News | NK News
July 24, 2024

News

Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents

US seizes Singaporean oil tanker for violating North Korea sanctions

US seizes Singaporean oil tanker for violating North Korea sanctions

A U.S. federal court determined the tanker illicitly transferred more than $1.5 million worth of oil to a DPRK ship

US seizes Singaporean oil tanker for violating North Korea sanctions
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung August 1, 2021
Kim Yo Jong slams US-South Korea joint drills, casts doubt on leader summit

Kim Yo Jong slams US-South Korea joint drills, casts doubt on leader summit

North Korean leader's sister said hopes of utilizing newly-reconnected hotlines rest on canceling joint drills

Kim Yo Jong slams US-South Korea joint drills, casts doubt on leader summit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 1, 2021
South Korea greenlights first aid to DPRK since Sept. 2020

South Korea greenlights first aid to DPRK since Sept. 2020

The move follows recent thaw in inter-Korean relations after hotlines restored

South Korea greenlights first aid to DPRK since Sept. 2020
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 30, 2021
Kim Jong Un gathers military for four-day lecture, criticizes US military drills

Kim Jong Un gathers military for four-day lecture, criticizes US military drills

North Korean leader calls out 'fanatical practices for invasion' ahead of tentative joint U.S.-ROK drills

Kim Jong Un gathers military for four-day lecture, criticizes US military drills
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 29, 2021
North Korea withdraws from 2022 Asian Cup soccer tournaments

North Korea withdraws from 2022 Asian Cup soccer tournaments

U23 and women's teams will not participate in qualifiers set to begin later this year, Asian Football Confederation says

North Korea withdraws from 2022 Asian Cup soccer tournaments
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung July 29, 2021
North Korea eyes China trade restart as COVID-19 import zone activity ramps up
NK PRO

North Korea eyes China trade restart as COVID-19 import zone activity ramps up

Disinfection facility at border linked to 'grave' COVID incident sees heavy construction amid reports of 'food crisis'

North Korea eyes China trade restart as COVID-19 import zone activity ramps up
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 29, 2021
North Korea hides news of inter-Korean hotline reconnection from its people

North Korea hides news of inter-Korean hotline reconnection from its people

Experts say lack of coverage shows concern about public perception amid COVID difficulties

North Korea hides news of inter-Korean hotline reconnection from its people
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 29, 2021
Restored East Sea hotline another buoy to inter-Korean talks

Restored East Sea hotline another buoy to inter-Korean talks

Officials say two sides have spoken over four channels as unification ministry makes plans for videoconference

Restored East Sea hotline another buoy to inter-Korean talks
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung July 29, 2021
Australian sentenced to 3.5 years for brokering arms sales with North Korea

Australian sentenced to 3.5 years for brokering arms sales with North Korea

Court finds Choi Chan Han guilty of attempting to sell missiles, military equipment, among other sanctioned items

Australian sentenced to 3.5 years for brokering arms sales with North Korea
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung July 29, 2021
Kim Jong Un makes rare visit to Chinese friendship monument on war anniversary

Kim Jong Un makes rare visit to Chinese friendship monument on war anniversary

North Korean leader thanks China for war aid, as former top military official reappears at his side despite demotion

Kim Jong Un makes rare visit to Chinese friendship monument on war anniversary
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 28, 2021