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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
Kenneth Rowe, North Korean pilot who defected in Soviet plane, dies at 90
Rowe fooled the DPRK air force into thinking he was loyal to Kim Il Sung, all while he was planning his great escape
UN Command investigating armistice violations after North Korean drone intrusion
Seoul has balked at accusations that its response also violated Korean War armistice, claiming right to self-defense
New North Korean propaganda posters focus on economy over missiles
Despite recent call for increased weapons production, new art and slogans emphasize sectors like farming and fishing
Seoul’s spy agency can’t confirm fate of North Korea’s ex-foreign minister
NIS believes Ri Yong Ho was purged and DPRK will likely hold military parade on Feb. 8, lawmakers say after briefing
Seoul concedes North Korean drone breached no-fly zone near presidential office
Belated admission comes after ROK military repeatedly denied reports about security failure for more than a week
US bans imports from three Chinese firms for using North Korean labor
Customs agency says it began detaining merchandise last month for violating 2017 law against items made by DPRK workers
US, ROK affirm joint planning on DPRK nukes, but no ‘joint nuclear exercises’
White House says allies are on the same page after conflicting statements on nuclear exercises and extended deterrence
Yoon orders top officials to review suspending military deal with North Korea
Seoul has accused DPRK of violating 2018 agreement multiple times in recent months, most recently during drone intrusion
US not discussing ‘joint nuclear exercises’ with South Korea, Biden says
President appears to contradict Yoon Suk-yeol’s statement that allies planning larger role for Seoul in nuclear planning
Seoul approves over $4M in private humanitarian aid to North Korea in 2022
South Korea says it approved 12th shipment in December, though DPRK has rejected most assistance during pandemic
