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Human rights dialogue with North Korea a ‘top priority,’ new UN envoy says
Elizabeth Salmón says lack of dialogue an obstacle to improving situation, though some experts doubt value of engagement
New unification minister encourages World Food Program to help North Korea
Kwon Young-se says food aid to DPRK should not be affected by state of inter-Korean relations or other political issues
North Korea recognizes breakaway republics of Donetsk and Luhansk in Ukraine
Expert says move seeks to improve ties with Russia, as Kyiv swiftly severs diplomatic ties with Pyongyang
Seoul prosecutors raid spy agency over forced repatriation of North Koreans
Raid into 2019 repatriation and DPRK’s 2020 killing of ROK official target spy agency's role in cases, prosecutors say
US seeks more funding to help North Korean defectors, other refugees in Asia
State Department seeks budget increase after earmarking millions for projects that support ‘sustainable reforms’ in DPRK
12 North Korean fishermen sentenced for attacking Russian coast guard
Russian court gives prison terms to two for deadly 2019 incident over illegal fishing, while releasing rest
North Korea likely acquired ship that sailed from Busan to Nampho: Investigation
Expert says vessel’s new flag and owner suggest DPRK leveraged companies and foreign nationals to evade sanctions
41% of North Koreans face malnourishment during pandemic: Report
UN agencies say DPRK among the countries with highest rates of hunger as aid slows to a trickle
North Korea eyes increased cooperation with Russia, Ukraine breakaway regions
Experts say DPRK likely seeks to send workers to Russia to earn money, as sanction concerns fade
North Korean ships linked to coal smuggling congregate at Chinese port
Expert says rising coal prices and lax sanctions enforcement appear to be driving uptick in DPRK exports
