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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents

N. Korea sent Merrill Newman $3,241 bill for 42 day detention

N. Korea sent Merrill Newman $3,241 bill for 42 day detention

Itemized bill included accommodation, meals and even a fee for a lost plate

N. Korea sent Merrill Newman $3,241 bill for 42 day detention
NK News
NK News December 9, 2014
Japan Times: North Korea military building collapses

Japan Times: North Korea military building collapses

Some 80 people reported killed in collapse in Pyongyang

Japan Times: North Korea military building collapses
Robert Lauler
Robert Lauler December 9, 2014
North Korea hopes to attract investment in new industrial complex

North Korea hopes to attract investment in new industrial complex

News comes as DPRK decides to remove wage limit at Kaesong

North Korea hopes to attract investment in new industrial complex
NK News
NK News December 8, 2014
Push for North Korean human rights to be placed on UNSC agenda

Push for North Korean human rights to be placed on UNSC agenda

Request for discussions accepted, cannot be vetoed by permanent members

Push for North Korean human rights to be placed on UNSC agenda
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 8, 2014
North denies involvement in hacking Sony

North denies involvement in hacking Sony

State media suggests supporters carried out 'righteous act' of hacking entertainment giant

North denies involvement in hacking Sony
Rob York
Rob York December 8, 2014
Kim’s sister reportedly on guest list for festival in South

Kim’s sister reportedly on guest list for festival in South

Unification Ministry skeptical of claim Kim Yo Jong will visit the South

Kim’s sister reportedly on guest list for festival in South
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 5, 2014
PUST a ‘window of hope’ in the North: ambassador’s wife

PUST a ‘window of hope’ in the North: ambassador’s wife

Presentation by ambassador's wife highlights difficulties of life in North Korea

PUST a ‘window of hope’ in the North: ambassador’s wife
Rob York
Rob York December 5, 2014
Russia-N. Korea trade plummets in 2014

Russia-N. Korea trade plummets in 2014

Expert says sanctions following Ukraine invasions may have hindered exchanges

Russia-N. Korea trade plummets in 2014
Rob York
Rob York December 4, 2014
China exports shotgun ammo to North Korea without notifying UN

China exports shotgun ammo to North Korea without notifying UN

Ammunition export is likely a "technical violation" of the DPRK arms embargo

China exports shotgun ammo to North Korea without notifying UN
NK News
NK News December 4, 2014
North Korea imposes work restrictions on taxi drivers: Xinhua

North Korea imposes work restrictions on taxi drivers: Xinhua

Restrictions reportedly in force since April this year

North Korea imposes work restrictions on taxi drivers: Xinhua
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 4, 2014