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Still no COVID-19 cases, North Korea says after testing 22,389 people

Still no COVID-19 cases, North Korea says after testing 22,389 people

North Korea has tested 44,504 samples since the beginning of the pandemic as of March 25, a new WHO report states

Still no COVID-19 cases, North Korea says after testing 22,389 people
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung April 5, 2021
Citing COVID-19, North Korea decides not to attend Tokyo Olympics

Citing COVID-19, North Korea decides not to attend Tokyo Olympics

The decision was made by the DPRK Olympics Committee in late March, state-run website reports

Citing COVID-19, North Korea decides not to attend Tokyo Olympics
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 5, 2021
Jordan outs oil smuggler in undercover North Korea film as ‘infamous swindler’
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Jordan outs oil smuggler in undercover North Korea film as ‘infamous swindler’

Response to UN panel suggests Korea Friendship Association tried to scam filmmakers, but some disagree

Jordan outs oil smuggler in undercover North Korea film as ‘infamous swindler’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 5, 2021
South Korea to expand facilities for video reunions of separated families

South Korea to expand facilities for video reunions of separated families

Existing centers unused since 2007, but Unification Ministry hopes for “early resumption” of exchanges

South Korea to expand facilities for video reunions of separated families
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung April 5, 2021
UN to censor North Korea sanctions report at South Korean government’s request
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UN to censor North Korea sanctions report at South Korean government’s request

The U.N. agreed to remove the Loi Hope ship’s identity despite possible links to North Korea, a source told NK Pro

UN to censor North Korea sanctions report at South Korean government’s request
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 2, 2021
Aid groups fret over struggling North Korea programs and COVID-19 red tape

Aid groups fret over struggling North Korea programs and COVID-19 red tape

Long waits, border lockdowns, supply shortages and more — new U.N. report details NGOs complaints in North Korea

Aid groups fret over struggling North Korea programs and COVID-19 red tape
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy April 2, 2021
North Korea’s Air Koryo denies claims that it restarted flights to Beijing

North Korea’s Air Koryo denies claims that it restarted flights to Beijing

Airline official says they are unsure when flight services between Beijing and Pyongyang will resume

North Korea’s Air Koryo denies claims that it restarted flights to Beijing
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 2, 2021
After serious drops in trade, North Korean ship activity surges near China
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After serious drops in trade, North Korean ship activity surges near China

At least five DPRK-flagged ships not seen since 2017 reappeared near the Shandong Peninsula

After serious drops in trade, North Korean ship activity surges near China
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy April 1, 2021
North Korean hackers posed as a cybersecurity firm to launch new attacks
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North Korean hackers posed as a cybersecurity firm to launch new attacks

Google says cybercriminals linked to North Korea created new website and social media profiles to trick victims

North Korean hackers posed as a cybersecurity firm to launch new attacks
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee April 1, 2021
Fed up with COVID-19 rules, dozens of diplomatic staff exit North Korea

Fed up with COVID-19 rules, dozens of diplomatic staff exit North Korea

In a candid Facebook post, Russia’s Embassy said that living in Pyongyang feels like “coronavirus detention”

Fed up with COVID-19 rules, dozens of diplomatic staff exit North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 1, 2021