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North Korea moves World Cup qualifier from Pyongyang due to ‘security concerns’
Iranian state media reports men’s match will now take place in Laos, despite DPRK’s plans to open to tourism weeks later
August 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un cheers Putin’s ‘sacred war’ on Ukraine to mark Liberation Day
North Korean leader signals strong ties with rare visit to monument to Soviet troops, greets flood victims in capital
August 16, 2024
Full text: Yoon’s speech on ‘freedom-based unification’ with North Korea
NK Pro provides the full English and Korean text of South Korean president’s remarks outlining new unification doctrine
August 15, 2024
Yoon calls for ‘freedom-based unification’ with North Korea under ROK rule
President emphasizes need to liberate DPRK people in new policy that experts say endorses unification by absorption
August 15, 2024
North Korea to reopen to international tourism in December, travel agencies say
DPRK will reportedly allow tourists to visit Samjiyon on China border, nearly 5 years after closing country due to COVID
August 14, 2024
Sending balloons with heavy payloads into North Korea poses legal issues: Seoul
Minister says he will discuss topic with activists, as local authorities lean on aviation law to stop leafleting
August 14, 2024
Kim Jong Un flaunts new $200K Maybach SUV in front of homeless flood victims
North Korean leader likely imported car this year, demonstrating ability to move large sanctioned items like weapons
August 14, 2024
North Korea slams op-ed by Biden officials after playing down election stakes
Criticism of administration’s ‘hostile policy’ signals Pyongyang may be open to dialogue if Trump returns, expert says
August 14, 2024
Sanctioned North Korean missile official attends Russian defense expo
Expert suggests Kim Jong Sik’s visit seeks to improve missile capabilities amid arms trade for Ukraine war
August 13, 2024
UN says torrential rains damaged North Korean crops in July, with more to come
Waterlogged soil and flooding have likely impacted food production, FAO finds, amid lingering concerns about shortages
August 13, 2024
