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Activists urge Seoul to co-sponsor UN resolution on North Korean human rights
Over 20 NGOs and experts sign open letter to Lee Jae-myung voicing concern about ROK's declining focus on human rights
Trump, Takaichi reaffirm US-Japan defense ties aboard American aircraft carrier
Two leaders pledge to strengthen alliance in face of ‘unprecedented’ challenges due to North Korea and other threats
Trump tells families of Japanese abducted by North Korea that US is ‘with them’
President pledges to ‘do everything’ in his power to resolve issue as he pushes for a meeting with Kim Jong Un
North Korea’s violations of religious freedom have surged since pandemic: Report
Nearly 100% of defectors say religion is not allowed, though small numbers report practicing in secret
US names Kevin Kim, veteran of North Korea talks, as new acting envoy to Seoul
Appointment of interim charge d’affaires comes days before Trump to visit South Korea, seeking meeting with Kim Jong Un
Japan’s new prime minister signals openness to meeting Kim Jong Un
Takaichi tells families of Japanese abductees she ‘won’t miss any opportunity’ to resolve long-standing issue with DPRK
North Korea’s cyber army funds nuclear arms with $2.8B in stolen crypto: MSMT
11 countries accuse DPRK cyber ops of ‘systematically’ violating sanctions, stating program rivals China and Russia
Human rights forum calls to protect North Koreans regardless of DPRK’s stance
Activists stress regime's lack of progress on human rights, while defectors testify about abuses due to Russia ties
A North Korean soldier’s defection, and a possible Trump-Kim meeting
NK News’ Jooheon Kim breaks down a dangerous border crossing, upcoming APEC summit and a DPRK defense deal with Vietnam
South Korea suspends JSA tours amid speculation about Trump-Kim Jong Un meeting
US president set to visit ROK from Oct. 29-30 after expressing interesting in meeting North Korean leader this year
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