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North Korea rebukes Australia for ‘outrageous infringement’ on its sovereignty

North Korea rebukes Australia for ‘outrageous infringement’ on its sovereignty

Criticism of Canberra’s support for sanctions is latest DPRK state media attack since signing of AUKUS nuclear deal

North Korea rebukes Australia for ‘outrageous infringement’ on its sovereignty
Arius Derr
Arius Derr February 17, 2022
US blacklists Chinese firm suspected of violating sanctions against North Korea

US blacklists Chinese firm suspected of violating sanctions against North Korea

New export controls apply to Chinese manufacturer of specialized metallic powder used in ballistic missiles

US blacklists Chinese firm suspected of violating sanctions against North Korea
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 16, 2022
Kim Jong Un leads frigid outdoor meeting to honor late father’s birthday

Kim Jong Un leads frigid outdoor meeting to honor late father’s birthday

North Korea kicks off major events for Kim Jong Il’s 80th birthday with meeting in the northern city of Samjiyon

Kim Jong Un leads frigid outdoor meeting to honor late father’s birthday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 16, 2022
North Korean spy ran hotels, casinos and travel agency in Cambodia: UN report

North Korean spy ran hotels, casinos and travel agency in Cambodia: UN report

Expert says Cambodia has been a ‘gold mine’ for North Korean operatives looking to set up shop

North Korean spy ran hotels, casinos and travel agency in Cambodia: UN report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 15, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s mansion hosted ‘floating amusement park’ ahead of major holiday
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Kim Jong Un’s mansion hosted ‘floating amusement park’ ahead of major holiday

Boat activity coincides with North Korean leader’s time out of public view, as state media bemoans ‘hardships’

Kim Jong Un’s mansion hosted ‘floating amusement park’ ahead of major holiday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 15, 2022
South Korea’s presidential hopefuls turn to mudslinging over North Korea policy

South Korea’s presidential hopefuls turn to mudslinging over North Korea policy

Frontrunners Lee Jae-myung and Yoon Suk-yeol spar at second debate over status of Korean War, sanctions relief

South Korea’s presidential hopefuls turn to mudslinging over North Korea policy
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 14, 2022
COVAX cuts vaccine allotment for North Korea as it moves to ‘needs-based’ system

COVAX cuts vaccine allotment for North Korea as it moves to ‘needs-based’ system

Vaccine alliance Gavi says previous allocations no longer relevant, with Canada now pledging 1.29 million doses

COVAX cuts vaccine allotment for North Korea as it moves to ‘needs-based’ system
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts February 14, 2022
US seeks to hold North Korea ‘accountable’ after missile launches: Blinken

US seeks to hold North Korea ‘accountable’ after missile launches: Blinken

US Secretary of State cites new unilateral sanctions after three-way meeting with ROK and Japanese counterparts

US seeks to hold North Korea ‘accountable’ after missile launches: Blinken
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 14, 2022
North Korea kicks off elaborate new 10,000-home construction project in capital

North Korea kicks off elaborate new 10,000-home construction project in capital

Kim Jong Un tells workers to overcome hardships to build latest skyscraper street after repeated delays in recent years

North Korea kicks off elaborate new 10,000-home construction project in capital
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 13, 2022
Report alleges Taiwanese firm helped smuggle illicit oil into North Korea
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Report alleges Taiwanese firm helped smuggle illicit oil into North Korea

UN experts say firm puppeteered phony shell companies to funnel oil and cash to and from Pyongyang

Report alleges Taiwanese firm helped smuggle illicit oil into North Korea
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell February 11, 2022