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UN investigating claims of rampant North Korean wildlife trafficking in Africa
DPRK officials allegedly smuggled tens of millions in rhino horns and elephant tusks via Mozambique and other countries
North Korean man used companies in SE Asia to illicitly import brandy: Report
UN Panel of Experts recommends blacklisting Nam Chol Ung, alleging he owns resorts and restaurants that support regime
China spars with UN human rights envoy over forced repatriation of North Koreans
Beijing’s delegate disparages defectors as illegal migrants, rejecting concerns that escapees face torture back in DPRK
North Korea renovated major concentration camp during pandemic, imagery shows
Expert says Kwalliso No. 25 was likely preparing for rise in prisoners due to harsh new laws and border reopening
Seoul denying requests to contact North Korea about aid shipments, NGOs say
Humanitarian groups stress need to coordinate with partners, but Seoul worries DPRK will ‘exploit’ inter-Korean exchange
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
South Korea to designate July 14 as ‘North Korean Defectors’ Day’
Escapees welcome move to raise awareness about DPRK issues but express concern day could be politicized
Unification ministry budgets $300K for new YouTube channel about North Korea
Channel will ‘inform’ public about DPRK as ministry pivots from promoting dialogue to drawing attention to human rights
Interview: Human rights envoy says US isn’t just ‘wagging finger’ at North Korea
Julie Turner says US is willing to discuss its own record with Pyongyang and responds to DPRK criticism of her work
Activists sentenced to 12 years in prison for taking orders from North Korea
ROK court convicts three South Koreans for spying for DPRK and accepting cash during period of inter-Korean detente
