April 18, 2024

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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents

Kim Jong Un debuts new song praising himself at grand opening of housing project

Kim Jong Un debuts new song praising himself at grand opening of housing project

Bombastic ceremony for 10K-home street in capital comes amid efforts to boost North Korean leader’s personality cult

Kim Jong Un debuts new song praising himself at grand opening of housing project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 17, 2024
US exploring alternatives to North Korea sanctions panel in and out of UN: Envoy

US exploring alternatives to North Korea sanctions panel in and out of UN: Envoy

Linda Thomas-Greenfield signals US doesn’t expect deal to save Panel of Experts after Russia vetoed mandate last month

US exploring alternatives to North Korea sanctions panel in and out of UN: Envoy
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 17, 2024
US indicts ex-North Korean diplomat for conning American banks to smuggle goods

US indicts ex-North Korean diplomat for conning American banks to smuggle goods

Ri Myong Ho faces 20 charges for alleged money laundering and other crimes while working at DPRK Embassy in Thailand

US indicts ex-North Korean diplomat for conning American banks to smuggle goods
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 17, 2024
Russian firm restarts coal project in North Korea after over 4-year suspension
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Russian firm restarts coal project in North Korea after over 4-year suspension

Activity at Rason could aim to resume coal transshipment as two countries engage in alleged arms trade at adjacent piers

Russian firm restarts coal project in North Korea after over 4-year suspension
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 16, 2024
North Korean state media makes first mention of recent ROK election

North Korean state media makes first mention of recent ROK election

Reports on protests against Yoon after ruling party’s ‘crushing defeat’ likely aim to stir up conflict, expert says

North Korean state media makes first mention of recent ROK election
Lina Park
Lina Park | Seung-Yeon Chung April 16, 2024
North Korea can use gene-editing tech to craft military bioweapons, US warns

North Korea can use gene-editing tech to craft military bioweapons, US warns

Expert says Pyongyang’s reported adoption of CRISPR suggests DPRK is taking ‘relatively new approach’ to biowarfare

North Korea can use gene-editing tech to craft military bioweapons, US warns
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 16, 2024
US eyeing alternative to UN panel on North Korea, envoy tells ROK defense chief

US eyeing alternative to UN panel on North Korea, envoy tells ROK defense chief

Linda Thomas-Greenfield voices concern DPRK could freely develop missiles without sanctions monitoring body

US eyeing alternative to UN panel on North Korea, envoy tells ROK defense chief
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy April 15, 2024
North Korea lauds event with pro-regime groups on promoting ‘Juche idea’

North Korea lauds event with pro-regime groups on promoting ‘Juche idea’

High-profile seminar aims to convince North Koreans that foreigners admire state ideology of Kim regime, experts say

North Korea lauds event with pro-regime groups on promoting ‘Juche idea’
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un holds talks with top Chinese official as two sides celebrate ties

Kim Jong Un holds talks with top Chinese official as two sides celebrate ties

Both sides tight-lipped about talks as Beijing remains cautious about aligning with ‘rogue’ North Korea, expert says

Kim Jong Un holds talks with top Chinese official as two sides celebrate ties
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 15, 2024
UN General Assembly could monitor North Korea sanctions, countries suggest

UN General Assembly could monitor North Korea sanctions, countries suggest

Diplomats debate alternatives to Panel of Experts at UN, as Russia says it will propose extension with conditions

UN General Assembly could monitor North Korea sanctions, countries suggest
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 12, 2024
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