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South Korea to restore guard posts along border after North Korea did same
Experts say both sides set to boost military readiness after DPRK scraps CMA and deploys soldiers to border
November 28, 2023
Kim Jong Un appears to import luxury Maybach, Lexus SUVs despite sanctions
Analysis of state media shows vehicle priced at upwards of $175K in North Korean leader’s entourage during recent event
November 28, 2023
ROK police investigating defectors for sending money to family in North Korea
Defector leader says probes have caused confusion among escapees, who have long been able to send funds through brokers
November 28, 2023
US and North Korea debate DPRK satellite launch at Security Council meeting
Two sides go back and forth about Pyongyang’s right to space program, as council remains divided on DPRK issues
November 28, 2023
North Korea reports on China’s arrest of two Michaels following new allegations
Expert says rare state media mention of Canadians’ case appears tied to Spavor’s recent accusations against Kovrig
November 28, 2023
North Korea says new military satellite watching White House and Pentagon
State media describes details of US and British aircraft carriers in images reportedly reviewed by Kim Jong Un
November 28, 2023
North Korea redeploys soldiers and heavy weapons to inter-Korean border
Photos by ROK military and NK News show restoration of guard posts, days after DPRK scrapped military deal with South
November 27, 2023
North Korea asserts right to launch satellite in defiance of US criticism
DPRK defends launch ahead of UN Security Council meeting, though expert says its justifications ignore international law
November 27, 2023
Infamous North Korean ferry returns home after month of maintenance near Russia
Mangyongbong-92 docks in Wonsan after rare trip to DPRK’s Rason sparked speculation it could operate on routes to Russia
November 27, 2023
North Korea closes embassy in Bangladesh, citing ‘operational’ realignment
Mission closure is 6th in last month, a trend expert says is likely due to fewer opportunities to earn funds for regime
November 27, 2023
