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Kim Jong Un appears to reward top officials with luxury Mercedes cars
North Korean leader’s inner circle seen driving new vehicles after his own fleet recently upgraded
December 29, 2023
North Korea touts new ice skating rink in Pyongyang in push to provide amenities
Expert says temporary rink is way for regime to keep ‘core constituency’ happy, while those in other areas go without
December 29, 2023
Seoul holds drills simulating North Korean bioterrorist and drone attacks
Exercise comes one year after DPRK drone incursion exposed major holes in military’s readiness to defend capital
December 28, 2023
North Korea opens new hydroelectric dam in bid to solve ‘power problem’
Expert says plant could improve lives of locals, while location suggests it may also power ski resort
December 28, 2023
North Korea tells UN committee it’s promoting rights of people with disabilities
DPRK engagement with UN and passage of new law points to continued progress on disability issues, expert says
December 28, 2023
Kim Jong Un tells nation to prepare for economic hardships and war in 2024
North Korean leader warns of ‘grave’ military situation and ‘increasing’ challenges, even as he highlights successes
December 28, 2023
‘Mercilessly bury’ North Korea if it attacks, ROK defense chief orders sailors
Shin Won-shik says he hopes new Cheonan frigate, if provoked, will ‘avenge’ those killed when DPRK sank namesake ship
December 27, 2023
7 in 10 North Korean defectors struggle to make ends meet in Seoul, survey finds
Experts say prejudice and lack of support drive escapees’ economic difficulties, as their incomes lag behind ROK average
December 27, 2023
Seoul blacklists North Korean spy chief, 7 others over hacking and arms trade
Designations mark South Korea’s 12th round of unilateral sanctions this year and come in response to latest ICBM launch
December 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un kicks off major meeting to round out ‘year of great transformation’
North Korean leader projects optimism at start of multi-day plenum expected to set nuclear and economic agenda
December 27, 2023
