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Rare flight through North Korean airspace comes as cruise missiles soar

Rare flight through North Korean airspace comes as cruise missiles soar

Airlines seldom fly over the DPRK due to risks from such missile tests and to avoid sanctions complications

Rare flight through North Korean airspace comes as cruise missiles soar
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Ethan Jewell January 25, 2022
North Korea fires two cruise missiles in latest weapons test

North Korea fires two cruise missiles in latest weapons test

Apparent test follows hypersonic and short-range ballistic missile launches earlier this month

North Korea fires two cruise missiles in latest weapons test
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 25, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol backs peace treaty and aid for North Korea if it denuclearizes

Yoon Suk-yeol backs peace treaty and aid for North Korea if it denuclearizes

South Korean presidential candidate voices support for dialogue as he outlines defense and foreign policy pledges

Yoon Suk-yeol backs peace treaty and aid for North Korea if it denuclearizes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 24, 2022
North Korea accuses Japan of ‘scheming’ to plunge Asia into ‘sea of blood’

North Korea accuses Japan of ‘scheming’ to plunge Asia into ‘sea of blood’

DPRK’s foreign ministry claims Tokyo is exaggerating regional threats to justify 'aggressive' military buildup

North Korea accuses Japan of ‘scheming’ to plunge Asia into ‘sea of blood’
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung January 24, 2022
Fresh food prices remain ‘shockingly high’ in North Korean capital

Fresh food prices remain ‘shockingly high’ in North Korean capital

Sources say oranges selling for $27/kg, with no signs that imported goods have been delivered to Pyongyang’s main market

Fresh food prices remain ‘shockingly high’ in North Korean capital
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 24, 2022
China offers COVID supplies to citizens in North Korea, citing ‘difficulties’

China offers COVID supplies to citizens in North Korea, citing ‘difficulties’

China reveals who is leading embassy after former ambassador left the country and border controls keep new appointee out

China offers COVID supplies to citizens in North Korea, citing ‘difficulties’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 21, 2022
Surge of iron alloy drives North Korea’s spike in exports to China in December
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Surge of iron alloy drives North Korea’s spike in exports to China in December

Chinese customs data also shows increased DPRK imports of a variety of consumer goods, including dairy and honey

Surge of iron alloy drives North Korea’s spike in exports to China in December
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell January 21, 2022
China rejects US appeal for more sanctions following North Korean missile tests

China rejects US appeal for more sanctions following North Korean missile tests

US seeks broader sanctions against DPRK after ballistic launches but lacks full support of UN Security Council

China rejects US appeal for more sanctions following North Korean missile tests
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung January 21, 2022
North Korea received third cargo train shipment from China on Wednesday: Video

North Korea received third cargo train shipment from China on Wednesday: Video

Footage from Japanese outlet shows daily rail trade since Monday restart, though unclear how long activity will continue

North Korea received third cargo train shipment from China on Wednesday: Video
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 20, 2022
UN Security Council schedules meeting on North Korea after several missile tests

UN Security Council schedules meeting on North Korea after several missile tests

China says ‘no plan’ for new UN sanctions while DPRK hints at possible return of nuclear and long-range missile tests

UN Security Council schedules meeting on North Korea after several missile tests
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung January 20, 2022