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North Korean human rights issues were pushed to the side in 2020: UN report

North Korean human rights issues were pushed to the side in 2020: UN report

Experts say that efforts to bring Pyongyang to the negotiating table overshadowed North Korean human rights issues

North Korean human rights issues were pushed to the side in 2020: UN report
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung February 1, 2021
North Korea once again claims zero confirmed cases of COVID-19

North Korea once again claims zero confirmed cases of COVID-19

North Korea told the World Health Organization that it's still monitoring the virus, but has zero cases as of Jan. 21.

North Korea once again claims zero confirmed cases of COVID-19
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis January 30, 2021
North Korea speaks up to defend China amid genocide allegations

North Korea speaks up to defend China amid genocide allegations

DPRK foreign ministry says western countries have a “human rights virus” after US officials accuse China of genocide

North Korea speaks up to defend China amid genocide allegations
David Volodzko
David Volodzko January 29, 2021
North Korean defector-author Jang Jin-sung accused of rape and sexual assault

North Korean defector-author Jang Jin-sung accused of rape and sexual assault

Alleged victim files criminal complaint, author of “Dear Leader” memoir and second alleged perpetrator claim innocence

North Korean defector-author Jang Jin-sung accused of rape and sexual assault
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung January 29, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak in Chinese borderlands poses a threat to North Koreans

COVID-19 outbreak in Chinese borderlands poses a threat to North Koreans

The Jilin province area had 473 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Jan. 29, just 60 miles from the DPRK-China border

COVID-19 outbreak in Chinese borderlands poses a threat to North Koreans
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy January 29, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s wife has been missing from the public eye for more than a year

Kim Jong Un’s wife has been missing from the public eye for more than a year

Experts say that Ri Sol Ju was last seen in state media on Jan. 26, 2020

Kim Jong Un’s wife has been missing from the public eye for more than a year
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 28, 2021
North Korea’s market exchange rate for foreigners suddenly drops by more than 9%

North Korea’s market exchange rate for foreigners suddenly drops by more than 9%

The abrupt shift could mean trade and travel restrictions will stay in place for the foreseeable future, experts say

North Korea’s market exchange rate for foreigners suddenly drops by more than 9%
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 28, 2021
Amid COVID-19 trade lockdown, North Korea opens borders for sugar and big tires
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Amid COVID-19 trade lockdown, North Korea opens borders for sugar and big tires

Dec. 2020 trade data shows North Korea’s priorities during a general COVID-19-related slowdown

Amid COVID-19 trade lockdown, North Korea opens borders for sugar and big tires
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy January 28, 2021
China says it’s ‘doing its best’ to give COVID-19 aid to citizens in North Korea

China says it’s ‘doing its best’ to give COVID-19 aid to citizens in North Korea

China’s Embassy in North Korea says it distributed masks, disinfectant and other COVID-19-related items

China says it’s ‘doing its best’ to give COVID-19 aid to citizens in North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 28, 2021
Biden’s UN pick wants China and Russia to choke North Korean nuclear program

Biden’s UN pick wants China and Russia to choke North Korean nuclear program

Linda Thomas-Greenfield is nominated to be America’s ambassador to the United Nations 

Biden’s UN pick wants China and Russia to choke North Korean nuclear program
David Volodzko
David Volodzko January 27, 2021