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Don’t visit North Korean restaurants in China, South Korean Embassy warns
Mission says DPRK businesses have ‘forcibly expelled’ ROK nationals, cites risk of ‘friction’ as tensions worsen
January 2, 2024
Russian media provides clearest evidence to date of North Korean arms in Ukraine
Expert says recent images from frontlines of Kremlin’s war are proof ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ of weapons transfers
January 1, 2024
Be ready to use ‘super-powerful’ means to crush US, Kim Jong Un orders military
North Korean leader warns of growing risk of armed conflict with South Korea and US, echoing rhetoric at recent plenum
January 1, 2024
North Korea to launch three more spy satellites in 2024, Kim Jong Un says
DPRK leader appears to reject idea of unification with South at year-end party plenum, while boasting of economic growth
December 31, 2023
Nicaraguan ambassador to North Korea to take up post ‘in coming days’: Managua
Nicaragua appears set to open embassy in Pyongyang as DPRK slowly resumes diplomatic engagement with friends
December 29, 2023
North Korea likely to carry out ‘provocations’ around US and ROK elections: NIS
Seoul’s spy agency says historical patterns and DPRK’s defense posture point to military and cyber activity in new year
December 29, 2023
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
