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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
North Korea’s ‘empty’ economic policies created major wealth gap: Kim Jong Un
Leader vows to rebuild industry in every city and town over next 10 years to address widespread ‘backward’ conditions
North Korea to redefine border, purge unification language from constitution
Kim Jong Un calls for destroying inter-Korean rail line and monument while warning of risk of war with ‘hostile’ South
North Korean delegation to attend Non-Aligned Movement summit in Uganda
DPRK’s decision to send vice foreign minister signals summit is becoming less important to Pyongyang, expert says
Russian Far East eyes launch of passenger rail service to North Korea in 2024
Primorsky Krai wants to use trains for tourism, though experts say long journeys and low demand remain obstacles
New North Korean film reveals secret Kim Jong Un visits to weapons factories
Documentary about 2023 shows leader inspecting spaceport construction, rocket launchers disguised as trucks and more
North Korea says it launched solid-fuel ‘hypersonic’ missile
Launch appears to be first test of new system, though leader Kim Jong Un's presence not mentioned
North Korean foreign minister to visit Russia this week: State media
Choe Son Hui will visit Moscow after counterpart extended invitation for an ‘official visit’
North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile into East Sea: JCS
First known ballistic missile launch of 2024 comes after Kim Jong Un called for major reset in inter-Korean relations
North Korean propaganda sites offline for second day in likely sign of removal
Expert says DPRK may be revamping external messaging after abandoning unification as a policy goal
US sanctions Russian entities for transfer and testing of North Korean missiles
Designation of airline, research complex and firing range come after Russia appeared to use DPRK missiles in Ukraine