March 29, 2024
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North Korea hawks marked-up luxury goods to Russian tourists despite sanctions

Exclusive photos show pricey foreign cosmetics for sale at Pyongyang airport and east coast ski resort this year

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State media review: North Korea dissolves one of its oldest unification groups

An in-depth analysis of the death of a 77-year-old organization, Vietnam ties, human rights criticism and more

State media review: North Korea dissolves one of its oldest unification groups
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Massive Russian cargo plane linked to missile trade flies to North Korea

Freighter and Russian government plane traveled to Pyongyang in dead of night last week, flight-tracking data shows

Massive Russian cargo plane linked to missile trade flies to North Korea
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North Korea expanding suspected uranium enrichment site, satellite imagery shows

Construction could increase floor space for centrifuges and comes after Kim Jong Un called for boosting nuke production

North Korea expanding suspected uranium enrichment site, satellite imagery shows
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Why North Korea has little reason to meddle in South Korea’s upcoming election

While Seoul has warned of ‘provocations,’ experts say DPRK has limited influence and doesn’t really care who wins 

Why North Korea has little reason to meddle in South Korea’s upcoming election
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Chinese part of Mount Paektu makes Unesco list under Chinese name

Chinese part of Mount Paektu makes Unesco list under Chinese name

The Chinese part of Mount Paektu has been listed as a global geopark by Unesco ...

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From K-pop to Cairo, Africa embraces Korea's cultural influence

From K-pop to Cairo, Africa embraces Korea's cultural influence

The whole package of Korean culture will make its way to the African continent, as ...

Mar 29, 2024
UN Security Council fails to extend North Korea sanctions panel

UN Security Council fails to extend North Korea sanctions panel

The South Korean government expressed deep regret over the failure of the mandate of a ...

Mar 29, 2024
ROK and U.S. Form Task Force to Find Ways to Enforce Sanctions on North Korea

ROK and U.S. Form Task Force to Find Ways to Enforce Sanctions on North Korea

South Korea and the United States have launched a task force to effectively block North ...

Mar 29, 2024
Ask a North Korean: What is it like to work as an overseas laborer in Russia?

Ask a North Korean: What is it like to work as an overseas laborer in Russia?

“Ask a North Korean” is an NK News series featuring interviews with and columns by ...

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