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China steps closer to opening bridge meant to boost trade with North Korea
The cross-border road bridge was completed late last year, but has yet to open or facilitate trade
Chinese food exports to North Korea exceed pre-COVID levels, luxury foods absent
While China increased exports to 500 items in June, no fresh fruit, meat or elite treats were among the 40 food products
Seoul: Defector likely returned North through a drain, may not have COVID-19
Authorities believe that a bag left near the drain likely belongs to a defector surnamed Kim
Kim Jong Un gifts guns to army officers as North Korea marks war anniversary
Pistols were conferred to a new generation of military leaders, who vowed to defend Kim “at the cost of their lives”
‘Runaway’ causes first suspected COVID-19 case in North Korea, state media says
North Korean leader issues lockdown for Kaesong, raises “top-class alert”
South Korean NGO to send African Swine Fever aid and appliances to North Korea
The U.N. Security Council granted sanctions exemptions to an NGO trying to protect North Korea's vulnerable livestock
South Korea’s unification ministry to inspect non-profit groups in mid-August
North Korea human rights advocates criticize the move, some rejecting request to submit documents for inspection
US to forfeit $2.37 million in frozen funds from North Korea-linked entities
The unnamed companies helped the DPRK launder money via wire transfers using known North Korean entities
Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says
While foreseeing impasse will go on until U.S. presidential election, Lee says he "won't hesitate" to meet Kim Jong Un
European Union to impose sanctions on North Korean companies due to cyberattacks
EU to impose first-ever cybersanctions on Chinese, Russian and North Korean entities by end of July, say insiders
