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Specialist news on DPRK issues exclusive to the NK Pro website.
North Korean wig exports hold strong despite overall decline in trade with China
Expert says slump in bilateral exchange in first two months of 2024 likely due to downturn in Chinese economy
March 20, 2024
Security Council impasse threatens to shut down North Korea sanctions panel
Russia could refuse to extend Panel of Experts’ mandate if proposals to curtail its work aren’t accepted, sources say
March 20, 2024
South Korean man fined for illegally publishing North Korean historical novel
Seoul court says sale of book about 15th century physician violated inter-Korean exchange rules
March 20, 2024
Kim Jong Un oversees hypersonic missile engine test: State media
Static engine test for intermediate-range missile comes after first launch of missile system in January
March 20, 2024
North Korea rejects six media requests to cover World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang
NK News among outlets denied entry for match against Japan, which expert attributes to hardline DPRK policy toward ROK
March 19, 2024
China spars with UN human rights envoy over forced repatriation of North Koreans
Beijing’s delegate disparages defectors as illegal migrants, rejecting concerns that escapees face torture back in DPRK
March 19, 2024
North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia for Ukraine war: Seoul
ROK defense chief says scale of arms trade increasing but that Seoul still won’t provide lethal weapons to Ukraine
March 19, 2024
North Korea’s trade with China slumps in first two months on fall in imports
Overall trade falls from $257M in December to just $120M in February, but DPRK’s exports more than double on year
March 19, 2024
Russian officials, ballet dancers visit North Korea to promote cultural ties
Delegations from Far East and culture ministry mark latest push to expand cooperation beyond arms sales for Ukraine war
March 19, 2024
North Korea calls ROK by official name in broadcast on inter-Korean soccer match
Expert says shift from referring to South team as ‘puppets’ reflects DPRK’s new policy viewing ROK as separate country
March 19, 2024
