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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
US extends ban on citizens’ travel to North Korea for seventh year
State Department cites ‘serious risk’ to Americans, but critics say decision hinders humanitarian work, tourism industry
Russian Embassy in North Korea may hire more staff amid growing ties: Ambassador
Expert says expansion would be in line with Moscow’s ambition to build anti-Western coalition
Kim Jong Un demands more tractors to fix ‘food problem’ amid production issues
Visit to tractor factory comes as North Korea continues to rely on Chinese imports, while prioritizing defense spending
North Korea says its second military satellite launch attempt failed
Third attempt to take place in October, state media reports, as Japan issues evacuation order on Okinawa
‘Business as usual’: South Koreans greet North Korea air raid drill with a shrug
Many in Seoul ignored sirens to evacuate, while others bemoaned ‘confounding’ lack of preparation at shelters
Police arrest pastor accused of molesting 8 North Korean defector children
South Korean police previously confirmed they are investigating man surnamed Chun who runs school for defector students
China continues open export of sanctioned goods to North Korea in July
Trade data shows China sent DPRK machinery banned under UN resolutions, while importing over $1.5M of sanctioned alloy
North Korean passenger jet makes first trip to China since start of pandemic
Air Koryo plane lands in Beijing on Tuesday morning, amid reports that overseas North Koreans will return home
Angry Kim Jong Un slams top official over farm flooding, calls for punishment
Expert says criticism aims to show North Korean leader cares about disaster response after state failed to prepare
North Korea warns of ‘thermo-nuclear war’ due to US-ROK drills, Camp David deals
State media slams Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises and US-ROK-Japan trilateral summit, threatening ‘offensive’ response
