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North Korea’s U-17 women’s soccer team qualifies for World Cup with dominant run
Blowout of South Korea and 1-0 victory over China set stage for face off against Japan in Asian Cup final
May 17, 2024
Kim Yo Jong denies North Korea is selling arms to Russia
Expert dismisses Kim’s claim that advances in weapons production are just for national defense as ‘ridiculous excuse’
May 17, 2024
US sanctions five Russian nationals and firms over North Korea arms trade
New measures add to Washington’s efforts to counter growing DPRK-Russia military cooperation and sanctions evasion
May 17, 2024
Dutch court sentences developer of crypto mixer used for North Korean laundering
Ruling finds Tornado Cash founder responsible for how software is used, drawing criticism from open-source advocates
May 16, 2024
North Korea accuses Seoul of attempting to conspire with China against it
Pyongyang slams South Korea over foreign ministers’ meeting, while referring to ‘DPRK-ROK relationship’ for first time
May 16, 2024
North Korea displays Marx and Lenin portraits for first time in over decade
Portraits visible during Kim Jong Un’s visit to new cadre school appear to underscore renewed emphasis on communism
May 16, 2024
UN extends sanctions exemption request for NGO to send aid to North Korea
But South Korean aid agency says Seoul has rejected its requests, scuppering hopes of shipping machine parts to DPRK
May 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un attends completion ceremony of high-rise street project in capital
Kim’s daughter joined to mark opening of Jonwi Street project which was built by North Korean youths in under 15 months
May 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un lauds tactical weapon ‘breakthrough’ to aid war preparations
New missile system is the latest progress in DPRK military production scheme set to conclude by year’s end
May 15, 2024
US, ROK special forces tasked with North Korea infiltration to hold first talks
Meeting this month could discuss joint decapitation drills against DPRK leadership, expert says
May 14, 2024
