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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
Two Russian diplomats in North Korea freed after 30-day quarantine
Natalya Noskova and Vadim Tetin arrived in the DPRK on March 9, brought diplomatic mail and medicine into the country
Russia’s reported oil exports to North Korea drop in January: data
Refined petroleum exports to DPRK from Russia down more than 65 percent compared to same month last year
Pyongyang General Hospital construction “ahead of schedule”: KCNA
Foundational excavation completed by April 5, state media says, while imagery shows rapid progress
North Korean ruling party HQ sees more upgrades ahead of major April events
Demolition of possible private medical clinic and new construction follows last year’s renovations at WPK compound
Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus
New date for North Korea’s largest trade fair set for May yet to be determined, while April sci-tech fair also delayed
South Korean military to hold two-week field training exercise this month
4500 soldiers to undergo training at the Korea Combat Training Center (KCTC) in Gangwon province
709 people in North Korea tested for COVID-19, no confirmed cases: WHO
World Health Organization receiving "weekly updates” from DPRK authorities, official tells Reuters
North Korea’s “increasingly sophisticated” nuclear program threatens U.S.: DOD
Pentagon cites deterrence against North Korea in its "rationale" for U.S. nuclear arsenal
Despite route log data, North Korean vessel did not visit Australia
DPRK vessel appears to have engaged in spoofing
In COVID-19 fight, North Koreans told to avoid alcohol and unapproved medicines
DPRK TV bulletin also tells citizens to frequently change out masks and boost immunity with folk remedies
