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Fire breaks out at Kaesong Industrial Complex near inter-Korean border: Seoul

Fire breaks out at Kaesong Industrial Complex near inter-Korean border: Seoul

Second blaze in as many weeks at an inter-Korean facility lasted for about an hour and was visible from South Korea

Fire breaks out at Kaesong Industrial Complex near inter-Korean border: Seoul
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim April 21, 2022
Source reports hearing jet sounds over Pyongyang in latest apparent flyover

Source reports hearing jet sounds over Pyongyang in latest apparent flyover

Third time jets seem to fly over DPRK capital since last week as Seoul monitors preparations for military parade

Source reports hearing jet sounds over Pyongyang in latest apparent flyover
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Chaewon Chung April 21, 2022
North Korea’s on-year fertilizer imports see major dip ahead of planting season
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North Korea’s on-year fertilizer imports see major dip ahead of planting season

State media recently called on people to make fertilizer ‘by their own strength,’ an apparent euphemism for human waste

North Korea’s on-year fertilizer imports see major dip ahead of planting season
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell April 20, 2022
US seizes $2.3 million from two companies in latest DPRK sanctions ruling

US seizes $2.3 million from two companies in latest DPRK sanctions ruling

Federal court says Yuanye Wood and an unnamed Singaporean firm funneled cash to DPRK-controlled entities

US seizes $2.3 million from two companies in latest DPRK sanctions ruling
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell April 20, 2022
US says it will ‘hunt down’ cybercriminals after $620m DPRK crypto heist

US says it will ‘hunt down’ cybercriminals after $620m DPRK crypto heist

Deputy national security advisor says illicit use of cryptocurrency helps fund North Korean weapons programs

US says it will ‘hunt down’ cybercriminals after $620m DPRK crypto heist
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell | Jeongmin Kim April 20, 2022
North Korea slams European Parliament as ‘gang of liars’ after human rights vote

North Korea slams European Parliament as ‘gang of liars’ after human rights vote

The parliament adopted a new resolution this month condemning North Korea human rights violations

North Korea slams European Parliament as ‘gang of liars’ after human rights vote
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 20, 2022
North Korea to send 30 ‘technicians’ to Guinea for agricultural cooperation

North Korea to send 30 ‘technicians’ to Guinea for agricultural cooperation

West African country agrees to deal with DPRK ambassador to help support research center named after Kim Il Sung

North Korea to send 30 ‘technicians’ to Guinea for agricultural cooperation
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 19, 2022
US warns of ‘consequences’ for North Korea after tactical guided missile test

US warns of ‘consequences’ for North Korea after tactical guided missile test

State Department reiterates US remains open to dialogue but says DPRK has prioritized nuclear and missile programs

US warns of ‘consequences’ for North Korea after tactical guided missile test
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung April 19, 2022
North Korea’s missile tests show peace process’ limits: Foreign minister nominee

North Korea’s missile tests show peace process’ limits: Foreign minister nominee

Park Jin criticizes Moon administration’s DPRK policy, days after Pyongyang launches ‘tactical-guided’ weapon

North Korea’s missile tests show peace process’ limits: Foreign minister nominee
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung April 18, 2022
New imported goods on sale at Pyongyang shop after earlier shortages: Sources

New imported goods on sale at Pyongyang shop after earlier shortages: Sources

Prices of foreign products vary widely, from $17 for 100 grams of coffee to $1.50 for a canned drink

New imported goods on sale at Pyongyang shop after earlier shortages: Sources
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 18, 2022