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North Korea calls for abolishing UN human rights office in Seoul

North Korea calls for abolishing UN human rights office in Seoul

Foreign ministry portrays office as working for US, as it co-hosts event featuring special envoy for DPRK human rights

North Korea calls for abolishing UN human rights office in Seoul
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 1, 2023
Pentagon chief says US-ROK drills will help them see ‘eye to eye’ on North Korea

Pentagon chief says US-ROK drills will help them see ‘eye to eye’ on North Korea

Lloyd Austin stresses US extended deterrence when asked about talk of South Korea developing nuclear weapons

Pentagon chief says US-ROK drills will help them see ‘eye to eye’ on North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 31, 2023
North Korean in US custody faces uncertain future due to DPRK’s COVID controls

North Korean in US custody faces uncertain future due to DPRK’s COVID controls

Mun Chol Myong could end up in China or even be released in US following sentencing for time served, expert says

North Korean in US custody faces uncertain future due to DPRK’s COVID controls
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell January 31, 2023
Discussing ROK nuclear armament is ‘inappropriate,’ unification minister says

Discussing ROK nuclear armament is ‘inappropriate,’ unification minister says

Kwon Young-se says president stressed Seoul’s ‘will’ to defend against North Korea by floating ROK nuclearization

Discussing ROK nuclear armament is ‘inappropriate,’ unification minister says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 30, 2023
ROK arrests broker who allegedly smuggled fuel worth $15 million to North Korea

ROK arrests broker who allegedly smuggled fuel worth $15 million to North Korea

Coast guard says individual arranged 35 ship-to-ship transfers as DPRK looks to circumvent import restrictions

ROK arrests broker who allegedly smuggled fuel worth $15 million to North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 30, 2023
South Korea accidentally fired machine gun toward North Korea, military says

South Korea accidentally fired machine gun toward North Korea, military says

Joint Chiefs of Staff says DPRK has not responded to miscue, though both sides have exchanged gunfire in past

South Korea accidentally fired machine gun toward North Korea, military says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 30, 2023
North Korea exports nearly 37 metric tons of wigs and hairpieces to China
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North Korea exports nearly 37 metric tons of wigs and hairpieces to China

Niche products responsible for over half of exports in December, while DPRK’s imports of medicine continue to decline

North Korea exports nearly 37 metric tons of wigs and hairpieces to China
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell January 30, 2023
North Korea blasts NATO chief’s visit to South as prelude to ‘new Cold War’

North Korea blasts NATO chief’s visit to South as prelude to ‘new Cold War’

Jens Stoltenberg says global threats are interconnected and repeats US claim that DPRK is providing weapons to Russia

North Korea blasts NATO chief’s visit to South as prelude to ‘new Cold War’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 30, 2023
North Korea lifts lockdown in capital five days after ‘rising’ illness warning
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North Korea lifts lockdown in capital five days after ‘rising’ illness warning

State media remains silent on Pyongyang quarantine measures as preparations for military parade ramp up

North Korea lifts lockdown in capital five days after ‘rising’ illness warning
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko January 30, 2023
Pyongyang streets empty but civilians still training for military parade: Images
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Pyongyang streets empty but civilians still training for military parade: Images

Kim Jong Un appears to put millions under lockdown to ensure success of upcoming propaganda event

Pyongyang streets empty but civilians still training for military parade: Images
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 29, 2023