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Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
Satellite imagery shows progress repairing broken bridges in Jagang as North Korean leader pushes back project deadline
October 22, 2024
North Korea denies it has deployed troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine
DPRK representative tells UN claims are ‘groundless’ as Seoul calls deployment an ‘attack’ on UN sanctions regime
October 22, 2024
76 North Korean escapees arrive in South Korea in third quarter
Numbers remain far below pre-COVID levels but include rare direct defections over inter-Korean border
October 22, 2024
Seoul weighing ‘various’ responses to North Korea sending troops to Ukraine
Defense ministry declines to state whether ROK will provide lethal aid to Kyiv amid questions about extent of deployment
October 21, 2024
New video appears to show North Korean soldiers receiving uniforms in Russia
Experts say footage released by Ukraine shows soldiers speaking in northern dialect and was likely filmed in Far East
October 21, 2024
Fabric and hair top North Korean imports from China, followed by processed foods
Expert says uptick in food shipments is likely to prepare for winter as indicators show ‘unfavorable’ food situation
October 21, 2024
North Korea slams new sanctions watchdog, warns members will pay ‘dear price’
DPRK retaliation against multilateral sanctions body may include blocking return of UK and German diplomats, expert says
October 21, 2024
North Korea floats 20 trash balloons toward South amid drone tensions
Launch is first since two Koreas traded military threats over alleged ROK drone incursion
October 21, 2024
North Korea publishes photos ‘confirming’ ROK drone violated Pyongyang airspace
State media claims technical analysis identified UAV as reconnaissance model used by South Korea's military
October 19, 2024
Russian military jet flies to Pyongyang amid reports of DPRK troops in Ukraine
But expert raises doubts that combat troops would be flown to frontline, suggests senior personnel using VIP jet
October 18, 2024
