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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
Seoul investigating reported defection of COVID-positive North Koreans to China
South Korean outlets say two defectors escaped Chinese authorities, while two of three caught tested positive for virus
North Korea’s fertilizer imports remain unusually low ahead of planting seasons
Trade data also shows soap and other surface cleaner imports hit record highs amid short-lived trade reopening
North Korea high on agenda as Biden arrives in South Korea for summit with Yoon
US president’s three-day visit follows assessments that DPRK could greet him with long-range missile or nuclear test
North Korean hackers weaponize COVID outbreak in latest cyber attack
DPRK-linked Kimsuky group spreads fake press releases containing malicious code, cybersecurity firm says
UN human rights agency calls on North Korea to open borders to COVID-19 aid
Lack of national vaccination program could have ‘devastating impact’ on the DPRK’s human rights situation, OHCHR says
US, ROK defense chiefs ‘strongly condemn’ North Korean nuclear test preparations
South Korean official maintains that a nuclear test is unlikely during Biden’s Seoul visit, however
US ready for possible DPRK nuclear, missile tests during Biden’s East Asia trip
US President set to hold summits in Seoul and Tokyo in the coming days
North Korean imports hit COVID-era high, but reversal could be soon to follow
The rapid spread of omicron in the country threatens to upend increasing bilateral trade
Five people indicted after 10-year investigation into North Korean bank hack
Defendants met DPRK agent in 2011 and received instructions to collect secret information, South Korean prosecutors say
North Korean ICBM test ‘imminent’ ahead of US-ROK summit, says Seoul official
The official also suggested US expressed willingness to supply DPRK with COVID-19 aid but that Pyongyang unresponsive
