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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
Lee says South Koreans won’t become ‘commies’ from reading North Korean media
President criticizes limits on access, stating they reflect outdated ideas about citizens’ vulnerability to propaganda
UN General Assembly adopts resolution slamming North Korean human rights abuses
US, South Korea among 61 nations to back measure criticizing DPRK’s use of resources on military rather than people
Seoul presses China to help revive diplomacy with its ally North Korea
But Beijing makes no mention of related discussion at foreign ministry talks, reflecting gap over DPRK policy
Kim Jong Un opens more new regional factories, promising a ‘socialist paradise’
Ceremony on west coast comes as authorities race to finish projects for 20×10 rural development initiative by year’s end
Panmunjom tours will no longer enter blue buildings on North Korea border: UNC
Deputy commander tells NK News that tourists will instead visit roof of Freedom House amid heightened security concerns
North Korea-China trade rockets to six-year high, months after Kim-Xi summit
Imports from China rise to nearly $244M and drive exchange to highest level since Oct. 2019
Pyongyang streets emptied of cars on Kim Jong Il death anniversary, photos show
Images seen by NK News suggest North Korea cleared roads as part of state-enforced mourning for former leader
Seoul to seek joint inscription of taekwondo as UNESCO heritage with North Korea
Change in approach comes after DPRK submitted separate application in 2024, placing pressure on ROK to take action
Putin praises ‘brave’ North Korean troops for Kursk combat, demining operations
Russian president stresses deployment came at Kim Jong Un’s initiative, pledging support for fallen soldiers’ families
UN maritime agency makes rare visit to North Korea for shipping operations audit
IMO trip shows DPRK is willing to selectively engage global organizations that provide practical benefits, expert says
