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Inter-Korean relations enter the metaverse with virtual recreation of DMZ

Inter-Korean relations enter the metaverse with virtual recreation of DMZ

Unification ministry project lets users look into North Korea and tour facilities and landmarks — but not those of DPRK

Inter-Korean relations enter the metaverse with virtual recreation of DMZ
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 31, 2022
US presses China for ‘unified’ response to North Korean ICBM test

US presses China for ‘unified’ response to North Korean ICBM test

High-level diplomats discuss DPRK issues as two sides at loggerheads over merits of new sanctions

US presses China for ‘unified’ response to North Korean ICBM test
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung March 31, 2022
North Korea’s largest port sees unusual uptick in ship broadcasts

North Korea’s largest port sees unusual uptick in ship broadcasts

DPRK-linked ships rarely reveal their locations so openly in order to conceal illicit activities

North Korea’s largest port sees unusual uptick in ship broadcasts
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell March 30, 2022
South Korea tests indigenous solid-fuel rocket week after North’s ICBM launch

South Korea tests indigenous solid-fuel rocket week after North’s ICBM launch

Seoul says test of ‘space projectile’ for launching satellites comes at ‘grave time’ due to DPRK military activities

South Korea tests indigenous solid-fuel rocket week after North’s ICBM launch
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 30, 2022
Pyongyang citizens busy preparing for upcoming military parade, holiday: Imagery
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Pyongyang citizens busy preparing for upcoming military parade, holiday: Imagery

Satellite imagery also reveals fresh preparations to open elite housing project ahead of April 15 celebrations

Pyongyang citizens busy preparing for upcoming military parade, holiday: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 30, 2022
North Korea disguised latest missile launch as Hwasong-17 test: Seoul

North Korea disguised latest missile launch as Hwasong-17 test: Seoul

South Korean lawmaker says ‘big lie’ was face-saving effort after DPRK’s failed launch the previous week

North Korea disguised latest missile launch as Hwasong-17 test: Seoul
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung March 30, 2022
North Korea to co-host first international trade fair since start of pandemic

North Korea to co-host first international trade fair since start of pandemic

Virtual and in-person event could inject new life into DPRK-Chinese trade ties, Seoul-based trade group says

North Korea to co-host first international trade fair since start of pandemic
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell March 29, 2022
North Korean IT workers active in Equatorial Guinea despite 2019 ban: UN report

North Korean IT workers active in Equatorial Guinea despite 2019 ban: UN report

13 workers reportedly arrived from 2018-2019, after country said it repatriated DPRK laborers in line with UN sanctions

North Korean IT workers active in Equatorial Guinea despite 2019 ban: UN report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 29, 2022
Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness

Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness

North Korean leader tells conference of propaganda workers to ‘smash’ insincere belief in party’s socialist ideology

Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 29, 2022
US seeks to boost defense spending due to ‘threats’ from North Korea and others

US seeks to boost defense spending due to ‘threats’ from North Korea and others

Pentagon says DPRK, Russia and other challenges justify 4.1% increase in defense budget next fiscal year

US seeks to boost defense spending due to ‘threats’ from North Korea and others
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung March 29, 2022