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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
Top US official on North Korea policy to visit Seoul June 19 to 23
In first trip to South Korea since U.S.-ROK summit in May, Sung Kim set to discuss denuclearization and alliance issues
North Korean officials preparing strict economic plan for second half of 2021
On second day of party plenum, officials reportedly split into groups to find “scientific, realistic measures”
Russian Embassy in Pyongyang to send large number of staff home soon: Sources
Half to two-thirds of remaining staff will return to Moscow in summer due to strict COVID-19 rules in North Korea
Sanctions important for denuclearizing DPRK, says US nominee for top Asia post
Daniel Kritenbrink poised to lead the State Department’s East Asian and Pacific affairs bureau
Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off
Kim Jong Un concedes food situation outlook is 'tense', but says economic output has grown overall since last year
Price spike: Shampoo now selling for $200 in Pyongyang, bananas for $45
Imported items selling for up to 10 times higher than normal, raising fears of disrupted supply chains
NATO calls for complete, verifiable, irreversible denuclearization of DPRK
Latest statement stands in contrast to earlier language used by Seoul, Washington, G7
US pledges Pfizer vaccines to low-income economies, including North Korea
500 million vaccine doses to be procured for donation, though unclear whether North Korea will accept the overture
After 29,615 tested, North Korea says it’s still COVID-free
Self-reported data to the WHO continues record streak while no apparent progress made on vaccine deliveries to DPRK
South Korea willing to provide COVID vaccines to North Korea, says Moon Jae-in
Moon says Seoul willing to push forward with the aid if Pyongyang agrees
