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ROK investigating progressive groups for establishing pro-North Korea spy cells
Conservative lawmakers say far-left party in Jeju and Changwon was allegedly in contact with DPRK agents
Only 67 North Korean defectors reach South in 2022, second fewest ever
Reality on ground inside DPRK more opaque than ever as COVID border measures pose barriers to escape, expert says
North Korea-China trade dips nearly 20% in November after reaching pandemic high
Sharp drop in exports drives overall decline, though bilateral trade remains higher than most months during pandemic
NGO calls for reinvestigating Dutch firms that allegedly employed North Koreans
La Strada appeals dismissal of case due to lack of evidence, maintains companies knew of North Korean shipyard workers
UN passes resolution condemning North Korean human rights for 18th straight year
DPRK rejects ‘grave infringement’ as US-led conspiracy to overthrow the Kim Jong Un regime
Drop in North Korean crop output aggravates domestic food shortages: Report
ROK researchers blame floods and drought for shortfall, while expert says estimate doesn’t provide full picture
ROK envoy laments domestic politicization of North Korean human rights
Lee Shin-wha says left-right ‘divide’ impedes action at Seoul event, as others bemoan lack of attention on DPRK issues
Malaria cases jump in North Korea for first time in decade: WHO
Despite 23% increase last year, UN agency says the DPRK is still on track to eradicate disease by 2025
31 countries call for open Security Council meeting on North Korean human rights
UN body has not publicly discussed the issue in over five years following Chinese opposition
US sanctions North Korean border guards for stopping people from escaping
New designations to mark Human Rights Day also target foreign companies and individuals tied to DPRK animation firm
