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Kim Yo Jong insinuates Kishida wants summit with North Korea to boost popularity
Leader’s sister claims Japanese PM floated meeting again via new ‘channel’ but repeats criticism of Tokyo’s policies
UN investigating claims of rampant North Korean wildlife trafficking in Africa
DPRK officials allegedly smuggled tens of millions in rhino horns and elephant tusks via Mozambique and other countries
US delays vote to extend UN sanctions panel on North Korea
Lack of ‘consensus’ behind decision as Russia threatens to veto unless sanctions regime loosened, sources says
Moscow says no clear proof North Korea stole Russian weapons data: UN report
Experts say Russia has little reason to admit cyber breach to Panel of Experts but may chastise ally behind the scenes
North Korea breached oil import cap, smuggling up to 1.5M barrels: Report
55 countries tell UN that DPRK illegally imported oil at least 87 times last year, while China and Russia dispute claims
North Korea still running COVID import center despite easing border controls
Continued activity at pandemic-era facilities suggests authorities see political value in strong inspection regime
North Korea abruptly cancels World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang, days before game
DPRK nixed scheduled match despite sending team to Tokyo for first leg, reportedly fearing disease outbreak in Japan
North Korea relies on crypto theft for up to half of foreign income: UN report
Panel of Experts estimates DPRK cybercriminals have stolen $3B since 2017 to bankroll regime’s nuclear weapons
State media review: Kim Jong Un, daughter exalted as ‘great persons of guidance’
An in-depth analysis of daughter’s idolization, a new housing law, Pyongyang’s diplomatic outreach and more
North Korean man used companies in SE Asia to illicitly import brandy: Report
UN Panel of Experts recommends blacklisting Nam Chol Ung, alleging he owns resorts and restaurants that support regime
