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China offers COVID supplies to citizens in North Korea, citing ‘difficulties’
China reveals who is leading embassy after former ambassador left the country and border controls keep new appointee out
Surge of iron alloy drives North Korea’s spike in exports to China in December
Chinese customs data also shows increased DPRK imports of a variety of consumer goods, including dairy and honey
China rejects US appeal for more sanctions following North Korean missile tests
US seeks broader sanctions against DPRK after ballistic launches but lacks full support of UN Security Council
North Korea received third cargo train shipment from China on Wednesday: Video
Footage from Japanese outlet shows daily rail trade since Monday restart, though unclear how long activity will continue
UN Security Council schedules meeting on North Korea after several missile tests
China says ‘no plan’ for new UN sanctions while DPRK hints at possible return of nuclear and long-range missile tests
Fewest ever North Korean defectors reached South in 2021: Data
Unification ministry says just 63 defectors arrived last year, declining from more than 1,000 prior to pandemic controls
North Korea hints at ‘resuming’ long-range weapons tests after new US sanctions
Kim Jong Un to reconsider concessions made to US in denuclearization talks, says state media
North Korea releases missile details for sake of ‘transparency’: Pro-DPRK outlet
Japan-based Choson Sinbo claims missiles are for self-defense after top US diplomat says tests meant to grab attention
North Korea-China trade crashes to lowest level in decades in 2021: Data
Latest figures for December bring yearly total to just $320 million, as COVID-19 restrictions depress trade
North Korea reports zero COVID cases in wake of mass events in Pyongyang
DPRK says it tested 1,395 additional people during two-week period coinciding with party plenum, New Year’s Eve concert
