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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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