News | NK News
NK News Logo
November 20, 2024

News

Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents

Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus

Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus

Companies involved in growing DPRK trade events expect cancellations or postponement, but await official word

Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 19, 2020
North Korean quarantine workers wearing U.S.-brand protective suits: state media

North Korean quarantine workers wearing U.S.-brand protective suits: state media

DPRK state media photos show workers wearing what appear to be 3M and DuPont Tyvek hazmat suits

North Korean quarantine workers wearing U.S.-brand protective suits: state media
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 19, 2020
Following Brexit, North Korean embassy in Germany now running relations with EU

Following Brexit, North Korean embassy in Germany now running relations with EU

"Last minute" move comes amid broader reshuffle in DPRK foreign ministry

Following Brexit, North Korean embassy in Germany now running relations with EU
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer | Oliver Hotham March 19, 2020
Kim Jong Un spotted using armored Lexus luxury sedan
NK PRO

Kim Jong Un spotted using armored Lexus luxury sedan

Vehicle features custom B6-level heavy-armor protection, expert says

Kim Jong Un spotted using armored Lexus luxury sedan
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 18, 2020
North Korean media marks three years since 2017 high-thrust rocket engine test

North Korean media marks three years since 2017 high-thrust rocket engine test

Rodong Sinmun hails "ground-breaking turning point" in DPRK's national defense capabilities

North Korean media marks three years since 2017 high-thrust rocket engine test
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 18, 2020
Kim Jong Un orders large new Pyongyang General Hospital to be built by October

Kim Jong Un orders large new Pyongyang General Hospital to be built by October

North Korean leader in speech at ground-breaking ceremony Tuesday said country lacks modern medical facilities

Kim Jong Un orders large new Pyongyang General Hospital to be built by October
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 17, 2020
North Korean missile activity unaffected by global COVID-19 fears: U.S. official

North Korean missile activity unaffected by global COVID-19 fears: U.S. official

"Day-to-day operations" in DPRK continue as normal, Admiral Charles A. Richard tells journalist

North Korean missile activity unaffected by global COVID-19 fears: U.S. official
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer March 17, 2020
Upgrades, activity ongoing at North Korea’s satellite control center: imagery
NK PRO

Upgrades, activity ongoing at North Korea’s satellite control center: imagery

Facilities in Pyongyang under construction since mid-2017 may be planned “space environment testing base”

Upgrades, activity ongoing at North Korea’s satellite control center: imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 17, 2020
North Korea underlines importance of increasing the quality of “remote lectures”

North Korea underlines importance of increasing the quality of “remote lectures”

Rodong Sinmun also reports on how other countries are mandating remote learning to prevent the spread of COVID-19

North Korea underlines importance of increasing the quality of “remote lectures”
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 17, 2020
COVID-19 prevention equipment to be delivered to North Korea this week: UNICEF

COVID-19 prevention equipment to be delivered to North Korea this week: UNICEF

PPE set to be delivered by land through DPRK-China border, while UNICEF seeks additional $540,312 funding

COVID-19 prevention equipment to be delivered to North Korea this week: UNICEF
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 17, 2020