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Annexing Ukraine’s land makes clear Russia won’t cooperate on North Korea
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Annexing Ukraine’s land makes clear Russia won’t cooperate on North Korea

Moscow’s actions undermine institutions seeking to curb the DPRK’s nuclear program and suggest it will flout sanctions

Annexing Ukraine’s land makes clear Russia won’t cooperate on North Korea
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna September 30, 2022
North Korea-linked voice phishing campaign nets over $600M: UN report

North Korea-linked voice phishing campaign nets over $600M: UN report

IT workers connected to DPRK’s missile development agency peddle phishing apps and other tools abroad, member state says

North Korea-linked voice phishing campaign nets over $600M: UN report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 29, 2022
State media review: Farmers rejoice after receiving new harvest equipment
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State media review: Farmers rejoice after receiving new harvest equipment

An in-depth analysis of efforts to boost food production, DPRK criticism of the South Korean president, and more

State media review: Farmers rejoice after receiving new harvest equipment
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 29, 2022
North Korea claims US soldiers cut child’s arms off in latest hate campaign

North Korea claims US soldiers cut child’s arms off in latest hate campaign

State media airs footage of armless woman saying she’s a war crime victim in new anti-U.S. propaganda push

North Korea claims US soldiers cut child’s arms off in latest hate campaign
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 29, 2022
North Korea announces new nationwide mask mandate weeks after COVID ‘victory’

North Korea announces new nationwide mask mandate weeks after COVID ‘victory’

Mandatory masking to restart Saturday in effort to fight ‘flu and infectious diseases' during cold weather months

North Korea announces new nationwide mask mandate weeks after COVID ‘victory’
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 29, 2022
Seoul approves food aid to North Korea after Kim Jong Un warns of shortages

Seoul approves food aid to North Korea after Kim Jong Un warns of shortages

Yoon administration greenlights second request from private group to send aid to DPRK, but Pyongyang unlikely to accept

Seoul approves food aid to North Korea after Kim Jong Un warns of shortages
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 29, 2022
Vietnam lets North Koreans in country work on ‘humanitarian’ grounds: Report

Vietnam lets North Koreans in country work on ‘humanitarian’ grounds: Report

Hanoi tells UN sanctions monitors that laborers lack support from Pyongyang after border closure strands them abroad

Vietnam lets North Koreans in country work on ‘humanitarian’ grounds: Report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 28, 2022
North Korean missile industry turns to farm machines to address food shortages

North Korean missile industry turns to farm machines to address food shortages

Mass ceremony in city square appears to prioritize optics, as state media says Kim Jong Un gifts 5,500 tools for harvest

North Korean missile industry turns to farm machines to address food shortages
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 27, 2022
Dry winter weather to contribute to North Korean food insecurity, WFP projects

Dry winter weather to contribute to North Korean food insecurity, WFP projects

World Food Program says reduced snowmelt could harm crops, as pandemic controls appear to exacerbate food shortages

Dry winter weather to contribute to North Korean food insecurity, WFP projects
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Yeji Chung September 27, 2022
Foreign liquors, cosmetics among sanctioned goods on sale in Pyongyang: Photos
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Foreign liquors, cosmetics among sanctioned goods on sale in Pyongyang: Photos

Luxury brands and Chinese industrial goods on offer despite North Korea’s border restrictions, exclusive photos show

Foreign liquors, cosmetics among sanctioned goods on sale in Pyongyang: Photos
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 27, 2022