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Trump taps North Korea expert Allison Hooker as under secretary of state
Hooker accompanied Trump to key summits with Kim Jong Un and experts say appointment signals interest in renewed talks
February 13, 2025
North Korean hackers responsible for third of all virtual funds stolen last year
New report says DPRK actors stole almost $800M in crypto but warns estimate likely to increase as new data emerges
February 12, 2025
South Korea revises support program for North Korean defectors to expand aid
Revisions remove age limit for higher education subsidies and residency limit for defectors to join savings program
February 12, 2025
Kim Jong Un kicks off construction of major greenhouse farm near Chinese border
State media claims greenhouse project will be ‘largest-ever,’ aimed at boosting agriculture and flood recovery efforts
February 11, 2025
North Korea vows to boost nuclear arsenal after US submarine docks in Busan
Defense ministry statement warns that Washington’s strategic deployments could escalate regional tensions
February 11, 2025
Western travel to North Korea on hold as border issues persist
First tour for non-Russians since pandemic was abruptly canceled with expert telling NK News reopening remains uncertain
February 10, 2025
North Korea sent ‘thousands’ of workers to Russia, South Korea says
Seoul warns of sanctions violations as ROK spy agency reports on dispatch of DPRK construction workers last year
February 10, 2025
Russian envoy to DPRK says Moscow welcomes talks between US and North Korea
But Alexander Matsegora says Pyongyang won’t denuclearize and Washington must radically change its stance
February 10, 2025
South Korea’s opposition leader calls for renewed dialogue with North Korea
Lee Jae-myung warned of DPRK’s ties with Moscow, adding inter-Korean relations could shift if Trump-Kim talks progress
February 10, 2025
North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says
But they have suffered heavy losses according to Ukrainian president after being temporarily withdrawn from combat
February 10, 2025
