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Seoul ‘closely monitoring’ signs North Korea executed officials over flooding
Statement follows report that Kim Jong Un put 20-30 officials to death, though experts express skepticism over claims
September 4, 2024
Activists call for efforts to protect North Korean Olympians after viral selfie
But experts cast doubt on rumors that athletes face punishment for taking photos with South Koreans
September 4, 2024
South Korean vice minister briefs US counterpart on new unification policy
Kim Hong-kyun outlines plans to ‘extend freedom’ to North Korea, seeking Washington’s support
September 4, 2024
North Korea ‘aggressively’ targeting crypto industry to steal assets, FBI warns
US alert says ‘highly tailored’ DPRK campaigns are crafted around targets’ personal details and can even fool experts
September 4, 2024
North Korea launches new campaign to vaccinate 1M people with UNICEF support
UN organization says campaign targets children and pregnant women who missed life-saving vaccinations during pandemic
September 4, 2024
UN chief demands accountability for North Korean human rights abuses
In report, Antonio Guterres endorses ‘non-traditional justice pathways’ citing increasing repression of basic freedoms
September 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un thinks North Korea better off without foreign aid: Ex-DPRK diplomat
Former counselor at North Korean Embassy in Cuba shares insights on Kim's foreign policy priorities, domestic challenges
September 3, 2024
North Korea agrees to send lecturers to Russian Far East to teach Korean
Russian-speaking teachers will participate in initiative for local youth, despite possible sanctions violations
September 3, 2024
Seoul police raid far-left political party over alleged support for North Korea
People’s Democracy Party says police cited security act violations for search and seizures targeting offices and homes
September 3, 2024
Foreign professors to teach at North Korean university, first time since COVID
DPRK recently issued visas for teachers at private Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, representative says
September 2, 2024
