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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
Kim Yo Jong lambasts ‘stupid’ denuclearization calls by ASEAN forum
The ASEAN forum is a ‘hired mouthpiece for the US,’ Kim said, adding that the goal of denuclearization is moot
Russia seeks 30k more North Korean troops in Ukraine war, Zelensky warns
Ukrainian president says Pyongyang also preparing to send more missile launchers to Russia
North Korean defectors begin receiving AI phone calls to monitor well-being
Government-backed program will ask about meals, medication and daily life, then alert specialists if risks are detected
Seoul warns North Korean mines ‘highly likely’ drifted south after rainfall
JCS says mines planted in the DMZ could drift through shared rivers and cause serious casualties or damage
Court fines defector $6,700 for helping send money back to North Koreans
Defendant says money sent through Chinese broker helped families in DPRK cover basic living costs
Russia vows support for North Korea’s nuclear, military buildup
Foreign minister rejects denuclearization, pointing to U.S.-led drills as a reason for DPRK to maintain nuclear arsenal
US renews North Korea travel ban for 10th year
U.S. passport holders are banned from traveling to the DPRK unless they obtain permission from the State Department
South Korea detains cargo ship over suspected North Korean sanctions violations
The Prada, formerly known as Sophia, was among the vessels mixed up in alleged coal and iron ore trade with North Korea
Russian doctors remove chicken bone from North Korean man’s chest
DPRK patient suffered for six months as 2-cm chicken bone lodged in his chest required urgent medical care
Leaked chats expose hierarchy behind North Korean IT worker network
Analysis of leaked payment server reveals internal payment workflow and chain of command behind DPRK IT worker schemes
