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North Korea phasing out ‘Day of Sun’ as name for biggest holiday: Tour agencies
Changes in how to refer to birthdays of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il may be effort to elevate current leader, expert says
April 29, 2024
Russia to gift eagles, snakes and other animals to North Korea’s biggest zoo
Expert says vow to send over 40 animals to Pyongyang Zoo reflects Moscow’s desire to expand ties beyond geopolitics
April 29, 2024
North Korea demolished facilities along roads connecting Koreas, Seoul says
Confirmation comes as local media report the DPRK has laid anti-tank and -personnel mines at multiple crossings
April 29, 2024
South Korean hotel removes name of Kim Jong Un aide from marketing for VIP suite
Skybay Hotel drops Hyon Song Wol from name of room where senior official stayed as interest in North Korea declines
April 29, 2024
Chinese shipyard hosts cargo vessel linked to North Korea-Russia arms trade
Expert says shipyard likely violated sanctions and could face punitive actions after Russian ship Angara moored there
April 26, 2024
Kim Jong Un rolls up with six new Toyota SUVs in convoy at latest appearance
Acquisition of customized Japanese vehicles is another demonstration of North Korea’s ability to evade sanctions
April 26, 2024
ROK, US officials to visit site where North Korea abducted high schoolers
Seoul envoy announces trip amid efforts to draw attention to kidnappings and update UN human rights report
April 26, 2024
Kim Jong Un guides test of rocket developed by ‘newly-founded’ military factory
Test comes as North Korea celebrates 92nd founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army
April 26, 2024
Yoon, Kishida deserve Nobel Peace Prize for boosting military ties: US official
Kurt Campbell praises trilateral cooperation to counter North Korea as ROK opposition objects to ‘military alliance’
April 25, 2024
North Korea blasts US for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions panel
Statement comes after US signaled it was exploring new options ahead of expected end of Panel of Experts on April 30
April 25, 2024
