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FAO and UNICEF win sanctions exemptions to deliver $163K in aid to North Korea
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FAO and UNICEF win sanctions exemptions to deliver $163K in aid to North Korea

Assistance is aimed at improving agricultural production and providing clean water as humanitarian staff remain shut out

FAO and UNICEF win sanctions exemptions to deliver $163K in aid to North Korea
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer January 28, 2025
US pause on foreign aid already affecting North Korean human rights groups
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US pause on foreign aid already affecting North Korean human rights groups

Trump order demands review of all funding, throwing into question DPRK-related initiatives that rely on US support

US pause on foreign aid already affecting North Korean human rights groups
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer January 27, 2025
North Korea names three figure skaters to compete in 2025 Winter Asian Games
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North Korea names three figure skaters to compete in 2025 Winter Asian Games

Harbin event marks first time DPRK will join major winter sports competition since 2018 Olympics in South Korea

North Korea names three figure skaters to compete in 2025 Winter Asian Games
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy January 27, 2025
Leader of Belarus says he plans to visit North Korea to ‘diversify’ ties
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Leader of Belarus says he plans to visit North Korea to ‘diversify’ ties

Statement by Lukashenko comes after DPRK leader’s sister denied that Pyongyang had proposed a summit

Leader of Belarus says he plans to visit North Korea to ‘diversify’ ties
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin January 27, 2025
North Korean zoo launches English website in possible bid to attract tourists
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North Korean zoo launches English website in possible bid to attract tourists

New site promoting Pyongyang’s Central Zoo is rare addition to DPRK’s web presence amid gradual reopening to foreigners

North Korean zoo launches English website in possible bid to attract tourists
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy January 27, 2025
North Korea tests sea-to-surface cruise missile days after Trump overture
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North Korea tests sea-to-surface cruise missile days after Trump overture

Pyongyang says weapons test designed to raise effectiveness of ‘strategic control’ against 'potential enemies’

North Korea tests sea-to-surface cruise missile days after Trump overture
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim January 26, 2025
Fact check: North Korea has not sent disguised rocket launchers to Ukraine front
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Fact check: North Korea has not sent disguised rocket launchers to Ukraine front

Viral video of box truck launcher in Russia is fake, even though DPRK does possess such weapons

Fact check: North Korea has not sent disguised rocket launchers to Ukraine front
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin January 24, 2025
North Korea continuing loudspeaker broadcasts, GPS jamming in new year: Seoul
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North Korea continuing loudspeaker broadcasts, GPS jamming in new year: Seoul

But defense ministry says DPRK military has suspended construction near border amid regular winter training

North Korea continuing loudspeaker broadcasts, GPS jamming in new year: Seoul
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer January 24, 2025
US indicts North Korean IT workers and partners for generating cash for regime
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US indicts North Korean IT workers and partners for generating cash for regime

Washington accuses two workers and co-conspirators from US and Mexico of deceiving companies into hiring North Koreans

US indicts North Korean IT workers and partners for generating cash for regime
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy January 24, 2025
North Korea set to send 150 ballistic missiles, more troops to Russia: Kyiv
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North Korea set to send 150 ballistic missiles, more troops to Russia: Kyiv

Ukrainian spy chief says DPRK’s latest support for invasion includes KN-23 missiles and powerful artillery systems

North Korea set to send 150 ballistic missiles, more troops to Russia: Kyiv
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin January 24, 2025