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Individual crossed inter-Korean border into North Korea on New Year’s Day: Seoul
South Korean military failed to find person after delayed response, and it remains unclear if individual is still alive
Kim Jong Un visits shrine to offer ‘new year greetings’ to late former leaders
North Korean leader’s annual visit to family mausoleum comes one day after he made key policy speech at party meeting
Plenum’s agriculture focus suggests dire food shortages in North Korea: Analysts
Issues tied to domestic food supply featured prominently at party meeting, a possible sign of major economic problems
North Korea vows military buildup due to ‘destabilizing’ situation on peninsula
Final report on party plenum delivers no message to US, focuses on rural development and economic issues
North Korea puts on New Year’s Eve show as COVID cancels celebrations worldwide
Event featured fireworks after midnight and concert full of songs about Kim Jong Un
Humanitarian aid for North Korea dwindles to lowest level on record: Data
Donors have committed just $15.4 million in 2021 as DPRK’s COVID isolation impedes efforts to help the most vulnerable
North Korea extends party meeting as country prepares to ring in new year
State media reports plenum to continue Friday but doesn’t mention celebrations on 10th anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s rule
Japan approves $1.2 billion for missile defense, eyeing North Korea threats
The funds are a part of $53.6 billion in defense spending that the cabinet has approved for the next 16 months
Seoul approves three new requests to send nutrition-related aid to North Korea
South Korea has now greenlit 11 aid shipments this year, though delivery is unlikely due to DPRK’s border restrictions
Kim Jong Un sits out party meetings as state media marks 10 years of his rule
Day three of party plenum focused on budget discussions and studying Kim's speeches
