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North Korean airline operates flight to Beijing, first in two months
Air Koryo plane landed in China on Tuesday, latest in series of flights since DPRK began to ease border controls
October 24, 2023
Several North Koreans in ROK custody after crossing sea border by boat: Seoul
South Korean authorities say presumed defectors are under investigation after being found off east coast Tuesday morning
October 24, 2023
Family appeals to UN to stop repatriation of North Korean woman in China
Appeal says Kim Sun-hyang is being held in Chinese prison, naming one of 2,000 who face forced return for first time
October 23, 2023
Major Russian container port tied to alleged North Korea weapons trade: Imagery
NK Pro analysis shows Angara ship visited Vostochny port between trips to DPRK, suggesting it’s a 2nd base for operation
October 23, 2023
US, ROK, Japan hold first joint aerial drill despite North Korean warnings
American B-52H nuclear bomber joins exercise off Korea’s southern coast aimed at deterring Pyongyang
October 23, 2023
North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in software development app: Report
Attackers could use exploit to compromise software while it’s still under development, expert says
October 20, 2023
Imports of food and hair for wigs drive 4-year high in North Korea-China trade
Surge in wheat purchases points to effort to diversify diets, while imports of sanctioned goods increase 19-fold
October 20, 2023
US soldier who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, soliciting child porn
US Army charges Travis King with eight violations of military law following his release from two-month detention in DPRK
October 20, 2023
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets Russia’s top diplomat in Pyongyang
Sergei Lavrov said he discussed intensifying political and economic ties with his DPRK counterpart Choe Son Hui
October 19, 2023
UN envoy raises North Korea gender issues, but experts lament lack of detail
Elizabeth Salmon calls for ‘women’s participation’ in peace efforts in latest report on DPRK human rights
October 19, 2023
