March 28, 2024

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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents

UN Security Council to vote on future of North Korea sanctions panel Thursday

UN Security Council to vote on future of North Korea sanctions panel Thursday

Russia is expected to veto the extension of Panel of Experts’ mandate in New York, sources tell NK News

UN Security Council to vote on future of North Korea sanctions panel Thursday
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 28, 2024
US, ROK sanction Russia and China-based targets funding North Korean nukes

US, ROK sanction Russia and China-based targets funding North Korean nukes

Joint measures aim to curtail DPRK’s efforts to obtain foreign currency via overseas IT workers and blacklisted banks

US, ROK sanction Russia and China-based targets funding North Korean nukes
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 28, 2024
Russian spy chief visits North Korea, holds talks with head of secret police

Russian spy chief visits North Korea, holds talks with head of secret police

Two sides reportedly discussed countering espionage during trip, which expert calls sign of preparations for Putin visit

Russian spy chief visits North Korea, holds talks with head of secret police
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 28, 2024
ROK holds naval exercises near border to commemorate those killed by North Korea

ROK holds naval exercises near border to commemorate those killed by North Korea

Defense chief tells troops to be ready for DPRK surprise attacks as navy conducts live-fire drills around peninsula

ROK holds naval exercises near border to commemorate those killed by North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 27, 2024
After trial balloon, Kim Yo Jong says North Korea not interested in Japan talks

After trial balloon, Kim Yo Jong says North Korea not interested in Japan talks

Leader’s sister says DPRK will reject all contact with Tokyo, concluding summit offer was ‘politically motivated’

After trial balloon, Kim Yo Jong says North Korea not interested in Japan talks
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 27, 2024
North Korean soccer star lands at DPRK club after sanctions derail Europe career

North Korean soccer star lands at DPRK club after sanctions derail Europe career

Pro-regime outlet reports Han Kwang Song now on top April 25 team, and expert says he’s unlikely to play overseas again

North Korean soccer star lands at DPRK club after sanctions derail Europe career
Joe Smith
Joe Smith March 27, 2024
US, ROK launch new task force to counter North Korean oil smuggling

US, ROK launch new task force to counter North Korean oil smuggling

Allies seek to crack down on sanctions evasion supporting DPRK nuclear program amid dysfunction in UN sanctions regime

US, ROK launch new task force to counter North Korean oil smuggling
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 27, 2024
Massive Russian cargo plane linked to missile trade flies to North Korea
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Massive Russian cargo plane linked to missile trade flies to North Korea

Freighter and Russian government plane traveled to Pyongyang in dead of night last week, flight-tracking data shows

Massive Russian cargo plane linked to missile trade flies to North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 27, 2024
North Korean IT workers impersonating Japanese nationals to secure jobs: Tokyo

North Korean IT workers impersonating Japanese nationals to secure jobs: Tokyo

Japan advisory echoes warnings that DPRK overseas laborers are earning millions to fund Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions

North Korean IT workers impersonating Japanese nationals to secure jobs: Tokyo
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 26, 2024
North Korea expanding suspected uranium enrichment site, satellite imagery shows
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North Korea expanding suspected uranium enrichment site, satellite imagery shows

Construction could increase floor space for centrifuges and comes after Kim Jong Un called for boosting nuke production

North Korea expanding suspected uranium enrichment site, satellite imagery shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 26, 2024
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