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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
North Korean defector arrivals ticks up but remains historically low
Seoul recorded 43 arrivals from January to March, compared to more than 1,000 annually before the pandemic
ROK recovers missing sailor after search near maritime border with North Korea
The sailor, a junior enlisted service member, was not wearing a life jacket when his body was recovered
North Koreans street cleaners too expensive to hire, Russian mayor claims
Official says North Koreans wouldn’t agree to $700 salary, so he opted to hire workers from Africa instead
Seoul seeks North Korea’s help after sailor goes missing at sea
ROK soldier goes missing near inter-Korean maritime border in the East Sea, could have drifted North, Seoul says
North Korean premier meets Chinese President Xi ahead of alliance anniversary
Cabinet chief Pak Thae Song’s talks with Xi came a day before the 65th anniversary of the two countries’ military pact
Spain rejects claims Russian freighter carried nuclear sub parts to North Korea
Defense minister says Ursa Major cargo was for a Russian icebreaker and that no authority has linked sinking to attack
South Korea watches for North Korea dam release after heavy rain near border
Emergency alerts sent to residents in Yeoncheon and Paju as Imjin River water levels rise during monsoon season
Kim Jong Un oversees military meeting on improving nukes, navy and intel agency
North Korean military brass gather for first Central Military Commission meeting of the year
Russian companies explore North Korea deals in meat, mining and machinery
Agriculture giant Rusagro planning export of frozen pork as Ural entrepreneurs visited Pyongyang for business talks
North Korean abductee rejects $28K settlement, demands apology from Seoul
Former abducted fisherman says he wants public recognition after decades-old espionage conviction was overturned
