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Fact check: Russia greenlit imports of beer from China, not North Korea

Fact check: Russia greenlit imports of beer from China, not North Korea

NK News analysis shows Russian records likely misidentified supplier reported by media due to spelling error

Fact check: Russia greenlit imports of beer from China, not North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 4, 2024
Seoul ‘closely monitoring’ signs North Korea executed officials over flooding

Seoul ‘closely monitoring’ signs North Korea executed officials over flooding

Statement follows report that Kim Jong Un put 20-30 officials to death, though experts express skepticism over claims

Seoul ‘closely monitoring’ signs North Korea executed officials over flooding
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park September 4, 2024
Activists call for efforts to protect North Korean Olympians after viral selfie

Activists call for efforts to protect North Korean Olympians after viral selfie

But experts cast doubt on rumors that athletes face punishment for taking photos with South Koreans

Activists call for efforts to protect North Korean Olympians after viral selfie
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 4, 2024
South Korean vice minister briefs US counterpart on new unification policy

South Korean vice minister briefs US counterpart on new unification policy

Kim Hong-kyun outlines plans to ‘extend freedom’ to North Korea, seeking Washington’s support

South Korean vice minister briefs US counterpart on new unification policy
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park September 4, 2024
North Korea ‘aggressively’ targeting crypto industry to steal assets, FBI warns

North Korea ‘aggressively’ targeting crypto industry to steal assets, FBI warns

US alert says ‘highly tailored’ DPRK campaigns are crafted around targets’ personal details and can even fool experts

North Korea ‘aggressively’ targeting crypto industry to steal assets, FBI warns
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill September 4, 2024
North Korea launches new campaign to vaccinate 1M people with UNICEF support

North Korea launches new campaign to vaccinate 1M people with UNICEF support

UN organization says campaign targets children and pregnant women who missed life-saving vaccinations during pandemic

North Korea launches new campaign to vaccinate 1M people with UNICEF support
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 4, 2024
UN chief demands accountability for North Korean human rights abuses

UN chief demands accountability for North Korean human rights abuses

In report, Antonio Guterres endorses ‘non-traditional justice pathways’ citing increasing repression of basic freedoms

UN chief demands accountability for North Korean human rights abuses
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un thinks North Korea better off without foreign aid: Ex-DPRK diplomat

Kim Jong Un thinks North Korea better off without foreign aid: Ex-DPRK diplomat

Former counselor at North Korean Embassy in Cuba shares insights on Kim's foreign policy priorities, domestic challenges

Kim Jong Un thinks North Korea better off without foreign aid: Ex-DPRK diplomat
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 3, 2024
North Korea agrees to send lecturers to Russian Far East to teach Korean

North Korea agrees to send lecturers to Russian Far East to teach Korean

Russian-speaking teachers will participate in initiative for local youth, despite possible sanctions violations

North Korea agrees to send lecturers to Russian Far East to teach Korean
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 3, 2024
Seoul police raid far-left political party over alleged support for North Korea

Seoul police raid far-left political party over alleged support for North Korea

People’s Democracy Party says police cited security act violations for search and seizures targeting offices and homes

Seoul police raid far-left political party over alleged support for North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 3, 2024
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