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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
‘Urgent need’ for talks with North Korea, White House says after nuclear report
North Korea’s new nuclear activity comes after repeated threats to expand preemptive strike capabilities
New North Korean nuclear activity ‘deeply troubling’: IAEA
Nuclear watchdog suggests Yongbyon reactor may be operating for first time in three years
North Korea reports no COVID cases after testing 665 more people
State media continues to emphasize ‘epidemic prevention campaign’ as Pyongyang defends its border lockdown
DPRK promises to build ‘strongest war deterrent’ in response to military drills
North Korea warns US will face ‘much more serious threats’ following conclusion of August exercises with South Korea
Youth leaving home for coal mines to fight ‘cultural infiltration’: Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader sent letter to young people gathered in Pyongyang to celebrate Youth Day
Aid workers, activists urge US to lift DPRK travel ban ahead of renewal deadline
Some question the practicality of lifting the ban amid the pandemic and warn of risks traveling to North Korea
North Korea upgrades new skyscraper to 80 floors, making it 2nd-tallest in DPRK
State media claims soldiers built one story every 16 hours and carried materials up tower ‘dozens’ of times per day
Amid economic crash, DPRK tried to import $1 million in Lexus vehicles in 2020
North Korea sought to acquire Lexus SUVs through China despite limited trade during pandemic, PoE report shows
DPRK claps back at UN chief, defends lockdown against human rights concerns
UN Secretary-General recently raised concerns about border closure’s ‘adverse’ impact on food security, vaccine rollout
US approves sale of $258 million worth of guided munitions to South Korea
Seoul’s weapons purchase will support joint plans for possibility of conflict with North Korea, according to US agency
