Police say defector cited difficulties adapting to life in ROK as reason for trying to return across inter-Korean border
In speech, envoy tells UN that US-ROK nuclear consultative group is biggest threat to DPRK, justifying military buildup
But expert says private sale of decades-old paintings is unlikely to violate sanctions imposed after they were imported
Russian Embassy says Pyongyang Times has returned after ‘long break,’ in possible sign DPRK intends to reopen further
Official data records almost 7 hours of disruptions, which expert says likely increased operational costs
Lee Shin-wha says her heart is ‘heavier’ after tenure and calls for more collective action to resolve DPRK human rights
Approval of $43K shipment comes as UN agency supports new DPRK campaign to vaccinate over 1M people
President cites deaths of separated family members every year, blaming Pyongyang for recent lack of reunions
DPRK foreign ministry denounces recent meeting of military force, vows to continue support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Country director says World Food Program ready to resume operations in DPRK, stressing uncertainty about food situation
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