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UN condemns North Korean human rights abuses for 19th straight year

UN condemns North Korean human rights abuses for 19th straight year

General Assembly resolution echoes past criticism, while stressing plight of women and links to international security

UN condemns North Korean human rights abuses for 19th straight year
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 21, 2023
Kim Jong Un says he won’t hesitate to nuke US upon ‘nuclear provocation’

Kim Jong Un says he won’t hesitate to nuke US upon ‘nuclear provocation’

North Korean leader lauds soldiers who launched ICBM as sister Kim Yo Jong denounces UN meeting

Kim Jong Un says he won’t hesitate to nuke US upon ‘nuclear provocation’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 21, 2023
Hairy business: Wigs once again drive up North Korea-China trade in November
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Hairy business: Wigs once again drive up North Korea-China trade in November

DPRK continues to import hair to make wigs, while purchasing millions in foodstuffs and selling raw materials

Hairy business: Wigs once again drive up North Korea-China trade in November
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 20, 2023
South Korean naval conscript indicted for spreading North Korean propaganda

South Korean naval conscript indicted for spreading North Korean propaganda

Sailor also charged with leaking classified information to Chinese contact, facing up to 17 years in prison

South Korean naval conscript indicted for spreading North Korean propaganda
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Lina Park December 20, 2023
UN Security Council calls for dialogue after North Korean ICBM launch

UN Security Council calls for dialogue after North Korean ICBM launch

US and its allies repeat demand that Russia and China act, while DPRK’s partners again blame Washington for tensions

UN Security Council calls for dialogue after North Korean ICBM launch
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 20, 2023
Drills on assassinating Kim Jong Un remain an ‘option,’ ROK defense chief says

Drills on assassinating Kim Jong Un remain an ‘option,’ ROK defense chief says

Shin Won-sik makes rare mention of decapitation strikes against North Korea as US-ROK special forces exercises kick off

Drills on assassinating Kim Jong Un remain an ‘option,’ ROK defense chief says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 19, 2023
North Korean brewery debuts country’s first light beer, Taedonggang No. 8

North Korean brewery debuts country’s first light beer, Taedonggang No. 8

Expert says low-calorie beverage from famous brewhouse could meet untapped demand for beer ‘without the guilt’

North Korean brewery debuts country’s first light beer, Taedonggang No. 8
Joe Smith
Joe Smith December 19, 2023
US, ROK and Japan start real-time data sharing on North Korean missile launches

US, ROK and Japan start real-time data sharing on North Korean missile launches

Seoul says system will improve detection and evaluation of DPRK missiles, with three countries to share info 24/7

US, ROK and Japan start real-time data sharing on North Korean missile launches
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy December 19, 2023
North Korea says it launched Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM in ‘warning’ to US

North Korea says it launched Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM in ‘warning’ to US

Kim Jong Un shows off ‘ultra-hard will for revenge’ with long-range test after US nuclear submarine visits region

North Korea says it launched Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM in ‘warning’ to US
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 19, 2023
North Korea enjoys bumper harvest on back of good weather in 2023: Report

North Korea enjoys bumper harvest on back of good weather in 2023: Report

Seoul estimates crop output increased by 6%, potentially easing food insecurity after recent famine concerns

North Korea enjoys bumper harvest on back of good weather in 2023: Report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 18, 2023
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