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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
North Korean women suffer ‘gender-specific’ abuses, new UN report says
Interviews with 100 female defectors detail sexual assault, forced labor and food deprivation in the DPRK
North Korea places new rules on diplomats following suspected COVID-19 case
Regulations place firm new restrictions on foreign envoys' freedom of movement, public gatherings
JCS: Defector likely went past military barrier and swam towards North Korea
South Korean military officials admitted that security operations may have "overlooked" DPRK-bound redefections
South Korea wins permission to develop new solid-fuel space rocket
Technology will likely be for civilian use, but development could lead to improved military capabilities
Kim Jong Un says those who challenge North Korea’s nukes will ‘pay dearly’
DPRK leader defends ‘permanent’ nuclear war deterrent at Korean War veterans conference
US congressman pushes for peace deal with North Korea on armistice anniversary
U.S. politicians said that peace is important for disarmament and regional stability
North Korea thanks ASEAN for supporting dialogue to achieve peace on peninsula
Remarks come after U.S. side reiterates support for the full denuclearization of Korean peninsula
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
