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North Korea carries out controlled burns at main airport as fires rage in South
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North Korea carries out controlled burns at main airport as fires rage in South

Aviation expert calls DPRK approach to managing vegetation ‘extreme,’ but NASA data suggests wildfire situation stable

North Korea carries out controlled burns at main airport as fires rage in South
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 25, 2025
South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement
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South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement

Acting President Han Duck-soo warns of ‘serious’ security situation after court overturns his impeachment

South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim March 25, 2025
US Treasury lifts sanctions on crypto mixer linked to North Korean laundering
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US Treasury lifts sanctions on crypto mixer linked to North Korean laundering

Blockchain industry hails reversal of Tornado Cash designation, but critics say move will only empower DPRK cybercrime

US Treasury lifts sanctions on crypto mixer linked to North Korean laundering
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy March 24, 2025
North Korea shouldn’t be rewarded for role in Ukraine war: Seoul’s top diplomat
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North Korea shouldn’t be rewarded for role in Ukraine war: Seoul’s top diplomat

Cho Tae-yul calls for end to ‘illegal’ DPRK-Russia military ties following talks with Japanese and Chinese counterparts

North Korea shouldn’t be rewarded for role in Ukraine war: Seoul’s top diplomat
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim March 24, 2025
UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’
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UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’

Draft resolution from Human Rights Council appears to be response to DPRK’s deployment of troops to fight Ukraine

UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer March 24, 2025
Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea
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Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea

Unification ministry exploring how to contact DPRK for potential repatriation as inter-Korean hotlines remain silent

Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park March 21, 2025
Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets
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Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets

Cheap DPRK apples may benefit Russian consumers but constitute forbidden fruit under UN sanctions that Moscow approved

Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 21, 2025
North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations
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North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations

DPRK accuses US of imposing America First policy on UN, though expert says moderate tone seeks to avoid provoking Trump

North Korea slams US for sending ‘weird questionnaires’ to UN organizations
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim March 21, 2025
Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
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Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Top Moscow official and DPRK leader discuss Russia-US dialogue as allies continue military cooperation over Ukraine war

Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Joon Ha Park March 21, 2025
North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media
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North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media

Kim Jong Un observed test from undisclosed site on last day of US-ROK Freedom Shield drills

North Korea tests ‘new-generation’ air defense missile system: State media
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park March 21, 2025