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UN special envoy voices concern about North Korean detained in China

UN special envoy voices concern about North Korean detained in China

Elizabeth Salmon inquires about woman’s health in letter to Beijing, amid attention on forced repatriation of defectors

UN special envoy voices concern about North Korean detained in China
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un approves lavish new dog meat restaurant on Pyongyang riverfront
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Kim Jong Un approves lavish new dog meat restaurant on Pyongyang riverfront

Satellite imagery shows construction started late last year, as North Korean leader says canine dining ‘improves diets’

Kim Jong Un approves lavish new dog meat restaurant on Pyongyang riverfront
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 1, 2023
Japan says it won’t rule out sending aid to North Korea if it returns abductees

Japan says it won’t rule out sending aid to North Korea if it returns abductees

Experts say Pyongyang unlikely to agree to such terms due to fundamental disagreements on issue

Japan says it won’t rule out sending aid to North Korea if it returns abductees
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi March 1, 2023
World Food Program seeks to triple funding for food assistance in North Korea

World Food Program seeks to triple funding for food assistance in North Korea

UN organization says it will need $42M for DPRK programs in first half, a sign of preparations for eventual reopening

World Food Program seeks to triple funding for food assistance in North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 28, 2023
US lists North Korea as state sponsor of terrorism for fifth straight year

US lists North Korea as state sponsor of terrorism for fifth straight year

State Department cites abductions of Japanese and assassinations on foreign soil as evidence of DPRK link to terrorism

US lists North Korea as state sponsor of terrorism for fifth straight year
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 28, 2023
Kim Jong Un says ‘next few years’ crucial to solving North Korea’s food problems

Kim Jong Un says ‘next few years’ crucial to solving North Korea’s food problems

Leadership discusses need for ‘fundamental change’ in farming and state economic plans on second day of ongoing plenum

Kim Jong Un says ‘next few years’ crucial to solving North Korea’s food problems
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 28, 2023
US indicts Russian for smuggling electronic devices and software to North Korea

US indicts Russian for smuggling electronic devices and software to North Korea

Man allegedly gave hazardous gas detector to Russia-based DPRK diplomat and other electronic devices to Moscow, US says

US indicts Russian for smuggling electronic devices and software to North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 27, 2023
US nuclear submarine visits ROK port as allies focus on deterring North Korea

US nuclear submarine visits ROK port as allies focus on deterring North Korea

US Navy says fast-attack submarine USS Springfield arrived in Busan last week for scheduled port visit

US nuclear submarine visits ROK port as allies focus on deterring North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2023
North Korea kicks off party plenum on ‘urgent’ food issues

North Korea kicks off party plenum on ‘urgent’ food issues

Kim Jong Un convened major meeting Sunday likely to last several days, amid concerns about food insecurity in country

North Korea kicks off party plenum on ‘urgent’ food issues
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un and daughter inaugurate new street construction project in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un and daughter inaugurate new street construction project in Pyongyang

Girl makes first appearance at work site as leader lauds North Koreans’ sacrifices on ‘great construction battlefield’

Kim Jong Un and daughter inaugurate new street construction project in Pyongyang
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 26, 2023