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Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses the DPRK’s threats against balloon launches, his recent trip to Ulaanbaatar and more
North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms
In media interview, Ri Il Gyu says he grew disillusioned during COVID and that Kim Jong Un distrusted foreign ministry
Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report
Research finds widespread exploitation, but expert says report doesn't address overseas and corporate use of DPRK labor
Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff
Trip by head of Food and Agriculture Organization is promising sign for return of aid workers and tourists, experts say
Seoul could acquire nuke submarine if needed to deter North Korea: US commander
Samuel Paparo says allies could discuss option in future, but expert stresses that US views it as unnecessary for now
Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners
Remarks suggest Western visitors to be shut out, as he purges officials and orders new airport and ski resort near China
Hundreds of patriotic Russian youth compete for free trip to North Korean camp
Pro-Putin youth group picks 50 teens to visit Songdowon summer camp in contest that experts call tool for indoctrination
North Korea threatens to combat NATO’s Asia-Pacific engagement with ‘new force’
In response to Washington Summit Declaration, Pyongyang warns US-led bloc’s globalization will lead to ‘worldwide war’
How the specter of North Korea-Russia military ties hung over the NATO summit
Seoul and Tokyo looked to strengthen relationship with alliance, but DPRK remains an afterthought amid focus on China
Yoon, Biden hail new nuclear guidelines to deter North Korea at NATO summit
South Korean president also vows to provide more info to NATO about Russia’s use of DPRK weapons against Ukraine