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North Korean exports to China more than double to near pre-pandemic levels
September spike could signal DPRK’s willingness to expand trade for first time since the pandemic began, expert says
North Korea says it’s COVID-free, shares ‘best practices’ for virus surveillance
World Health Organization reports the DPRK tested 702 additional people but has yet to introduce vaccines
North Korea calls Seoul ‘spineless’ for seeking cooperation with Japan
South Korean president and new Japanese prime minister held first official phone call last week, promised coordination
Conservatives question Moon’s push to formally end war with North Korea
Lawmakers raise concerns about Pyongyang’s security demands, as Seoul says effort is first step toward nuclear talks
As China burns through coal, North Korea steps in to fill the gap
Influx of illicit North Korean coal fuels concerns that shipments will continue even after Chinese energy crisis ends
France, Canada deploy aircraft to bolster North Korea sanctions enforcement
Dispatch of surveillance assets to US bases in Japan may reflect unease over DPRK’s increasing coal exports
First North Korean delegation to attend EU-related meetings since pandemic began
DPRK delegation will visit Brussels to attend meetings on Korean issues for first time since COVID-19 outbreak
US made ‘specific proposals’ to the DPRK in latest attempt to engage regime
State Department says North Korea has not responded, emphasizes Washington’s openness to dialogue
North Korean elites from across the country get first close-up views of ICBMs
The 'Self-Defense-2021' expo in Pyongyang may be an effort to justify arms buildup amid economic difficulties
South Korean spy agency to support university program on counterespionage
Deal with Seoul school aims to nurture security experts to counter cyber threats from North Korea, other countries