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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
Kim Jong Un advertises new luxury hotels near China for North Korean elites
State media promotes Samjiyon primarily for domestic tourism despite past focus on attracting foreign visitors
US nuclear submarine visits ROK, showing off asset for countering North Korea
First such visit under Lee administration comes after DPRK slammed a previous US submarine port call as ‘outrageous’
Kim Jong Un cuts ribbon on newly built factories, joined by wife and daughter
North Korean praises progress in east coast city of Sinpho, attending third opening in a week for rural development push
Seoul’s defense ministry to restore North Korea division supporting engagement
Decision reverses Yoon administration’s renaming of North Korea Policy Division to focus on DPRK sanctions
Few sanctioned items appear in North Korea-China trade data despite smuggling
Beijing reports usual suspects of fabrics, soybean oil and hair led exchange in November, omitting sensitive goods
Lee Jae Myung orders tighter government coordination on North Korea policy
Creation of new security ministers’ meeting follows signs of discord between unification and foreign ministries
ROK has adjusted criteria for identifying North Korean border incursions: JCS
Seoul says it now refers to both South Korean military and UNC maps due to deterioration of physical markers in DMZ
Russia denies holding ‘secret’ talks with Seoul on North Korean nuclear issue
Spokesperson says Moscow refuses to mediate between the Koreas, denouncing denuclearization as meaningless
Belarusian exchange says it established partnership with North Korean firm
Unnamed DPRK company reportedly seeks to import dairy products from Russian ally as two countries expand commercial ties
North Korean crypto theft hits new high in 2025 on back of Bybit heist: Reports
Researchers say DPRK actors stole up to $2B this year, accounting for over half of all global crypto theft













