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North Korea securing ‘every grain of rice’ amid apparent food shortage: NIS
South Korean spy agency says Kim Jong Un ordered all-out farming campaign amid food supply issues, economic downturn
Black swan meat now on the menu in North Korea as food supply problems persist
Industrial breeding of ‘delicious’ black swan meat kicked into high gear at new farm facility, state media says
Kim Jong Un keeps up reclusive streak as boats cruise around east coast mansion
The North Korean leader is on his eighth break of two or more weeks from public view this year
North Korea rails against UN special rapporteur for criticizing COVID controls
Defense of strict border measures comes after Tomás Ojea Quintana raised alarm over DPRK’s isolation and food shortages
Washington ‘not aware’ of plans to engage with North Korean diplomats at COP26
US claimed similar position ahead of ASEAN forum in August before directly addressing DPRK delegation there
Roh Tae-woo, ROK president who helped shape inter-Korean relations, dies at 88
Leaving a mixed legacy, Roh normalized ties with DPRK’s traditional allies but ended his career in severe controversy
EU open to video talks with North Korea after diplomats withdraw from meetings
In interview, chief of EU parliament’s Korea delegation emphasizes its role as ‘facilitator’ for denuclearization talks
Canadians to privately sponsor North Korean refugees under new program
Five defector families will resettle in Canada through partnership between human rights group and Canadian government
North Koreans using cash coupons as country struggles to print new bills
Expert notes early signs of inflation present in DPRK as rigid pandemic lockdown approaches third year
North Korea tests 678 additional people and finds zero COVID cases: WHO
The DPRK has yet to begin administering vaccines, as South Korea’s vaccination rate reaches 70%
