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Seoul daily defends publication of op-ed by indicted North Korea expert
Hankook Ilbo denies it received money to run article by Sue Mi Terry, after US alleges she wrote op-ed for ROK gov’t
July 23, 2024
Russian and North Korean prosecutors sign deal on law enforcement cooperation
Expert says talks on combating crime may have included discussions on sanctions evasion and cyber operations
July 23, 2024
Belarus’ top diplomat to visit North Korea for first time on Tuesday
Trip by Maxim Ryzhenkov comes as DPRK bolsters ties with mutual ally Russia and Minsk eyes trilateral cooperation
July 23, 2024
North Korea says it ‘does not care’ whether Donald Trump wins US election
State media says former president did not bring ‘substantial change’ after Trump claims Kim Jong Un ‘misses me’
July 23, 2024
North Korea’s economic dependence on China reached new heights in 2023: Report
KOTRA analysis finds China accounted for 98.3% of DPRK trade, but does not factor in illicit arms sales to Russia
July 22, 2024
Russia’s top prosecutor visits North Korea for first time to discuss cooperation
Igor Krasnov expected to meet DPRK counterpart and sign cooperation deal as two countries expand ties beyond arms trade
July 22, 2024
Fabric and wigs top North Korean exports again as Chinese outsourcing continues
Meanwhile, imports of construction materials in June may point to effort to renovate tourism facilities, expert says
July 22, 2024
South Korea blares anti-North Korea propaganda across border for 2nd day
Ramping up loudspeaker broadcasts leaves Seoul with few other options to deter DPRK balloon launches, experts say
July 22, 2024
Trump says he invited Kim Jong Un to Yankees baseball game during nuke talks
Republican candidate continues to highlight relationship with North Korean leader as he campaigns for White House return
July 22, 2024
North Korea raises alarm about flood risks as monsoon rains lash peninsula
High waves, strong winds and up to 10 inches of rain forecast for some areas, putting crops and homes in danger
July 22, 2024
