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US blames Pyongyang for its people’s ‘suffering,’ but supports humanitarian aid
Remarks come after report that UN expert will call for easing sanctions to improve DPRK human rights situation
October 8, 2021
Japanese leader says North Korean nuclear development ‘absolutely unacceptable’
In major speech, Fumio Kishida also pledged to work toward a nuclear-free world and a resolution to the abduction issue
October 8, 2021
Humanitarian aid reaches North Korea amid strict border lockdown, UN says
Medical goods to treat tuberculosis and malnutrition are one of first confirmed aid shipments to DPRK in many months
October 7, 2021
North Korea’s official oil imports tick up but remain far below its needs
Sanctions and the pandemic have battered imports of refined petroleum, but smuggling may cover part of the gap
October 6, 2021
Naughty or nice? How North Korea can change the game up to Christmas and beyond
Moon's term in office may end in Olympic and summit glory, but Kim could spoil it all with more and bigger missile tests
October 5, 2021
UN report paints web of connections between oil giant Winson and North Korea
Front companies, individuals and ships tied to DPRK ship-to-ship transfers have links to Winson Group, PoE says
October 5, 2021
Have your cake and eat it too: North Korea combines talks and ‘provocations’
DPRK to dangle opportunities for peace while continuing weapons tests in effort to push Seoul in the direction it wants
October 4, 2021
How Cuban cigars bankroll North Korean overseas missions
Slinging stogies has long been a reliable side hustle for DPRK envoys, who regularly abuse their diplomatic privileges
October 4, 2021
North Korea denounces UN Security Council for criticizing missile launch
Foreign ministry official accuses council of double standards, claiming new hypersonic missile is for self-defense
October 3, 2021
North Korea in September 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021
October 1, 2021
