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Japan imported North Korean goods during pandemic despite blanket trade ban
Customs data records over $26K of imports from DPRK since 2019, raising concerns about funneling of money to Pyongyang
June 30, 2023
North Korean satellite to fall toward Earth after 7 years in space, experts say
Kwangmyongsong-4, launched in 2016, is expected to completely burn up in atmosphere on Friday
June 30, 2023
Seoul asks North Korea to give notice before releasing water from border dam
Request comes as DPRK authorities warn of heavy rain in border areas following start of monsoon season
June 30, 2023
China’s new spy law may curb North Korea aid work, endanger defectors: Experts
Law set to go into effect July 1 expands definition of espionage in ways some fear could include DPRK-related activities
June 29, 2023
Sanctioned North Korean tanker appears to transfer oil to freighters near Nampho
Satellite imagery shows three DPRK ships side-by-side, in what expert calls possible attempt to conceal energy imports
June 29, 2023
Yoon names professor who called for DPRK regime change as unification minister
Kim Yung-ho pledges to create plan for unification with North Korea based on ‘liberal democratic order’
June 29, 2023
North Korea offers rare look at its newest naval corvette
State media shows Amnok-class warship for first time, underlining low priority of conventional navy vessels
June 28, 2023
Seoul sanctions Russian national for aiding North Korean weapons program
Foreign ministry says designation of Choi Chon Gon is first against former South Korean citizen
June 28, 2023
New North Korean posters depict nuke attack on US, shooting at ROK leafleting
State media reveals five violent and vulgar propaganda posters as DPRK riles up citizens against ‘main enemies’
June 27, 2023
North Korea plans to build two new naval frigates by 2026, IMO data shows
Expert says DPRK should be able to produce steel for warships if needed, as country moves to upgrade outdated fleet
June 27, 2023
