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UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’

UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’

Draft resolution from Human Rights Council appears to be response to DPRK’s deployment of troops to fight Ukraine

UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 24, 2025
Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea

Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea

Unification ministry exploring how to contact DPRK for potential repatriation as inter-Korean hotlines remain silent

Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 21, 2025
Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets

Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets

Cheap DPRK apples may benefit Russian consumers but constitute forbidden fruit under UN sanctions that Moscow approved

Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 21, 2025
North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations

North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations

DPRK accuses US of imposing America First policy on UN, though expert says moderate tone seeks to avoid provoking Trump

North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 21, 2025
Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Top Moscow official and DPRK leader discuss Russia-US dialogue as allies continue military cooperation over Ukraine war

Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Joon Ha Park March 21, 2025
North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media

North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media

Kim Jong Un observed test from undisclosed site on last day of US-ROK Freedom Shield drills

North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 21, 2025
North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units

North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units

Pyongyang warns missile deployment in Kyushu would threaten regional stability, despite Tokyo’s denial of reports

North Korea condemns Japan’s reported plans for long-range missile units
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 20, 2025
US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep

US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep

Allies call river crossing near border a symbol of ‘ironclad’ ties amid political upheaval in Seoul and Washington

US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 20, 2025
North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade
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North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade

Chinese trade data records import of 279 paintings in Jan.-Feb., which expert says may have come from sanctioned studio

North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 20, 2025
North Korean troops fighting for Russia have ‘perpetuated’ Ukraine war, US says

North Korean troops fighting for Russia have ‘perpetuated’ Ukraine war, US says

State Department says DPRK ‘bears responsibility’ for conflict, while demanding Russia stop support for Pyongyang

North Korean troops fighting for Russia have ‘perpetuated’ Ukraine war, US says
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill March 20, 2025