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Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion
North Korean leader scolds officials for focus on construction speed, discusses building hospitals and science centers
September 2, 2024
Russian power grid experts visit North Korea to discuss energy cooperation
Two sides reportedly touched on development of power industry in country with deteriorating electrical grid
August 30, 2024
South Korea to allow private groups to contact North Korea for flood relief
Seoul emphasizes decision is an exception to de facto ban that aims to help DPRK citizens ‘return to their daily lives’
August 30, 2024
Russia sends 240 goats to North Korea in second shipment this month
Exports come amid plans to ship thousands of goats to the DPRK as part of apparent push to diversify citizens’ diets
August 30, 2024
North Korean diplomatic delegation to attend UN General Assembly: Sources
Intelligence source says Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui expected to give speech, after Japanese media reports same
August 30, 2024
North Korea using Chinese warehouses to sell ginseng and accordions overseas
State media reveals e-commerce scheme to sell goods via website set up with China and Russia, raising sanctions concerns
August 30, 2024
South Korean who leaked military secrets was recruited by China in 2017: Seoul
Prosecutors accuse man of selling intel 30 times, still investigating if Chinese handler tied to North Korea
August 29, 2024
Trump’s erratic messaging undermined maximum pressure on North Korea: McMaster
In new book, former security adviser shines light on internal policy division, says Trump proposed strike on DPRK parade
August 29, 2024
US, ROK gather blockchain industry for symposium on North Korean crypto theft
Meeting discussed trends in DPRK cybercrime and how to curb its efforts to raise funds for weapons, allies say
August 29, 2024
North Korea has sent over 13K containers of weapons to Russia, Seoul says
Estimate is up from 7K containers in March and means DPRK may have sent 6M artillery shells for use against Ukraine
August 28, 2024
