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ROK foreign ministry downgrades North Korea division in sweeping reorganization
Denuclearization talks division now part of broader foreign affairs headquarters, reflecting deemphasizing of dialogue
May 28, 2024
North Korean military spy satellite launch ends in failure after rocket explodes
DPRK confirms mid-air explosion following late-night launch from main spaceport, blaming new engine design
May 27, 2024
North Korea to hold major party meeting after overhauling inter-Korean policy
Expert says plenum likely to consider constitutional revisions, while Politburo ‘almost certainly’ discussed Putin visit
May 27, 2024
North Korea hypes domestic cleats, but its soccer stars still favor Nikes
National teams have sported Western brands since returning to competition despite efforts to manufacture own equipment
May 27, 2024
China silent on North Korea’s satellite launch plans at Seoul trilateral summit
South Korean and Japanese leaders call for denuclearizing DPRK, as Chinese premier stresses need for ‘restraint’
May 27, 2024
North Korea say it plans to launch another satellite within a week
Announcement of May 27-June 4 launch window for latest space rocket coincides with South Korea-Japan-China summit
May 27, 2024
North Korea vows military action in response to ROK maritime border ‘intrusions’
Statement from vice minister of defense also warns DPRK will dump ‘mounds of filth’ in South Korea after leaflet launch
May 26, 2024
At site of kidnapping, ROK demands North Korea repatriate abducted students
‘My only wish is to see my son's face before I die,’ mother says at dedication of memorial to victim taken in 70s
May 24, 2024
Seoul, Tokyo take aim at North Korea-Russia cooperation with new sanctions
Designation of nearly 20 people and entities follows Five Eyes sanctions targeting DPRK arms exports for use in Ukraine
May 24, 2024
Tour company in talks to send Russian children to summer camp in North Korea
Trip to Songdowon on east coast could take place as early as July, in what would be first since before pandemic
May 24, 2024
