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North Korea fires two cruise missiles in latest weapons test
Apparent test follows hypersonic and short-range ballistic missile launches earlier this month
Yoon Suk-yeol backs peace treaty and aid for North Korea if it denuclearizes
South Korean presidential candidate voices support for dialogue as he outlines defense and foreign policy pledges
North Korea accuses Japan of ‘scheming’ to plunge Asia into ‘sea of blood’
DPRK’s foreign ministry claims Tokyo is exaggerating regional threats to justify 'aggressive' military buildup
Fresh food prices remain ‘shockingly high’ in North Korean capital
Sources say oranges selling for $27/kg, with no signs that imported goods have been delivered to Pyongyang’s main market
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
