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Eye of the TIGER: ROK drone unit holds drills with US on North Korean border
Some 800 soldiers practiced defending against mock enemy, weeks after South Korea failed to intercept DPRK drones
North Korea’s child mortality and stillbirth rates improve in 2021: UN report
Despite positive trend, DPRK’s child death rate remains five times higher than in South Korea
Libyan hospital welcomes dozens of North Korean medical workers
UN sanctions forbid DPRK laborers from working abroad, but country’s doctors have been active in Africa during pandemic
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
