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North Korean ambassador denounces US nuclear umbrella as ‘blackmail’

North Korean ambassador denounces US nuclear umbrella as ‘blackmail’

Kim Song’s remarks at UN come as conservative lawmakers broach possibility of Seoul arming itself with nuclear weapons

North Korean ambassador denounces US nuclear umbrella as ‘blackmail’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 12, 2022
Seoul court rules against North Korean defectors who accused spy agency of abuse

Seoul court rules against North Korean defectors who accused spy agency of abuse

Defectors say they were unlawfully detained and tortured during resettlement process, raising human rights concerns

Seoul court rules against North Korean defectors who accused spy agency of abuse
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 12, 2022
North Korea cancels meeting with EU diplomatic service: Sources

North Korea cancels meeting with EU diplomatic service: Sources

Withdrawal by DPRK Embassy in Berlin comes after Brussels condemned Pyongyang’s ‘illegal’ missile test over Japan

North Korea cancels meeting with EU diplomatic service: Sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 12, 2022
US says it wants to ‘transition’ from provocation to engagement with North Korea

US says it wants to ‘transition’ from provocation to engagement with North Korea

State Department says allies will emphasize deterrence until negotiations resume

US says it wants to ‘transition’ from provocation to engagement with North Korea
Thomas Maresca
Thomas Maresca October 12, 2022
North Korea’s lake-launched missile complicates Seoul’s defense plans: Experts

North Korea’s lake-launched missile complicates Seoul’s defense plans: Experts

While South Korea says it can defend against recently tested weapons, analysts say Seoul is ‘underplaying’ new threats

North Korea’s lake-launched missile complicates Seoul’s defense plans: Experts
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim October 11, 2022
North Korea tells UN that sanctions hinder global socioeconomic progress

North Korea tells UN that sanctions hinder global socioeconomic progress

UN Panel of Experts has noted sanctions impact but says DPRK also contributes to its ‘dismal’ humanitarian situation

North Korea tells UN that sanctions hinder global socioeconomic progress
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 11, 2022
North Korea reveals first mural of Kim Jong Un in personality cult upgrade

North Korea reveals first mural of Kim Jong Un in personality cult upgrade

Mosaic mural at new Ryonpho Greenhouse Farm is only known artistic depiction of current leader to be installed publicly

North Korea reveals first mural of Kim Jong Un in personality cult upgrade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 11, 2022
North Korea opens largest greenhouse farm in country to address food shortages

North Korea opens largest greenhouse farm in country to address food shortages

Kim Jong Un praises military for building sprawling facility on deadline, though some work appears unfinished

North Korea opens largest greenhouse farm in country to address food shortages
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 11, 2022
North Korea says it flew 150 warplanes in response to US-ROK naval drills

North Korea says it flew 150 warplanes in response to US-ROK naval drills

DPRK says exercise took place Saturday, in what experts call rare flight activity that sought to test allies’ response

North Korea says it flew 150 warplanes in response to US-ROK naval drills
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Yeji Chung October 10, 2022
Guns and NFTs: UN report spotlights ‘unhindered’ North Korea sanctions evasion

Guns and NFTs: UN report spotlights ‘unhindered’ North Korea sanctions evasion

A roundup of NK News and NK Pro coverage of the Panel of Experts’ findings on fuel smuggling, novel cybercrimes and more

Guns and NFTs: UN report spotlights ‘unhindered’ North Korea sanctions evasion
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell October 10, 2022