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French team behind VLC player says it sent ‘Game of Thrones’ to North Korea
Software developers frame balloon launch as protest against regime censorship, but experts dismiss as publicity stunt
November 13, 2024
Putin signs mutual defense pact with North Korea into law
Move comes as DPRK deploys troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, though Pyongyang has yet to ratify agreement
November 11, 2024
North Korea defends crackdown on foreign media, admits to public executions
DPRK justifies harsh penalties during UN review, in move that expert said seeks to show abuses are not arbitrary
November 8, 2024
Donald Trump wins US election, setting stage for North Korea policy shift
Victory marks return to power of president who held two summits with Kim Jong Un, but unclear if DPRK open to diplomacy
November 6, 2024
Swiss diplomats visit North Korea to explore reopening development office: Bern
Spokesperson tells NK News that Switzerland is evaluating return to Pyongyang, four years after suspending operations
November 6, 2024
North Korea builds anti-tank trenches over demolished inter-Korean roads: Seoul
Defensive structures appear aimed at showing DPRK resolve to cut ties, though ROK says they can be easily filled in
November 4, 2024
Seoul sanctions North Korean diplomats, companies over latest ICBM launch
Measures target 11 individuals and 4 organizations linked to DPRK’s missile program and efforts to earn foreign currency
November 1, 2024
ROK trains to strike North Korean missile launcher, hours after ICBM test
South Korea says it carried out drill with guided bomb to demonstrate ability to retaliate with ‘overwhelming force’
November 1, 2024
ROK border residents clash with activists over anti-North Korea leafleting
Locals show up in mass to stop balloon launch near border, accusing activists of aggravating security concerns
October 31, 2024
Kim Jong Un sensitive to criticism of regime’s human rights abuses: Ex-diplomats
Former North Korean envoys say leader ordered measures to deflect attention from abuses and even pushed limited reforms
October 30, 2024
