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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
Kim Jong Un oversees artillery contest on North Korean founder’s birthday
In a change from recent years, Kim focused on military development, rather than the economy, on the ‘Day of the Sun’
US, ROK and Japan discuss naval cooperation to counter North Korea
Senior commanders hold talks as DPRK continues missile testing from new warships
North Korean economy is ‘recovering’ thanks to Russia, China ties: Seoul
Unification Ministry says Pyongyang is leveraging US-China competition to increase its autonomy and bargaining power
North Korea registers its largest warship with UN maritime watchdog
Expert says IMO listing suggests the Choe Hyon destroyer is ready for deployment and could sail overseas
Russian, North Korean trade unions ink cooperation deal in Pyongyang
Agreement comes as the DPRK sends large numbers of laborers to work at Russian companies
China greenlights new seafood inspection facility on North Korea border
Facility can process up to 2K tons of imported seafood, though sanctions and Chinese rules restrict such trade with DPRK
Human rights commission says Seoul should protect North Korean POWs in Ukraine
State-funded watchdog calls for South Korea to support the prisoners’ entry and prevent their forced repatriation
Kim Jong Un donates $2M to educate pro-North Korea youth in Japan
State media reports a roughly 10% increase from last year amid push to promote loyalty of next generation
North Korea lets Russians run in Pyongyang despite cancelling marathon
Trip highlights DPRK’s special treatment for Russian visitors as it continues to snub other tourists
Trump nominates former congresswoman Michelle Steel as ambassador to Seoul
Born in South Korea, Steel has advocated for North Korean human rights and is poised to fill over yearlong vacancy
