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Security Council impasse threatens to shut down North Korea sanctions panel

Security Council impasse threatens to shut down North Korea sanctions panel

Russia could refuse to extend Panel of Experts’ mandate if proposals to curtail its work aren’t accepted, sources say

Security Council impasse threatens to shut down North Korea sanctions panel
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 20, 2024
South Korean man fined for illegally publishing North Korean historical novel

South Korean man fined for illegally publishing North Korean historical novel

Seoul court says sale of book about 15th century physician violated inter-Korean exchange rules

South Korean man fined for illegally publishing North Korean historical novel
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 20, 2024
Kim Jong Un oversees hypersonic missile engine test: State media

Kim Jong Un oversees hypersonic missile engine test: State media

Static engine test for intermediate-range missile comes after first launch of missile system in January

Kim Jong Un oversees hypersonic missile engine test: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 20, 2024
North Korea rejects six media requests to cover World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang

North Korea rejects six media requests to cover World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang

NK News among outlets denied entry for match against Japan, which expert attributes to hardline DPRK policy toward ROK

North Korea rejects six media requests to cover World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi March 19, 2024
China spars with UN human rights envoy over forced repatriation of North Koreans

China spars with UN human rights envoy over forced repatriation of North Koreans

Beijing’s delegate disparages defectors as illegal migrants, rejecting concerns that escapees face torture back in DPRK

China spars with UN human rights envoy over forced repatriation of North Koreans
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 19, 2024
North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia for Ukraine war: Seoul

North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia for Ukraine war: Seoul

ROK defense chief says scale of arms trade increasing but that Seoul still won’t provide lethal weapons to Ukraine

North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia for Ukraine war: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 19, 2024
North Korea’s trade with China slumps in first two months on fall in imports

North Korea’s trade with China slumps in first two months on fall in imports

Overall trade falls from $257M in December to just $120M in February, but DPRK’s exports more than double on year

North Korea’s trade with China slumps in first two months on fall in imports
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 19, 2024
Russian officials, ballet dancers visit North Korea to promote cultural ties

Russian officials, ballet dancers visit North Korea to promote cultural ties

Delegations from Far East and culture ministry mark latest push to expand cooperation beyond arms sales for Ukraine war

Russian officials, ballet dancers visit North Korea to promote cultural ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 19, 2024
North Korea calls ROK by official name in broadcast on inter-Korean soccer match

North Korea calls ROK by official name in broadcast on inter-Korean soccer match

Expert says shift from referring to South team as ‘puppets’ reflects DPRK’s new policy viewing ROK as separate country

North Korea calls ROK by official name in broadcast on inter-Korean soccer match
Lina Park
Lina Park March 19, 2024
North Korea says Kim Jong Un led salvo tests of nuclear-capable rocket systems

North Korea says Kim Jong Un led salvo tests of nuclear-capable rocket systems

Monday's test was fifth military drill overseen by North Korean leader in last two weeks

North Korea says Kim Jong Un led salvo tests of nuclear-capable rocket systems
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 19, 2024
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