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North Korea urges embassies in Pyongyang to place import orders
Request from DPRK's diplomatic affairs bureau could signal a return to routine and regular trade, expert says
Japan retracts its assessment that North Korea launched two SLBMs last month
The change brings Tokyo’s analysis in line with Washington and Seoul's claims of one projectile firing
Kim Jong Un not seen for a month, longest absence in 7 years
More activity at North Korean leader’s beach house and lakeside residence near Pyongyang observed during current break
North Korea promotes amateur golf scene amid severe economic downturn
Golfing is out of reach for many North Koreans, but money and connections can get one on the course, expert says
North Korea seeks ‘close’ foreign cooperation on women’s rights, health
Rare expression of interest amid pandemic appears in foreign ministry screed on ‘plight’ of women in Western countries
China’s new COVID controls risk upending trade restart with North Korea
DPRK-China border city of Dandong asks residents to refrain from gathering as some say city under lockdown
North Korean workers stuck in Qatar nearly 2 years after UN sanctions deadline
In new report, Doha also refers to sanctions breach from allowing DPRK footballer to play for domestic club
Washington to Beijing: ‘Put some bite’ into sanctions against North Korea
Pentagon calls on China to use leverage on DPRK, which expert says signals rejection of sanctions relief proposal at UN
North Korea warns vaccines aren’t a silver bullet, again says it’s COVID-free
State media cite 'worsening pandemic situation' due to mutations as lesson against easing quarantine measures
Not just summits: North and South Korea have met nearly 700 times since 1970s
Korean relations a common agenda item, but humanitarian aid and economics among other top issues when two sides meet
