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UN working group demands North Korea immediately release detained missionaries
Human rights experts conclude DPRK’s detention of three South Koreans for nearly 11 years violates international law
March 14, 2025
Border skirmishes raise possibility of North Korean incursions into Ukraine
Kyiv reports engaging Russian and DPRK troops beyond Kursk, potentially signaling expansion of Pyongyang’s role in war
March 14, 2025
Germany won’t reopen embassy in North Korea while Ukraine war ongoing
Informed source confirms report that DPRK’s support for Russia’s invasion was a key factor in decision
March 14, 2025
Popular American exercise app suspends user’s account over North Korea hike
Despite restoring account, Strava says it cannot offer service inside country due to US sanctions on DPRK
March 14, 2025
Trump signals further willingness to resume talks with Kim Jong Un
US president again refers to DPRK as 'nuclear power' in another apparent departure from official policy
March 14, 2025
ROK court upholds prison sentences for activists who spied for North Korea
Three South Korean nationals were convicted of illegal contact with DPRK operatives and organizing pro-Pyongyang group
March 13, 2025
North Korea warns of conflict risk after ROK bombing mishap near border
DPRK says mistaken bombing of civilian area could have escalated tensions, criticizing ongoing US-South Korea drills
March 12, 2025
North Korean hackers turn to Russia-linked ransomware for new extortion campaign
Use of third-party tool from Qilin group is a first for DPRK cybercriminals, who usually employ own ransomware
March 11, 2025
US-ROK forces hold air assault training as North Korea continues to slam drills
Joint exercise for Freedom Shield aims to enhance combined operations, as ROK navy trains to intercept WMD shipments
March 11, 2025
North Korea pledges to improve internet freedom but rejects anti-torture treaty
DPRK spurns most UN recommendations to improve human rights in periodic review, likely seeking to dodge scrutiny
March 11, 2025
