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South Korean government to cut budget for defector resettlement this year: MOU
Move linked to declining numbers of escapees making it to the South, unification ministry insists
South Korean border province will ban activists sending leaflets to the North
Activist groups insist they will defy the new rules, however
South Korea requests police investigate activists sending leaflets to the North
Presidential Blue House also vows to continue crackdown on anti-DPRK leaflets
Japanese PM reaffirms commitment to resolving North Korea abductee issue
Shinzo Abe apologizes for lack of progress in returning Japanese citizens abducted from the DPRK
North Korean propaganda leaflet found near Northern Limit Line
Quality of leaflet and print colors suggest it was sent recently, observer says
Normalization of U.S.-DPRK ties will require action on human rights: State
New International Religious Freedom Report condemns “almost complete denial” of religious freedom in North Korea
South Korea to file legal complaint against NGOs sending leaflets to the North
Activist promises to continue leaflet launches, however, amid growing inter-Korean tensions over the issue
North Korean embassies seek help procuring equipment for new Pyongyang hospital
Siemens among firms reportedly contacted in order to obtain hardware for North Korea's flagship construction effort
Shigeru Yokota, crusader for Japanese abducted by North Korea, dies at 87
Father of Megumi Yokata passed away Friday following decades-long fight to repatriate daughter from the DPRK
UN grants sanctions exemptions for shipments of medical supplies to North Korea
WHO to push forward blood bag factory project, while Eugene Bell Foundation continues anti-TB work
