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Security Council impasse threatens to shut down North Korea sanctions panel
Russia could refuse to extend Panel of Experts’ mandate if proposals to curtail its work aren’t accepted, sources say
March 20, 2024
North Korea rejects six media requests to cover World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang
NK News among outlets denied entry for match against Japan, which expert attributes to hardline DPRK policy toward ROK
March 19, 2024
China spars with UN human rights envoy over forced repatriation of North Koreans
Beijing’s delegate disparages defectors as illegal migrants, rejecting concerns that escapees face torture back in DPRK
March 19, 2024
North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia for Ukraine war: Seoul
ROK defense chief says scale of arms trade increasing but that Seoul still won’t provide lethal weapons to Ukraine
March 19, 2024
How North Korea can exploit Russian puppet states to operate in the shadows
Breakaway Georgian republics provide haven for sanctions evasion schemes as DPRK bolsters ties with Moscow, experts say
March 19, 2024
Russian officials, ballet dancers visit North Korea to promote cultural ties
Delegations from Far East and culture ministry mark latest push to expand cooperation beyond arms sales for Ukraine war
March 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un congratulates Putin on win in Russia’s rubber-stamp election
North Korean leader’s message reflects growing relationship between two countries around war in Ukraine, expert says
March 18, 2024
North Korean ambassador to leave Cuba after ally establishes ties with Seoul
Experts say DPRK may be punishing envoy or downgrading post, or just conducting regular rotation of diplomatic staff
March 18, 2024
Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says
Statement by North Korean leader’s sister holds up ‘trustworthy’ Aurus Senat as symbol of growing bilateral cooperation
March 16, 2024
Nonprofits urge UN to update ‘historic’ report on North Korea human rights abuse
Activists say new Commission of Inquiry report needed to address issues under Kim Jong Un and draw attention to problem
March 15, 2024
