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New US envoy on North Korean human rights makes first visit to Seoul
Julie Turner discusses China’s repatriation of DPRK defectors with top ROK officials, days after being sworn in
October 16, 2023
North Korea sent mass shipment of weapons, ammo to Russia: US
Transfer to support Ukraine war apparently occurred around time Kim Jong Un visited Far East last month
October 14, 2023
Seoul confirms China’s repatriation of North Koreans, raises issue with Beijing
Unification ministry says forced repatriations violates international norms, can't confirm how many more in China
October 13, 2023
What if North Korea stages military drills with Russia and China?
The ‘nightmare scenario’ is plausible but there are many practical limitations to trilateral war games, experts say
October 13, 2023
Apparent North Korean weapons used by Hamas, but DPRK denies
Analysts suggest both claims could be true, with rocket-propelled grenade launchers likely sourced indirectly
October 13, 2023
State media review: North Korea attacks sanction-enforcing Francophones
An in-depth analysis of French and Canadian sanctions monitoring, the latest Cabinet meeting, a boy on fire and more
October 12, 2023
The highs and lows of North Korea’s sporting return at the Asian Games
From weightlifting world records to scuffles on the soccer pitch, DPRK athletes had all eyes on them in Hangzhou
October 12, 2023
Russia eyes North Korea’s participation in Moscow-led organizations: Official
Expert says Russia may try to create a separate international forum to unite major pariah states ‘with nothing to lose’
October 12, 2023
North Korea says it’s open to dope-testing after Asian Games success
Critics say DPRK weightlifters, free from steroid and other testing for years, pack unfair advantage
October 12, 2023
Polluted to potable: Inside Pyongyang’s push to improve clean water supplies
North Korean capital has revamped sewage treatment as it builds new houses, but doubts remain about system’s reliability
October 11, 2023
