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US, South Korea and Japan sanction North Koreans over spy satellite launch
Australia set to follow suit with own designations, which expert says seek to make up for lack of UNSC action
December 1, 2023
Seoul defends defector remittances to North Korea as police probes raise concern
Unification ministry reasserts policy of allowing money transfers on humanitarian grounds, says legal action ‘uncommon’
November 30, 2023
ROK police investigating defectors for sending money to family in North Korea
Defector leader says probes have caused confusion among escapees, who have long been able to send funds through brokers
November 28, 2023
North Korea redeploys soldiers and heavy weapons to inter-Korean border
Photos by ROK military and NK News show restoration of guard posts, days after DPRK scrapped military deal with South
November 27, 2023
New report maps chain of accountability for North Korean human rights abuses
Human rights group says it has detailed command structure of two ministries in bid to help determine criminal liability
November 24, 2023
NGOs lament North Korea’s reluctance to accept aid despite humanitarian problems
Multiple groups report that they’ve struggled to reach contacts and deliver aid as DPRK prioritizes self-reliance
November 20, 2023
Chinese law firm to open first office in North Korea despite sanctions concerns
Jingsh say it will support foreign investment and acquisitions, years after UN sanctions drove out other law firms
November 16, 2023
Race to freedom: New escape room simulates experience of North Korea defection
First-of-its-kind installation in Seoul uses interactive storytelling to raise awareness about DPRK human rights
November 15, 2023
ROK spy agency defends detention of North Korean defectors against UN criticism
NIS says it’s committed to protecting human rights of escapees, but activist tells NK News agency is not doing enough
November 10, 2023
UN body raises concern about South Korea’s detention of North Korean arrivals
Human Rights Committee calls for legal protections for defectors facing investigation to prevent forced repatriation
November 7, 2023
