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UNC says unclear when JSA tours will resume, weeks after Travis King crossing
Suspension is latest obstacle to normalizing tours of area on North Korean border, following yearslong COVID closure
August 7, 2023
North Korea insists it is ‘responsible nuclear state,’ slams US nuke policy
Expert says rare statement by DPRK mission repeats familiar grievances and dovetails with Russian and Chinese positions
August 7, 2023
What a Chinese delegation’s visit means for North Korea’s border controls
DPRK may be testing waters before easing restrictions, or just making an exception for key ally on important holiday
July 25, 2023
How North Korea will handle the case of US soldier who illegally entered country
Evidence suggests DPRK will release American in short order, but COVID and hotline issues could complicate things
July 19, 2023
American crosses into North Korea during Panmunjom tour: UN Command
UNC says US citizen is believed to be in DPRK custody and that it is working with North Korea to resolve incident
July 18, 2023
North Korean media issues rare rebuke of those who waste ‘precious electricity’
Expert says allegations seek to distract from power production problems, while another notes energy theft is pervasive
July 18, 2023
South Korea evasive about sharing North Korean satellite debris with UN experts
Seoul noncommittal in comments to NK News, though it allowed sanctions investigators to inspect similar wreckage in past
July 14, 2023
Tuning into mystery: Border trip uncovers obscure TV broadcast into North Korea
Receivers can pick up South Korean programs that air on rare frequency, part of apparent effort to get info into DPRK
July 13, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s puzzling threats against US spy plane flights
DPRK issued three statements alleging intrusions, in what may be attempt to save face after ROK disparaged its satellite
July 11, 2023
Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat
North Korean leader’s sister warns of ‘shocking incident’ over flights, after Pyongyang threatened to shoot down planes
July 10, 2023
