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Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘ashamed and sorry’ for neglecting economy

Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘ashamed and sorry’ for neglecting economy

North Korean leader calls for ‘rural industrial revolution’ in speech at ceremony kicking off ‘20x10 policy’

Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘ashamed and sorry’ for neglecting economy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 29, 2024
Large-scale US-ROK drills to start March 4 amid elevated North Korea tensions

Large-scale US-ROK drills to start March 4 amid elevated North Korea tensions

Freedom Shield will feature live-fire exercises on shooting down DPRK cruise missiles but not training near border

Large-scale US-ROK drills to start March 4 amid elevated North Korea tensions
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 28, 2024
Lee Nak-yon calls for Yoon administration to seek summit with North Korea

Lee Nak-yon calls for Yoon administration to seek summit with North Korea

Progressive politician suggests Moon Jae-in play role in engaging Pyongyang, stresses need to reduce military tensions

Lee Nak-yon calls for Yoon administration to seek summit with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2024
German delegation visiting North Korea to inspect embassy building in Pyongyang

German delegation visiting North Korea to inspect embassy building in Pyongyang

Visit likely first by European staff since pandemic began, though Germany says it doesn’t guarantee embassy reopening

German delegation visiting North Korea to inspect embassy building in Pyongyang
Joe Smith
Joe Smith February 27, 2024
North Korea once again fails to pay its contribution to UN budget on time

North Korea once again fails to pay its contribution to UN budget on time

DPRK has repeatedly paid late in recent years, which one expert says may reflect country’s financial struggles

North Korea once again fails to pay its contribution to UN budget on time
Joe Smith
Joe Smith February 26, 2024
North Korea kicks off fourth 10,000-home project in capital in four years

North Korea kicks off fourth 10,000-home project in capital in four years

Kim Jong Un attends ceremony for next stage of five-year housing project, even as previously built apartments sit empty

North Korea kicks off fourth 10,000-home project in capital in four years
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 26, 2024
EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia

EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia

European Council also designates DPRK missile bureau, while US sanctions Russian ports involved in weapons shipments

EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 26, 2024
North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists

North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists

UNICEF and Red Cross say they don’t yet known when they can return but are pushing to deliver much-needed assistance

North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 23, 2024
North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports

North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports

Expert says record number of exchanges in February point to preparations for Putin visit to Pyongyang later this year

North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 23, 2024
US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief

US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief

Shin Won-sik says US would give up ‘global leadership’ by doing so, amid concerns about possible second Trump term

US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 23, 2024
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