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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
North Korean shipping rises in early March, hinting at loosened quarantine rules
13 ships made significant voyages, with old identities resurfacing after years off-grid
North Korea remains quiet five days into US-ROK joint military drill
Pyongyang appears to refrain from denouncing exercise as rehearsals for invasion
North Korea pushes contactless payments, claims growth in online shopping
State media touts E-payments via mobile apps and QR codes as way to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Seoul to launch English website to promote ‘balanced discourse’ on North Korea
Unification ministry budgets $500,000 for content platform modeled after 38 North
Blinken feels ‘strongly’ about re-appointing a North Korea human rights envoy
The position has been left vacant since the Obama administration ended in Jan. 2017
US Commander doubtful on North Korean ability to use recently paraded weapons
“Projecting a capability in a parade, while an effective communication strategy, does not necessarily equal the ability"
UN panel names North Korean who tried smuggling fighter jet parts to Pyongyang
Records indicate trade representative may have served as diplomat in Moscow prior to weapons deal
North Koreans prepare for torch march, but no signs of military parade
Satellite imagery suggests nighttime procession, but formations differ from preparations for weapons show
Yongbyon deal still an option in nuclear talks with North Korea: Seoul official
U.S. considering South Korea's positions in DPRK policy review, State Department's Marc Knapper says
South Korea to pay almost 14% more to fund US military presence in the country
Seoul accepts proportionate increase in payments until 2025 as defense budget grows
