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G7 foreign ministers condemn alleged North Korean weapons sales to Russia
Expert says discussion of arms sales for Ukraine war reflect fears that Pyongyang and Moscow are growing closer
November 8, 2023
‘Day may come’ when North Korea will attack US to help Palestine: Hamas official
Foreign affairs head praises DPRK as ally that can strike America, but expert says remarks are ‘wishful thinking’
November 8, 2023
China denies North Korean banker laundered cryptocurrency within its borders
Statement to UN Panel of Experts comes after member state alleged Sim Hyon Sop helped DPRK procure $24M in stolen crypto
November 7, 2023
North Korea promotes Pyongyang arts festival with foreign performers next spring
Expert says event could be occasion for wider reopening to tourists, though DPRK might only allow remote participation
November 7, 2023
UN body raises concern about South Korea’s detention of North Korean arrivals
Human Rights Committee calls for legal protections for defectors facing investigation to prevent forced repatriation
November 7, 2023
Seoul says it will discuss resuming Panmunjom tours after Travis King crossing
Unification ministry says it cannot predict when tours to border village will resume but will consult with UN Command
November 6, 2023
North Koreans injured at construction site were students, not workers: Russia
Moscow tells UN Panel of Experts that two men were completing ‘industrial work experience,’ denying breach of sanctions
November 6, 2023
North Korea debuts new holiday to mark launch of largest nuclear missile
‘Missile industry day’ may seek to legitimize Kim Jong Un’s daughter first introduced at Hwasong-17 launch, expert says
November 6, 2023
North Korea ramps up coal smuggling at sea near China and Russia: UN report
Member state tells Panel of Experts that DPRK illegally exported 800K tons of coal in Q1, a fourfold increase from 2022
November 6, 2023
US, South Korea and Japan to form council to counter North Korean cyber threats
Trilateral forum represents significant step in institutional cybersecurity cooperation, experts say
November 6, 2023
