May 08, 2024

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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents

South Korea holds live-fire drills to defend islands on North Korea’s doorstep

South Korea holds live-fire drills to defend islands on North Korea’s doorstep

Authorities advise residents not to go outside during exercises on repelling enemy landing and retaking border islands

South Korea holds live-fire drills to defend islands on North Korea’s doorstep
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 8, 2024
China fired flares at aircraft monitoring North Korea sanctions, Australia says

China fired flares at aircraft monitoring North Korea sanctions, Australia says

Beijing alleges Australian helicopter violated its airspace, defending actions as ‘lawful and safe’

China fired flares at aircraft monitoring North Korea sanctions, Australia says
Lina Park
Lina Park May 8, 2024
Kim Ki Nam, propaganda chief for all three North Korean rulers, dies at 94

Kim Ki Nam, propaganda chief for all three North Korean rulers, dies at 94

Kim Jong Un to oversee official’s funeral as state media claims he achieved ‘eternal life’ through service to regime

Kim Ki Nam, propaganda chief for all three North Korean rulers, dies at 94
Russia exports 2K tons of flour and corn to North Korea amid signs of shortages

Russia exports 2K tons of flour and corn to North Korea amid signs of shortages

Shipments come as two sides ramp up agricultural cooperation but are unlikely to alleviate food insecurity, expert says

Russia exports 2K tons of flour and corn to North Korea amid signs of shortages
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 7, 2024
North Korea tears down buildings at Kim Jong Un’s winter palace complex
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North Korea tears down buildings at Kim Jong Un’s winter palace complex

Expert said says ‘unusual’ move may be part of plans to transfer ignored residence to the military

North Korea tears down buildings at Kim Jong Un’s winter palace complex
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 6, 2024
Kim Jong Un orders police to ‘fiercely’ defend socialism from outside threats

Kim Jong Un orders police to ‘fiercely’ defend socialism from outside threats

North Korean leader again demonstrates deep interest in combatting foreign influence, joining photo session in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un orders police to ‘fiercely’ defend socialism from outside threats
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 6, 2024
North Korea condemns West for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions monitor

North Korea condemns West for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions monitor

US-led proposals to replace Panel of Experts will lead to ‘self-destruction,’ Pyongyang warns

North Korea condemns West for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions monitor
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 6, 2024
US governor raises eyebrows with claim she met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

US governor raises eyebrows with claim she met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

Upcoming book by Kristi Noem will be edited to remove false claim amid questions about whether she confused two Koreas

US governor raises eyebrows with claim she met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill May 6, 2024
North Korea could open border city to foreign tourists this month: Tour agency

North Korea could open border city to foreign tourists this month: Tour agency

Firm predicts tours to Sinuiju to resume before capital, a move expert says may aim to test readiness for Chinese market

North Korea could open border city to foreign tourists this month: Tour agency
Joe Smith
Joe Smith May 6, 2024
The Hague dismisses case against Dutch firms accused of using North Korean labor

The Hague dismisses case against Dutch firms accused of using North Korean labor

Appeals court finds no direct evidence shipbuilders profited from human trafficking of DPRK workers at Polish shipyards

The Hague dismisses case against Dutch firms accused of using North Korean labor
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 6, 2024
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