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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
North Korean state media keeps criticizing Seoul despite hotline restoration
DPRK likely seeks concessions on arms buildup and drills with US, while Seoul emphasizes need for talks on such issues
North Korean provinces see ‘dramatic’ decline in crop health: report
US think tank says DPRK may reap a smaller harvest amid lingering flood damage and self-described ‘food crisis’
North Korean representative slams UN for silence over AUKUS deal
Remarks come in response to criticism of DPRK weapons programs, as Seoul reaffirms support for trilateral security pact
Severe rains hit North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear complex: state media
Flooding could damage or disrupt activity at the nuclear reactor, which has reportedly ramped up activity this year
Family of abductee calls for Japan-DPRK summit to resolve kidnapping issue
New Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he’s willing to meet Kim Jong Un for talks on kidnapping of Japanese nationals
Venezuelan ambassador to North Korea dies from COVID-19: reports
William Izarra was appointed to the role in May 2021 but had not yet traveled to North Korea
UN report paints web of connections between oil giant Winson and North Korea
Front companies, individuals and ships tied to DPRK ship-to-ship transfers have links to Winson Group, PoE says
North Korea tests 667 more people for COVID, reports no positive cases
The DPRK has now tested 40,700 people in total, as Kim Jong Un demands 'flawlessness' in anti-epidemic measures
North Korea answers inter-Korean hotline for first time in nearly 2 months
Unification ministry says two Koreas spoke Monday morning following Kim Jong Un speech at 14th Supreme People’s Assembly
North Korea denounces UN Security Council for criticizing missile launch
Foreign ministry official accuses council of double standards, claiming new hypersonic missile is for self-defense
