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North Korean soccer team to face Japan in Pyongyang this month as scheduled
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North Korean soccer team to face Japan in Pyongyang this month as scheduled

AFC says men’s World Cup qualifier will not be relocated, setting stage for return of international sport to DPRK

North Korean soccer team to face Japan in Pyongyang this month as scheduled
Joe SmithJoe Smith March 12, 2024
North Korea clears remains of inter-Korean liaison office it blew up 4 years ago
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North Korea clears remains of inter-Korean liaison office it blew up 4 years ago

Removal comes as DPRK turns back on inter-Korean ties and signals it won’t resume cooperation in future, expert says

North Korea clears remains of inter-Korean liaison office it blew up 4 years ago
Lina ParkLina Park | Shreyas Reddy March 11, 2024
North Korea starts building factories in 13 more areas for rural development
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North Korea starts building factories in 13 more areas for rural development

DPRK finishes breaking ground in 20 cities and counties, while hinting party will directly oversee 20x10 initiative

North Korea starts building factories in 13 more areas for rural development
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park March 11, 2024
North Korean delegation visits Mongolia for first time in five years
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North Korean delegation visits Mongolia for first time in five years

Vice foreign minister held talks with Mongolian counterpart in sign of DPRK efforts to reengage international community

North Korean delegation visits Mongolia for first time in five years
Joe SmithJoe Smith March 11, 2024
Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart
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Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart

Shipping operation alleged to provide DPRK weapons for use against Ukraine had appeared to be on pause for a month

Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 11, 2024
North Korea tried to jam US-ROK navigation system during drills, Seoul says
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North Korea tried to jam US-ROK navigation system during drills, Seoul says

South Korea reports no military or civilian damage from first reported GPS jamming by DPRK in eight years

North Korea tried to jam US-ROK navigation system during drills, Seoul says
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park March 8, 2024
Seoul’s foreign ministry to dissolve headquarters for North Korea peace talks
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Seoul’s foreign ministry to dissolve headquarters for North Korea peace talks

Experts say change reflects Seoul’s focus on deterrence over diplomacy but express concerns about one-sided approach

Seoul’s foreign ministry to dissolve headquarters for North Korea peace talks
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park March 8, 2024
US court orders forfeiture of 145 crypto accounts tied to North Korea cybercrime
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US court orders forfeiture of 145 crypto accounts tied to North Korea cybercrime

Washington alleges two Chinese nationals used accounts to launder some $100M in virtual assets stolen by DPRK

US court orders forfeiture of 145 crypto accounts tied to North Korea cybercrime
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 8, 2024
Japan-born North Korean soccer player joins South Korean domestic team
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Japan-born North Korean soccer player joins South Korean domestic team

Ri Yong-jik moves to Anyang FC after 11 year career in Japan, becoming latest North Korean to play for ROK club

Japan-born North Korean soccer player joins South Korean domestic team
Joe SmithJoe Smith March 8, 2024
North Korea’s ‘draconian’ COVID response exacerbated humanitarian crisis: Report
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North Korea’s ‘draconian’ COVID response exacerbated humanitarian crisis: Report

Human Rights Watch says sealing border had ‘devastating consequences,’ while highlighting adverse impact of sanctions

North Korea’s ‘draconian’ COVID response exacerbated humanitarian crisis: Report
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy March 8, 2024