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State media review: North Korea highlights roles of midwives amid low birth rate
An in-depth analysis of International Day of the Midwife, Kim Jong Un’s letters to Putin and rice planting efforts
May 9, 2024
Seoul to pursue amicable ties with Moscow despite North Korean arms trade: Yoon
Expert says president’s remarks are aimed at maintaining ties with Russia for leverage to influence Pyongyang’s actions
May 9, 2024
Hundreds of North Koreans enter Russia in first quarter amid burgeoning ties
Data reveals new quarterly high since pre-pandemic times, while number of Russians entering DPRK also surged
May 9, 2024
Canada to deploy aircraft to monitor illegal North Korean ship-to-ship transfers
Tokyo says plane will operate from Okinawa air base as part of regular surveillance of DPRK efforts to evade sanctions
May 9, 2024
China fired flares at aircraft monitoring North Korea sanctions, Australia says
Beijing alleges Australian helicopter violated its airspace, defending actions as ‘lawful and safe’
May 8, 2024
North Korea condemns West for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions monitor
US-led proposals to replace Panel of Experts will lead to ‘self-destruction,’ Pyongyang warns
May 6, 2024
US governor raises eyebrows with claim she met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Upcoming book by Kristi Noem will be edited to remove false claim amid questions about whether she confused two Koreas
May 6, 2024
North Korea could open border city to foreign tourists this month: Tour agency
Firm predicts tours to Sinuiju to resume before capital, a move expert says may aim to test readiness for Chinese market
May 6, 2024
China repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans last month, rights groups say
Case is latest in series of alleged force repatriations that have raised concerns about abuses those sent back face
May 3, 2024
Timeline: From the death of the Panel to a ‘nuclear trigger’ test
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from April 1 to April 30, 2024
May 3, 2024
