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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
North Korea invites China firms to spring trade fair after foreign ban last year
Chinese business group says it will join 2026 event, but still unclear if participants from other countries can attend
North Korea hasn’t resumed regular flights to Shanghai, counter to schedule
Data shows Air Koryo flew to Chinese city only once in recent months despite stating it operates biweekly flights
UN experts request info from North Korea on reported pardon of state criminals
Pyongyang has not replied to recent letter seeking details about scope of October amnesty, updates on abductees
Violent new North Korean film depicting attempt to kill leader airs on state TV
‘Days and Nights of Confrontation’ continues trend of racy, Hollywood-style content aimed at appealing to young people
Authentic Labubu toys are not made in North Korea, manufacturer says
Statement comes after social media video purported to show DPRK factory producing viral dolls, suggesting counterfeiting
Lee says he asked China’s Xi to act as a mediator with North Korea
South Korean president confirms summit talks covered denuclearization despite lack of mention in official readouts
Acting US envoy to Seoul leaves post after less than three months on the job
Embassy confirms Kevin Kim’s return to Washington amid questions about Trump’s focus on North Korea issues
Police accuse North Korean defector of killing brother for insurance money
Woman in her 50s to be referred to prosecutors over alleged murder in Busan, reportedly driven by financial hardship
Lee, Xi agree on restarting North Korea talks but don’t mention denuclearization
Leaders discussed need to explore ‘creative approaches’ to ease peninsula tensions during Beijing summit, Seoul says
North Korea reveals over 400 graves for soldiers killed in ‘sacred’ Ukraine war
Kim Jong Un takes daughter to plant trees at unfinished memorial site celebrating deployment to support Russia
