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South Korean pastor arrested in Russia worked with North Korean defectors: NGO

South Korean pastor arrested in Russia worked with North Korean defectors: NGO

Global Love Rice Sharing Foundation says Baek Kwang-soon helped escapees in Far East but denies he engaged in spying

South Korean pastor arrested in Russia worked with North Korean defectors: NGO
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Lina Park March 12, 2024
North Korea clears remains of inter-Korean liaison office it blew up 4 years ago

North Korea clears remains of inter-Korean liaison office it blew up 4 years ago

Removal comes as DPRK turns back on inter-Korean ties and signals it won’t resume cooperation in future, expert says

North Korea clears remains of inter-Korean liaison office it blew up 4 years ago
Lina Park
Lina Park | Shreyas Reddy March 11, 2024
North Korean delegation visits Mongolia for first time in five years

North Korean delegation visits Mongolia for first time in five years

Vice foreign minister held talks with Mongolian counterpart in sign of DPRK efforts to reengage international community

North Korean delegation visits Mongolia for first time in five years
Joe Smith
Joe Smith March 11, 2024
Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart
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Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart

Shipping operation alleged to provide DPRK weapons for use against Ukraine had appeared to be on pause for a month

Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 11, 2024
Waiting for Trump? How North Korea is building leverage for a return to talks
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Waiting for Trump? How North Korea is building leverage for a return to talks

Kim Jong Un knows US will want to avoid another global crisis and could use tensions as a bargaining tool

Waiting for Trump? How North Korea is building leverage for a return to talks
Luana Margarete Geiger
Luana Margarete Geiger March 11, 2024
Seoul’s foreign ministry to dissolve headquarters for North Korea peace talks

Seoul’s foreign ministry to dissolve headquarters for North Korea peace talks

Experts say change reflects Seoul’s focus on deterrence over diplomacy but express concerns about one-sided approach

Seoul’s foreign ministry to dissolve headquarters for North Korea peace talks
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park March 8, 2024
North Korea’s ‘draconian’ COVID response exacerbated humanitarian crisis: Report

North Korea’s ‘draconian’ COVID response exacerbated humanitarian crisis: Report

Human Rights Watch says sealing border had ‘devastating consequences,’ while highlighting adverse impact of sanctions

North Korea’s ‘draconian’ COVID response exacerbated humanitarian crisis: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 8, 2024
Another Russian tour group visits North Korea as it slowly opens to travelers

Another Russian tour group visits North Korea as it slowly opens to travelers

Tour is second to DPRK since country began to ease COVID controls, with two more scheduled for coming weeks

Another Russian tour group visits North Korea as it slowly opens to travelers
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 8, 2024
The US softened its tone on North Korea. But it’s still singing the same tune.

The US softened its tone on North Korea. But it’s still singing the same tune.

Recent rhetoric about ‘interim’ denuclearization steps may aim to ease tensions but doesn’t signal a US policy change

The US softened its tone on North Korea. But it’s still singing the same tune.
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal March 7, 2024
Kim Jong Un leads military drill simulating takeover of South Korean guard posts

Kim Jong Un leads military drill simulating takeover of South Korean guard posts

North Korean leader calls for better ‘war preparations’ as US and ROK continue large-scale Freedom Shield drills

Kim Jong Un leads military drill simulating takeover of South Korean guard posts
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 7, 2024
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