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North Korea to shutter embassy in Democratic Republic of Congo
Official tells NK News that DPRK provided no reason for decision, the 7th confirmed mission closure since last month
US and North Korea debate DPRK satellite launch at Security Council meeting
Two sides go back and forth about Pyongyang’s right to space program, as council remains divided on DPRK issues
North Korea reports on China’s arrest of two Michaels following new allegations
Expert says rare state media mention of Canadians’ case appears tied to Spavor’s recent accusations against Kovrig
North Korea asserts right to launch satellite in defiance of US criticism
DPRK defends launch ahead of UN Security Council meeting, though expert says its justifications ignore international law
Reopening in slow motion: The growing risks of North Korea’s two-tiered scheme
DPRK is playing favorites with Russia and China, suggesting full return of diplomats and tourists could be long way off
North Korea closes embassy in Bangladesh, citing ‘operational’ realignment
Mission closure is 6th in last month, a trend expert says is likely due to fewer opportunities to earn funds for regime
South Korea, UK issue advisory warning of North Korean cyberattacks
Joint advisory is London’s first with non-Five Eyes nation and follows deal to establish strategic cyber partnership
EU decries North Korean satellite launch as ‘flagrant violation’ of UN sanctions
27 countries in union also express concern about DPRK-Russia military cooperation, while calling for UN response
North Korean insurance firm planning entry to Russian market, association says
Russian insurers call move ‘promising,’ though expert raises doubts that reinsurer could pay out in case of incident
Russia likely aided North Korea’s successful satellite launch: ROK spy agency
NIS tells lawmakers that Russia provided blueprints and data related to first and second rocket stages
