March 28, 2024

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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents

North Korean TV censors blue jeans while airing British gardening show

North Korean TV censors blue jeans while airing British gardening show

Decision to blur host’s pants reflects regime’s ban on jeans since the early 90s, expert says

North Korean TV censors blue jeans while airing British gardening show
Joe Smith
Joe Smith March 26, 2024
‘Impossible’ to gauge North Korean humanitarian need without access: Aid groups

‘Impossible’ to gauge North Korean humanitarian need without access: Aid groups

Humanitarian groups say they still don’t know when they can return, while UN still appears to be relying on 2019 data

‘Impossible’ to gauge North Korean humanitarian need without access: Aid groups
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal March 26, 2024
Wagner Group helped smuggle North Korean weapons to Russia: Report

Wagner Group helped smuggle North Korean weapons to Russia: Report

Russians conspired with DPRK officials in Syria to orchestrate arms transfers, member state tells UN Panel of Experts

Wagner Group helped smuggle North Korean weapons to Russia: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 26, 2024
Top North Korean official holds talks with Chinese foreign minister in Beijing

Top North Korean official holds talks with Chinese foreign minister in Beijing

Meetings between Kim Song Nam and Chinese officials may be laying groundwork for summit in near future, expert says

Top North Korean official holds talks with Chinese foreign minister in Beijing
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 25, 2024
Kim Jong Un expresses condolences to Putin over deadly Moscow terrorist attack

Kim Jong Un expresses condolences to Putin over deadly Moscow terrorist attack

North Korean leader voices country’s opposition to terrorism, despite designation as a state sponsor of terrorism by US

Kim Jong Un expresses condolences to Putin over deadly Moscow terrorist attack
Lina Park
Lina Park March 25, 2024
Kim Yo Jong insinuates Kishida wants summit with North Korea to boost popularity

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

Kim Yo Jong insinuates Kishida wants summit with North Korea to boost popularity
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 25, 2024
UN investigating claims of rampant North Korean wildlife trafficking in Africa

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

UN investigating claims of rampant North Korean wildlife trafficking in Africa
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 25, 2024
Kim Jong Un lauds tank unit’s history of invading Seoul in headquarters visit

Kim Jong Un lauds tank unit’s history of invading Seoul in headquarters visit

North Korean leader also shown reviewing military operation plans next to maps of South Korea

Kim Jong Un lauds tank unit’s history of invading Seoul in headquarters visit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 25, 2024
US delays vote to extend UN sanctions panel on North Korea

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

US delays vote to extend UN sanctions panel on North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 23, 2024
South Korea launches probe into demolition of North Korean guard posts

South Korea launches probe into demolition of North Korean guard posts

Auditors investigating claims Moon government failed to verify destruction of GPs under inter-Korean military deal

South Korea launches probe into demolition of North Korean guard posts
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 22, 2024