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North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS

Informed source says loud noise heard in Pyongyang, while photos seen by NK News show contrail over capital

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 23, 2022
North Korean mega resort to host international marathon next year: Promoter

North Korean mega resort to host international marathon next year: Promoter

Tokyo organizer claims DPRK approved course around Wonsan-Kalma resort, but event likely depends on COVID policies

North Korean mega resort to host international marathon next year: Promoter
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 23, 2022
North Korea sold rockets to Russian paramilitary group for Ukraine war, US says

North Korea sold rockets to Russian paramilitary group for Ukraine war, US says

Washington says arms sales fund Pyongyang’s weapons programs but has yet to publicly present evidence for its claims

North Korea sold rockets to Russian paramilitary group for Ukraine war, US says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 23, 2022
North Korea introduces peculiar new double-decker bus in anti-taxi campaign

North Korea introduces peculiar new double-decker bus in anti-taxi campaign

Pyongyang factory overcame ‘shortages’ to build 11 buses under Kim Jong Un’s orders, state media says

North Korea introduces peculiar new double-decker bus in anti-taxi campaign
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 22, 2022
US, ROK to develop ‘realistic’ exercises against North Korean missiles: Seoul

US, ROK to develop ‘realistic’ exercises against North Korean missiles: Seoul

Allies plan to expand joint training and stage around 20 large-scale drills next year, defense ministry says

US, ROK to develop ‘realistic’ exercises against North Korean missiles: Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 22, 2022
North Korean rice imports nearly double amid reports of food insecurity
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North Korean rice imports nearly double amid reports of food insecurity

Expert says food shipments likely for elite, while decline in medicine imports may reflect improved COVID situation

North Korean rice imports nearly double amid reports of food insecurity
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 21, 2022
US establishes new humanitarian carveouts for North Korea sanctions regime

US establishes new humanitarian carveouts for North Korea sanctions regime

Aid worker says exemptions don’t go far enough in streamlining approval process for delivering assistance

US establishes new humanitarian carveouts for North Korea sanctions regime
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 21, 2022
North Korea-China trade dips nearly 20% in November after reaching pandemic high

North Korea-China trade dips nearly 20% in November after reaching pandemic high

Sharp drop in exports drives overall decline, though bilateral trade remains higher than most months during pandemic

North Korea-China trade dips nearly 20% in November after reaching pandemic high
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 20, 2022
US bomber joins joint air drills with ROK to deter North Korean threats: Seoul

US bomber joins joint air drills with ROK to deter North Korean threats: Seoul

Deployment of B-52H and F-22s in line with US pledge to deploy ‘strategic assets’ to peninsula, defense ministry says

US bomber joins joint air drills with ROK to deter North Korean threats: Seoul
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 20, 2022
North Korean copy of South’s ‘fire chicken’ ramen shown at Pyongyang food fair

North Korean copy of South’s ‘fire chicken’ ramen shown at Pyongyang food fair

Noodles by Kyonghung Trading Company featured at expo in Pyongyang in sign that clones of ROK products remain available

North Korean copy of South’s ‘fire chicken’ ramen shown at Pyongyang food fair
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 20, 2022