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North Korea has been testing nuclear detonation device ‘for weeks’: ROK official

North Korea has been testing nuclear detonation device ‘for weeks’: ROK official

South Korea’s National Security Office says DPRK unlikely to conduct nuclear test in next couple of days

North Korea has been testing nuclear detonation device ‘for weeks’: ROK official
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 25, 2022
North Korea issues new propaganda posters in public campaign against COVID-19

North Korea issues new propaganda posters in public campaign against COVID-19

Posters feature masked workers, as state media again casts doubt on vaccines and demands vigilance against new variants

North Korea issues new propaganda posters in public campaign against COVID-19
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 25, 2022
US and South Korea fire two missiles in response to North Korean ICBM: JCS

US and South Korea fire two missiles in response to North Korean ICBM: JCS

Seoul says it also conducted fighter jet exercise after DPRK tested ‘likely’ long-range missile

US and South Korea fire two missiles in response to North Korean ICBM: JCS
North Korea launches ‘likely’ ICBM, two other missiles toward East Sea: JCS

North Korea launches ‘likely’ ICBM, two other missiles toward East Sea: JCS

The apparent test come as U.S. President Joe Biden returns home after trip to South Korea and Japan

North Korea launches ‘likely’ ICBM, two other missiles toward East Sea: JCS
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim May 25, 2022
North Korean planes, COVID aid may be in quarantine after China trip: Imagery
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North Korean planes, COVID aid may be in quarantine after China trip: Imagery

Satellite imagery shows three Air Koryo cargo planes haven’t moved since returning from Shenyang last week

North Korean planes, COVID aid may be in quarantine after China trip: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 25, 2022
Experts cast doubt on Pyongyang’s self-declared victory over COVID

Experts cast doubt on Pyongyang’s self-declared victory over COVID

Case and death numbers likely well below true total as country promotes alternative treatments over vaccines

Experts cast doubt on Pyongyang’s self-declared victory over COVID
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell | Ifang Bremer May 24, 2022
Company selling likely sanctioned machinery joins North Korea-China trade fair

Company selling likely sanctioned machinery joins North Korea-China trade fair

Addition comes after different firm threatened legal action against organizers for using name without authorization

Company selling likely sanctioned machinery joins North Korea-China trade fair
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell May 24, 2022
North Korea issues ‘crowded out’ during US-Japan summit, experts say

North Korea issues ‘crowded out’ during US-Japan summit, experts say

War in Ukraine and Taiwan among issues that take precedent as Biden and Kishida largely reaffirm existing DPRK policy

North Korea issues ‘crowded out’ during US-Japan summit, experts say
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung May 24, 2022
South Korean shot by DPRK soldiers officially declared dead after almost 2 years

South Korean shot by DPRK soldiers officially declared dead after almost 2 years

Family of victim plans to pursue criminal charges against former Moon government officials and Pyongyang

South Korean shot by DPRK soldiers officially declared dead after almost 2 years
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 24, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s Pyongyang residence sees upgrades during COVID lockdown: Imagery
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Kim Jong Un’s Pyongyang residence sees upgrades during COVID lockdown: Imagery

Kim publicly announced major construction projects in North Korea should continue as millions battle omicron infection

Kim Jong Un’s Pyongyang residence sees upgrades during COVID lockdown: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 23, 2022