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Kim Jong Un kicks off major meeting to round out ‘year of great transformation’
North Korean leader projects optimism at start of multi-day plenum expected to set nuclear and economic agenda
December 27, 2023
Seoul unveils ambitious plan to raise awareness about North Korean human rights
Three-year road map calls for research center and sending info to DPRK citizens, but experts say some goals unrealistic
December 26, 2023
UN refugee agency calls for China to give ‘humanitarian space’ to North Koreans
Letter sent in July stressed severe treatment returnees face but failed to stop forced repatriation of 100s in October
December 26, 2023
Activity at North Korea’s light water reactor raises ‘serious concerns,’ US says
IAEA chief cites water discharge as evidence of operation, as experts assess reactor could produce plutonium for nukes
December 25, 2023
South Korean city rekindles border Christmas lights that angered North Korea
Gimpo turns on holiday display for first time since DPRK called Christmas tree a ‘declaration of war’ nine years ago
December 25, 2023
Singapore man wanted in US indicted for smuggling oil to North Korea
Kwek Kee Seng and accomplice face years in Singapore prison for allegedly facilitating shipments of gas oil in 2019
December 22, 2023
Japan OKs record $56B defense budget, looking to counter North Korean missiles
Draft budget allocates funds for missile defense ships, counterstrike capabilities and hypersonic missile interceptors
December 22, 2023
Seoul approves just two requests to send humanitarian aid to North Korea in 2023
Drop from 12 projects last year comes as Yoon government has cut funding for aid initiatives and questioned their value
December 22, 2023
Russian region in Siberia seeks 2,000 North Koreans for construction projects
Novosibirsk Oblast official cites ongoing labor shortages and implies workers could be sent to Russia-occupied Ukraine
December 22, 2023
UN condemns North Korean human rights abuses for 19th straight year
General Assembly resolution echoes past criticism, while stressing plight of women and links to international security
December 21, 2023
