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23 North Korean defectors reach South Korea in third quarter: Seoul
Group defection of overseas workers appears to drive slight uptick, though numbers still far below pre-pandemic levels
Guns and NFTs: UN report spotlights ‘unhindered’ North Korea sanctions evasion
A roundup of NK News and NK Pro coverage of the Panel of Experts’ findings on fuel smuggling, novel cybercrimes and more
US issues new sanctions in latest crackdown on North Korean fuel imports
Designation of two individuals and three companies accused of smuggling oil follows series of recent DPRK missile tests
Pushing the envelope? Full Trump-Kim letters released but authenticity unclear
South Korean journal provides full text of letters for first time but tells NK News it has never seen original copies
US, ROK conduct naval drills in response to North Korean ‘provocations’: Seoul
South Korean military says exercises strengthen allies’ defense posture, after additional DPRK missile tests this week
North Korean coal smuggling ship reappears after 3 years with stolen identity
Un Bong 2 appears to follow precedent by again flying Tanzania’s colors when moving illicit coal for Pyongyang
US aircraft carrier makes U-turn to peninsula after North Korean missile tests
USS Ronald Regans’ surprise return aims to show alliance’s ‘resolute will’ to respond to DPRK ‘provocations,’ Seoul says
North Korea voices support for Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory
Foreign ministry accuses UN of harboring ‘gangster-like double standards’ after vote to condemn Moscow fails
US company fined $115k for sending gift cards, other goods to North Korea
Treasury says Tango Cards faced nearly $10m in fines, but disclosed the violations and cooperated with authorities
North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles into East Sea: JCS
Missile launches mark the DPRK’s fourth testing event in the past week