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Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
Ruling cites violations of privacy laws to justify censorship, amid official sensitivity about DPRK support for war
Culinary dreams: North Korean defectors seek a fresh start in South’s kitchens
Seoul is trying to help escapees to break into food industry, as discrimination and cultural differences pose challenges
North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark
Recognition boosts Pyongyang’s efforts to promote mountain as both geological treasure and sacred symbol of Kim dynasty
South Korea establishes ties with Syria, a longstanding North Korea ally
Move following Assad’s fall ends a decades-long diplomatic freeze and undercuts DPRK’s position in Middle East
Beyond the finish line: Foreign runners reflect on rare journey to North Korea
Participants in Pyongyang marathon share impressions of a ‘modern’ city and ‘curious’ people after first race in 6 years
ROK authorities bust Indonesian captain for unauthorized voyage to North Korea
Cargo ship was seized by Busan Coast Guard after falsely reporting its whereabouts and traveling to Wonsan Port
North Korea’s infant mortality rate rises for second straight year amid pandemic
UN agency estimates rate rose in 2023 which expert says is likely due to strict border controls disrupting vaccinations
Some 1,500 North Korean troops spotted near border after Yoon’s impeachment
ROK military reports land-clearing and fortification work as acting leadership warns of potential provocations
UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution on North Korea for 10th straight year
Resolution, adopted unanimously, raises alarms over DPRK’s military aid to Russia and ongoing human rights abuses
US, South Korea reaffirm commitment to North Korea’s complete denuclearization
Deputy foreign ministers spoke via telephone just day after US president called DPRK a ‘big nuclear nation’
