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Russian military plane flies to North Korea days after Shoigu visit
Flight-tracking data and satellite imagery suggest Moscow dispatched team to Pyongyang in follow-up to last week’s trip
August 3, 2023
North Korea hurls racist and sexist insults at new US human rights envoy
Criticism of Julie Turner as ‘wicked woman’ of ‘uncertain ethnicity’ reflects DPRK’s regressive views, experts say
August 2, 2023
North Korea appears to test rocket engine as it preps for next satellite launch
Imagery suggests test sought to troubleshoot launch vehicle that failed in late May, amid renovations at spaceport
August 2, 2023
JCS chief orders army to deliver ‘decisive blow’ to North Korean ‘provocations’
Remarks come as large-scale US-ROK summer drills set for this month, which DPRK has responded to fiercely in past
August 1, 2023
North Korean economy contracts for third straight year in 2022: Bank of Korea
Seoul estimates DPRK citizens earned average of $1.1K last year, about 30 times less than counterparts in South
July 31, 2023
Seoul demands North Korea stop arms sales after its rockets show up in Ukraine
Reported confirmation that DPRK weapons have appeared on battlefield comes after Russian defense chief visited Pyongyang
July 31, 2023
North Korean hackers appear to impersonate US military in new phishing campaign
Security firm says attacks bear hallmarks of DPRK efforts to target South Koreans, while also compromising ROK websites
July 31, 2023
US Senate appoints North Korean human rights envoy after six-year vacancy
Julie Turner has said she seeks to empower DPRK escapees and resume Security Council briefings on country’s human rights
July 31, 2023
Kim meets with Chinese official after two cheer on nukes at military parade
North Korean leader vows to boost ‘strategic and tactical’ ties at meeting with visiting Chinese delegation
July 29, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol appoints new unification minister despite opposition objections
Kim Yung-ho’s inauguration comes as ministry cuts personnel overseeing dialogue and cooperation with North Korea
July 28, 2023
