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North Korean media issues rare rebuke of those who waste ‘precious electricity’
Expert says allegations seek to distract from power production problems, while another notes energy theft is pervasive
South Korea evasive about sharing North Korean satellite debris with UN experts
Seoul noncommittal in comments to NK News, though it allowed sanctions investigators to inspect similar wreckage in past
Tuning into mystery: Border trip uncovers obscure TV broadcast into North Korea
Receivers can pick up South Korean programs that air on rare frequency, part of apparent effort to get info into DPRK
What to make of North Korea’s puzzling threats against US spy plane flights
DPRK issued three statements alleging intrusions, in what may be attempt to save face after ROK disparaged its satellite
Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat
North Korean leader’s sister warns of ‘shocking incident’ over flights, after Pyongyang threatened to shoot down planes
The revolving door: Why people end up quitting the North Korea field
Frustration at lack of progress among factors driving exodus, which some fear could diminish understanding of DPRK
What if North Korea keeps its COVID border controls for years to come?
Kim Jong Un may see little value in allowing outsiders to enter again, even if to the detriment of his people
Russian ambassador rejects reports of famine in North Korea, corpses on streets
In interview, Alexander Matsegora admits food situation is ‘not easy’ but dismisses BBC documentary claims of starvation
Beijing pushes back against Blinken’s call for China to do more on North Korea
China again implies US must do more to resolve tensions, as DPRK slams secretary of state’s ‘disgraceful’ trip
North Korea points finger at Zelenskyy after Kakhovka dam collapse
Experts say statement backing Russian narrative seeks to curry favor with Moscow as Ukraine war drags on