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North Korean state TV revises maps to only highlight northern half of peninsula
Changes appear to be part of systematic effort to purge symbols of unification in line with orders from Kim Jong Un
January 18, 2024
Dutch firm organizing North Korea trip for foreign journalists in April
GPI Consultancy says DPRK partners requested it start preparing for what could be first press mission in years
January 17, 2024
No North Korean activity at Kaesong zone after signs of life last year: Photos
Images from border suggest sharp decline in activity from summer, after Seoul accused DPRK of operating 30 factories
January 16, 2024
North Korean delegation to attend Non-Aligned Movement summit in Uganda
DPRK’s decision to send vice foreign minister signals summit is becoming less important to Pyongyang, expert says
January 15, 2024
Russian authorities promote tour to North Korea in early February
Trip organized by Far East region could mark first return of tourists to DPRK since pandemic begin
January 11, 2024
Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine
US, ROK and other signatories raise concern about proliferation, say they’re monitoring what Moscow provides in return
January 10, 2024
Trump refused to sanction Chinese bank accused of helping North Korea: Report
Democrats in Congress suggest former president declined to blacklist bank because it was tenant of Trump Tower
January 5, 2024
Nicaraguan ambassador to North Korea to take up post ‘in coming days’: Managua
Nicaragua appears set to open embassy in Pyongyang as DPRK slowly resumes diplomatic engagement with friends
December 29, 2023
North Korea touts new ice skating rink in Pyongyang in push to provide amenities
Expert says temporary rink is way for regime to keep ‘core constituency’ happy, while those in other areas go without
December 29, 2023
North Korean brewery debuts country’s first light beer, Taedonggang No. 8
Expert says low-calorie beverage from famous brewhouse could meet untapped demand for beer ‘without the guilt’
December 19, 2023
