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North Korean soju producer, pharmaceutical firms apply to sell goods in Russia
Three companies include one tied to DPRK military as countries boost commercial ties despite sanctions
January 2, 2025
ROK military denies that it sought to induce conflict with North Korea
Statement follows claims that psy-op unit launched anti-regime balloons and Yoon Suk-yeol sought to provoke Pyongyang
January 2, 2025
North Korean leader’s sister appears with kids in state media for first time
Video clip of Kim Yo Jong with young boy and girl is likely part of propaganda effort to humanize regime officials
January 2, 2025
North Korea’s official 2025 calendar offers sneak peak of what’s to come
DPRK still using ‘Day of the Sun’ despite reported phase-out, while party founding could be occasion for military parade
January 1, 2025
Kim Jong Un rings in New Year at concert but makes no new policy announcements
North Korean leader appears with daughter at event, after year-end plenum revealed few specifics about 2025 plans
January 1, 2025
New claims about drone incursion into North Korea spark war of words in South
Opposition says Yoon bypassed chain of command to order operation, which presidential office dismisses as ‘blatant’ lie
December 31, 2024
North Korea delays opening of giant Wonsan Kalma resort again to June 2025
Kim Jong Un inspects site and touts ‘political stability’ as foreign tourist draw amid South Korea’s impeachment crisis
December 31, 2024
Kim Jong Un opens scallop farm to bring ‘riches’ to nuclear submarine town
North Korean leader also calls for transition from ocean fishing to aquaculture amid push to develop rural areas
December 30, 2024
North Korea on pace to restore 6.5K square miles of forest, reach 10-year goal
ROK study finds Kim Jong Un’s reforestation campaign has succeeded, but warns fuel shortages could undermine gains
December 30, 2024
North Korean passenger jet flies to Shanghai for the first time in five years
It’s unclear if trip marks resumption of regular service to Chinese city, after the DPRK grounded planes during pandemic
December 30, 2024
