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North Korean fishermen hidden on Chinese trawlers in Indian Ocean for years: NGO
New report reveals DPRK exploits maritime domain to earn revenue from North Korean fishermen forced to labor
South Korean officials avoid jail for forced repatriation of DPRK fishermen
Prosecutors had sought 3-5 years prison time for four Moon administration officials’ involvement in 2019 repatriation
North Korea rights groups fear their collapse after Musk pushes US funding cuts
Trump administration’s freeze of NED funds deals a blow to DPRK human rights groups and could be gift for Kim Jong Un
UN office urges NGOs to improve North Korean human rights record keeping
OHCHR report criticizes separate databases but civic groups raise issue of victims’ consent and confidentiality
Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns
Dutch firm facilitating first such trip in 5 years says potential investors can visit in May but expert warns of risks
55 North Koreans arrive in South in late 2024, bringing annual total to 236
While defector numbers have somewhat recovered from all-time low in 2021, they remain far below pre-pandemic figures
Trump’s intelligence nominee calls for risk reduction in North Korea policy
Tulsi Gabbard’s comments mark another signal of potential shift away from longstanding U.S. focus on denuclearization
North Korean troops in Russia sent for retraining after heavy losses: Ukraine
But Kyiv says DPRK soldiers expected to continue fighting in Kursk amid reports of temporary retreat from front lines
Satellite imagery reveals extensive upgrades at North Korean prison camps
NK Pro analysis reveals two facilities rebuilt and a third expanded, likely to improve security and handle more inmates
FAO and UNICEF win sanctions exemptions to deliver $163K in aid to North Korea
Assistance is aimed at improving agricultural production and providing clean water as humanitarian staff remain shut out
