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North Korea illegally added six cargo ships to aging fleet last year: UN report
DPRK appears to be registering vessels under own flag more quickly, UN experts say, in apparent disregard of sanctions
Food imports help drive North Korean trade with China to three-year high
China sent large amounts of wheat and sugar in Jan. and Feb., but expert anticipates little impact on food insecurity
Four South Koreans indicted for allegedly spying for North Korea near Busan
Prosecutors accuse suspects of taking orders and money from Pyongyang and seeking to incite anti-American sentiment
South Korean party leader declares ‘war’ against alleged pro-North Korea union
Kim Gi-hyeon targets country’s largest trade union in what expert says reflects conservative disdain for organized labor
North Korea denounces US for organizing UN meeting on its human rights record
Foreign ministry accuses Washington of ‘hostile acts’ timed with US-ROK military drills that kicked off Monday
Kim Jong Un leads military meeting on ‘powerfully’ responding to US-ROK drills
Enlarged meeting of Central Military Commission comes as allies set to kick off large-scale spring exercises this week
North Korea fires short-range missile toward Yellow Sea: ROK military
South Korea says it detected missile fired from west coast at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, as US-ROK forces hold joint drills
UN envoy calls for North Korea to protect women from gender-based violence
Elizabeth Salmon recommends female guards supervise women in detention and steps to ensure abortion access in new report
Seoul forms committee to oversee launch of North Korean human rights foundation
Foundation has been stuck in limbo for years despite 2016 law calling for its establishment
North Korean doctors performing surgeries in Libya, graphic photos show
DPRK medical team that arrived in January is working shifts at local hospital, amid apparent staff shortages
