service at same lake as earlier missile
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 25, 2022
UNICEF wins sanctions exemption to send large aid shipment to North Korea

UNICEF wins sanctions exemption to send large aid shipment to North Korea

It's unclear when the health and nutrition supplies will reach DPRK’s neediest as country maintains COVID controls

UNICEF wins sanctions exemption to send large aid shipment to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 25, 2022
ROK joins US-led cyber drill for first time as allies fight North Korean attacks
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ROK joins US-led cyber drill for first time as allies fight North Korean attacks

Multilateral Cyber Flag exercise comes after Seoul and Washington pledged to step up coordination in cyberspace

ROK joins US-led cyber drill for first time as allies fight North Korean attacks
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell October 25, 2022
Defectors sending more money to family in North Korea facing hardships: Survey

Defectors sending more money to family in North Korea facing hardships: Survey

Expert says higher brokerage fees likely account for increase, while poll also finds defectors financially better off

Defectors sending more money to family in North Korea facing hardships: Survey
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 24, 2022
Chinese exports to North Korea hit high water mark for pandemic trade: Data

Chinese exports to North Korea hit high water mark for pandemic trade: Data

DPRK imports over $90 million worth of goods from benefactor in September as trade recovers following COVID outbreak

Chinese exports to North Korea hit high water mark for pandemic trade: Data
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell October 24, 2022
Kim Jong Un lauds Xi Jinping’s grip on power, sees ‘beautiful future’ together

Kim Jong Un lauds Xi Jinping’s grip on power, sees ‘beautiful future’ together

Expert says Pyongyang’s praise of Chinese leader could preface nuclear test, other military actions

Kim Jong Un lauds Xi Jinping’s grip on power, sees ‘beautiful future’ together
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell October 24, 2022
US, ROK launch maritime drills in Yellow Sea to counter ‘enemy provocations’

US, ROK launch maritime drills in Yellow Sea to counter ‘enemy provocations’

North Korea has conducted series of artillery drills near sea border in recent weeks, including earlier the same day

US, ROK launch maritime drills in Yellow Sea to counter ‘enemy provocations’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 24, 2022
Koreas trade warning shots after DPRK ship allegedly ‘intrudes’ over sea border

Koreas trade warning shots after DPRK ship allegedly ‘intrudes’ over sea border

Seoul says merchant vessel crossed early Monday, as North Korea calls ROK claim ‘pretext’ to send ship over border

Koreas trade warning shots after DPRK ship allegedly ‘intrudes’ over sea border
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 24, 2022
Families of detainees in North Korea meet unification minister for first time

Families of detainees in North Korea meet unification minister for first time

Brother of one of six South Koreans in captivity says he called for Seoul to find out if their loved ones still alive

Families of detainees in North Korea meet unification minister for first time
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 21, 2022