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North Korean clinics lack medicine and knowhow to treat childhood disease: UN
Extent of humanitarian crisis in DPRK may be unknown without staff on ground, but UNICEF reports vaccine progress
February 5, 2024
Over 1,000 North Koreans visited Russia in 2023 marking five-fold increase
Similar number of Russians entered North Korea, data shows, however figures remain well below pre-pandemic level
February 5, 2024
Yoon’s comments on North Korea trigger back and forth between Seoul and Moscow
South Korea slams Russian support for Pyongyang while Kremlin cries foul over ROK-US cooperation
February 5, 2024
North Korea says it tested new ‘super-large’ cruise missile warhead
State media did not reveal if Kim Jong Un was present at launch where ‘new’ anti-aircraft missile was also tested
February 3, 2024
South Korea unveils new cyber strategy to counter North Korean threats
Move from defensive to offensive focus aligns with U.S. Cyber Kill Chain and relies on early intelligence, expert says
February 2, 2024
North Korea conducts fourth cruise missile test in last 10 days: ROK military
Pyongyang keeps focus on low-flying tactical nuclear missiles intended to defeat South Korean defense systems
February 2, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects warships on west coast amid fears of new border dispute
North Korean leader says work on naval projects at Nampho Dockyard is key to 'war preparations'
February 2, 2024
Kim Jong Un secretly visits new luxury mall in Pyongyang with China connections
Amid ‘communism’ revival, North Korea signals elite class remains priority and driver of sanctions evasion efforts
February 1, 2024
John Bolton warns of ‘reckless deal’ with North Korea should Trump be reelected
Former national security adviser cautioned such deal would further alienate Seoul and extend Beijing’s influence
February 1, 2024
Cuba’s new ambassador to North Korea takes up post in Pyongyang
Seoul’s unification ministry says DPRK is allowing diplomats from ‘anti-American’ countries to return to the country
February 1, 2024
