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North Koreans who lived near nuke test site show signs of radiation exposure
Researchers caution they have not established a direct link to nuclear tests, noting other causes cannot be ruled out
March 23, 2026
Kim Yo Jong says North Korea has ‘no reason’ to hold summit with Japan
Leader’s sister spurns Takaichi, who told Trump she’d like to meet Kim Jong Un to resolve abduction issue
March 23, 2026
US soldier, two accomplices sentenced for aiding North Korean IT schemes
DOJ says defendants gave ‘keys to the kingdom’ to DPRK workers, helping them raise raise $1.3M for weapons programs
March 23, 2026
North Korean delegations for disability rights, disaster response visit China
Educational exchanges come as DPRK promotes disability policy reform and faces repeated flooding at home
March 23, 2026
Chinese firms flaunt export of electronics and EVs to North Korea
Social media posts highlight shipments despite UN sanctions on trade in such goods
March 23, 2026
North Korean parliament reelects Kim as leader and elevates his top aides
Personnel changes dominate first session of new parliament, setting stage for expected constitutional revisions
March 23, 2026
North Korea asks Russia to provide thousands of tons of oil and gas
DPRK’s request to Far East export center suggests it is feeling the pinch of Iran war oil shocks
March 20, 2026
Ukraine can help Seoul as North Korea’s military grows stronger, experts say
Ukrainian researchers suggest Kyiv could share expertise on fighting DPRK troops in exchange for ROK military aid
March 20, 2026
North Korea seals return to women’s World Cup after 16-year absence
4-0 win over Chinese Taipei at Asian Cup sends the DPRK through to 2027 soccer tournament in Brazil
March 20, 2026
North Korea likely imported luxury SUV from China last month, trade data shows
Beijing reports that wigs, fabrics and soybeans once again led bilateral exchange in January and February
March 20, 2026
