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Seoul’s defense ministry to revamp North Korea policy office over new threats
Restructuring to reportedly shift office's focus from military engagement to sanctions amid frozen inter-Korean ties
July 11, 2024
Why North Korea is shunning Chinese tourists who used to be cash cow for regime
DPRK has only allowed Russian tours to date, a trend experts say bodes poorly for tourism industry and broader reopening
July 10, 2024
Victims of Oct. 7 attack on Israel sue North Korea for alleged support of Hamas
US plaintiffs accuse DPRK, Iran and Syria of providing weapons and other aid, seeking $4B in damages
July 2, 2024
US and allies slam North Korea-Russia arms trade at Security Council meeting
DPRK and Russia dispute accusations, highlighting what expert calls Council’s limitations as ROK ends presidency
July 1, 2024
Phone disruptions to North Korea likely due to Putin’s visit, experts say
Calls made from phones and apps from countries around the world apparently unable to connect from earlier this month
June 28, 2024
Italian animation studio to pay $538K fine for outsourcing work to North Korea
Mondo TV settles with US Treasury over 18 alleged sanctions violations from 2019 to 2021
June 27, 2024
Putin thanks Kim Jong Un for hospitality, as Yoon slams their security pact
Russian president says treaty raises ties to ‘unprecedented’ level, repeats invite for North Korean leader to visit
June 25, 2024
Putin and Kim dine on duck liver and sip ginseng tea after signing new treaty
The banquet following the Russia-DPRK summit also featured traditional Korean dishes such as ‘guksu on a brass platter’
June 20, 2024
Ambassadors of Brazil and Nicaragua take up posts in North Korean capital
Diplomats are only fourth and fifth to enter country since pandemic began, as DPRK continues to shun European countries
June 17, 2024
North Korea trounces Myanmar to move to next round of men’s World Cup qualifiers
4-1 victory in Laos follows rocky campaign that saw it forfeit to Japan and relocate multiple matches from Pyongyang
June 12, 2024
