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North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms
In media interview, Ri Il Gyu says he grew disillusioned during COVID and that Kim Jong Un distrusted foreign ministry
July 16, 2024
Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report
Research finds widespread exploitation, but expert says report doesn't address overseas and corporate use of DPRK labor
July 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un reasserts personal oversight of rural economy at new fishery project
North Korean leader says nuclear submarine town to become ‘richest’ in country in few years amid local development push
July 16, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues
North Korean leader’s sister says South will pay ‘gruesome’ price following discovery of more ROK balloons near border
July 16, 2024
First hearing for US soldier who fled to North Korea postponed for plea talks
Travis King had been set to appear in military court on Tuesday on charges of desertion and soliciting child porn
July 16, 2024
Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff
Trip by head of Food and Agriculture Organization is promising sign for return of aid workers and tourists, experts say
July 16, 2024
Seoul could acquire nuke submarine if needed to deter North Korea: US commander
Samuel Paparo says allies could discuss option in future, but expert stresses that US views it as unnecessary for now
July 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners
Remarks suggest Western visitors to be shut out, as he purges officials and orders new airport and ski resort near China
July 15, 2024
Hundreds of patriotic Russian youth compete for free trip to North Korean camp
Pro-Putin youth group picks 50 teens to visit Songdowon summer camp in contest that experts call tool for indoctrination
July 15, 2024
South Korea to pay ‘very high price’ after latest leaflet launch: Kim Yo Jong
DPRK leader's sister says South Korean public will 'criticize' those sending leaflets to North
July 14, 2024
