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Number of North Korean defectors who reached South tripled to 196 last year
Seoul says 'elite' defectors like diplomats made up significant part of total in 2023 as DPRK began to reopen
January 18, 2024
Ukraine examining Russia’s use of North Korean missiles as possible war crime
Experts say DPRK may face international criminal charges if it was directly involved or knew how missiles would be used
January 16, 2024
US sanctions Russian entities for transfer and testing of North Korean missiles
Designation of airline, research complex and firing range come after Russia appeared to use DPRK missiles in Ukraine
January 12, 2024
North Korea has executed citizens for violating COVID rules: Report
Defector testimony appears to be first evidence of executions since DPRK stipulated death penalty for serious violations
January 11, 2024
Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023
Report points to problems transferring cash due to border closures, as expert says fundraising will only get harder
January 9, 2024
Seoul says it will resume sea border drills over North Korean artillery fire
Decision to suspend ‘non-hostility zone’ in Yellow Sea marks South Korea’s latest rollback of inter-Korean military deal
January 8, 2024
North Korean artillery fire triggers evacuation alerts for ROK border islands
South Korean military says DPRK fired more than 200 rounds, conducting own artillery drills in response
January 5, 2024
Russia launched multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine, US says
White House says DPRK recently supplied launchers and dozens of missiles to Russia in escalation of weapons cooperation
January 5, 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
7 in 10 North Korean defectors struggle to make ends meet in Seoul, survey finds
Experts say prejudice and lack of support drive escapees’ economic difficulties, as their incomes lag behind ROK average
December 27, 2023
