News | NK News
NK News Logo
November 19, 2024

News

Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents

North Korean Premier admits to failures in country’s agricultural sector

North Korean Premier admits to failures in country’s agricultural sector

Pak Pong Ju says some not taking full advantage of recent reforms to farming sector

North Korean Premier admits to failures in country’s agricultural sector
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 27, 2018
UN sanctioned ship leaves China, appears near Taiwan
NK PRO

UN sanctioned ship leaves China, appears near Taiwan

Vessel apparently remains relatively active despite UN designation

UN sanctioned ship leaves China, appears near Taiwan
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 26, 2018
At ceremony, two Koreas vow to push for road, rail cooperation with “determination”

At ceremony, two Koreas vow to push for road, rail cooperation with “determination”

"Additional scrutiny" needed before starting joint construction projects, however: MOU

At ceremony, two Koreas vow to push for road, rail cooperation with “determination”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 26, 2018
Russian fuel exports to North Korea increase again in October: ITC
NK PRO

Russian fuel exports to North Korea increase again in October: ITC

Shipment is highest in value terms since July last year

Russian fuel exports to North Korea increase again in October: ITC
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 25, 2018
North Korean state newspaper Rodong Sinmun drops free PDF distribution

North Korean state newspaper Rodong Sinmun drops free PDF distribution

Downloads through Japanese affiliate still available, however

North Korean state newspaper Rodong Sinmun drops free PDF distribution
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 25, 2018
Rodong accuses the U.S. of “fabricating” UN resolution to strengthen sanctions

Rodong accuses the U.S. of “fabricating” UN resolution to strengthen sanctions

Seoul also criticized for "tarnishing atmosphere" of improving ties by raising human rights issue

Rodong accuses the U.S. of “fabricating” UN resolution to strengthen sanctions
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 25, 2018
Judge orders North Korea to pay Otto Warmbier’s parents $501 million in damages

Judge orders North Korea to pay Otto Warmbier’s parents $501 million in damages

North Korea "liable for the torture, hostage taking, and extrajudicial killing of Otto Warmbier"

Judge orders North Korea to pay Otto Warmbier’s parents $501 million in damages
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 24, 2018
Chinese brand-promotion group wraps up week-long Pyongyang business trip

Chinese brand-promotion group wraps up week-long Pyongyang business trip

Investment seminar, B2B meetings, and site inspections on itinerary for group of business leaders

Chinese brand-promotion group wraps up week-long Pyongyang business trip
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 24, 2018
Seoul plans to hold video reunions of separated families early next year: MOU

Seoul plans to hold video reunions of separated families early next year: MOU

Working-level inter-Korean talks on the provision of Tamiflu also expected to be held this week

Seoul plans to hold video reunions of separated families early next year: MOU
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji December 24, 2018
North Korean ship arrives at Chinese port capable of handling bulk
NK PRO

North Korean ship arrives at Chinese port capable of handling bulk

Vessel was formerly tied to sanctions evasion networks in Hong Kong

North Korean ship arrives at Chinese port capable of handling bulk
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 23, 2018