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Unification ministry budgets $300K for new YouTube channel about North Korea
Channel will ‘inform’ public about DPRK as ministry pivots from promoting dialogue to drawing attention to human rights
February 22, 2024
Seoul confirms existence of mass burial site for UN forces in North Korean city
Unification ministry says defectors testified about Korean War graves, a finding that could support remains recovery
February 21, 2024
ROK pro-unification group disbands in response to North Korea policy changes
Move comes after Kim Jong Un declared unification ‘impossible’ and called for dissolving counterpart organization
February 21, 2024
North Korea used US parts in ballistic missile Russia fired at Ukraine: Report
Researchers find DPRK also used smuggling networks to source missile components from Europe and Asia
February 21, 2024
North Korea-Japan women’s soccer match relocated from DPRK to third country
AFC confirms Olympic qualifier won’t be in Pyongyang, with Japanese media reporting game will take place in Saudi Arabia
February 20, 2024
Chinese man in Australia faces extradition to US over North Korea smuggling
Australian police arrested Jin Guanghua at US request for alleged role in raising cash for DPRK through tobacco sales
February 20, 2024
South Korea, Germany warn of North Korean cyberattacks against defense industry
Joint advisory asserts DPRK cybercriminals are stealing military tech to develop weapons like satellites and submarines
February 20, 2024
Putin gives Kim Jong Un a car in violation of UN sanctions
Latest exchange between Russia and North Korea comes amid ongoing weapons trade
February 20, 2024
North Korea says foreign acts won’t attend spring art festival in April
DPRK officials tell NK News that international artists will perform via video and tourism won’t resume for 2-3 months
February 19, 2024
Activists sentenced to 12 years in prison for taking orders from North Korea
ROK court convicts three South Koreans for spying for DPRK and accepting cash during period of inter-Korean detente
February 19, 2024
