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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
Kim Jong Un convenes major military meeting after months of missile tests
Gathering of officials to discuss ‘building up’ military comes as North Korea restores nuclear bomb testing tunnels
South Korean sanctions would fill gaps in UN measures against North Korea: Seoul
Yoon administration has warned it will announce unilateral designations if DPRK conducts another nuclear test
North Korea-China trade plunges in May as DPRK battles COVID outbreak
Zero official imports of medications, masks and ventilators suggests Beijing is providing aid for free, expert says
North Korea producing new open-air ‘tourist’ tramcars despite closed borders
Officials appear to be taking steps to expand travel sector, though COVID outbreak casts doubt over tourism this summer
Family of ROK official killed by North Korea to sue over claim he was defector
Announcement of intention to take legal action comes day after Seoul concludes no evidence Lee Dae-jun sought to defect
Freight ship visits North Korean port weeks after picking up cargo in Busan
Expert says movements point to rare direct shipment between Koreas, a likely violation of UN and South Korean sanctions
Work resumes at North Korean aerospace base after Kim Jong Un’s visit: Imagery
Activity at ‘space environmental test base’ suggests DPRK pushing forward plans for military reconnaissance satellite
Yoon calls for ‘resolute’ UN response to North Korea’s weapons tests
Inaction risks encouraging DPRK’s nuclear and missile development, South Korean president tells UN chief
800 North Korean families ‘suffering’ from outbreak of new disease: State media
Top elites ‘donate’ more medicine as propaganda campaign ramps up on party’s response to intestinal disease epidemic
US held ‘very frank’ talks with China on North Korean nuclear test: Washington
Top White House officials say US seeks to avoid ‘miscalculation,’ as Beijing and Washington at odds on sanctions