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Kim Yo Jong thanks ‘stupid’ ROK president for helping justify North Korean nukes
Leader’s sister mocks Yoon while praising ‘smart’ predecessor, in what experts call attempt to fan political divisions
January 3, 2024
Seoul pledges to push for unification after North Korea deems it ‘impossible’
Minister’s statement reflects fact that Seoul is bound by constitutional commitment to goal of unification, expert says
January 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects agricultural drones, tractors at farm machine expo
North Korean leader called for review of industry’s production capacity as imported Chinese tractors remain dominant
January 3, 2024
North Korea scheduled to host Japan women’s soccer team for Olympic qualifier
DPRK has not confirmed game will go ahead, but it could be first time foreign athletes enter the country since pandemic
January 2, 2024
Don’t visit North Korean restaurants in China, South Korean Embassy warns
Mission says DPRK businesses have ‘forcibly expelled’ ROK nationals, cites risk of ‘friction’ as tensions worsen
January 2, 2024
Russian media provides clearest evidence to date of North Korean arms in Ukraine
Expert says recent images from frontlines of Kremlin’s war are proof ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ of weapons transfers
January 1, 2024
Be ready to use ‘super-powerful’ means to crush US, Kim Jong Un orders military
North Korean leader warns of growing risk of armed conflict with South Korea and US, echoing rhetoric at recent plenum
January 1, 2024
North Korea to launch three more spy satellites in 2024, Kim Jong Un says
DPRK leader appears to reject idea of unification with South at year-end party plenum, while boasting of economic growth
December 31, 2023
Nicaraguan ambassador to North Korea to take up post ‘in coming days’: Managua
Nicaragua appears set to open embassy in Pyongyang as DPRK slowly resumes diplomatic engagement with friends
December 29, 2023
North Korea likely to carry out ‘provocations’ around US and ROK elections: NIS
Seoul’s spy agency says historical patterns and DPRK’s defense posture point to military and cyber activity in new year
December 29, 2023
