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North Korea breaks ground on six new factories in a week in development push
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North Korea breaks ground on six new factories in a week in development push

Experts say top officials at events likely tasked with overseeing 20x10 projects, signaling regime’s economic priorities

North Korea breaks ground on six new factories in a week in development push
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 7, 2024
Kim Jong Un leads military drill simulating takeover of South Korean guard posts
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Kim Jong Un leads military drill simulating takeover of South Korean guard posts

North Korean leader calls for better ‘war preparations’ as US and ROK continue large-scale Freedom Shield drills

Kim Jong Un leads military drill simulating takeover of South Korean guard posts
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 7, 2024
ROK air force conducts simulation on intercepting North Korean cruise missiles
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ROK air force conducts simulation on intercepting North Korean cruise missiles

Training on sidelines of US-ROK joint drills comes as DPRK develops new nuclear cruise missiles to evade defenses

ROK air force conducts simulation on intercepting North Korean cruise missiles
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim March 6, 2024
UN names new coordinator for North Korea but remains locked out of country
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UN names new coordinator for North Korea but remains locked out of country

Joe Colombano will oversee UN organizations but will work remotely as talks continue on return of foreign staff to DPRK

UN names new coordinator for North Korea but remains locked out of country
Joe SmithJoe Smith March 6, 2024
North Korea says soldiers are too busy to respond to ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills
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North Korea says soldiers are too busy to respond to ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills

DPRK statement refers to mobilization of army for construction to lower tensions and seem more responsible, experts say

North Korea says soldiers are too busy to respond to ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Lina Park March 5, 2024
Soccer association sends inspectors to North Korea ahead of World Cup qualifier
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Soccer association sends inspectors to North Korea ahead of World Cup qualifier

AFC reportedly examining condition of stadium and hotels to determine if March 26 match against Japan can go ahead

Soccer association sends inspectors to North Korea ahead of World Cup qualifier
Joe SmithJoe Smith March 5, 2024
North Korean hackers stole designs from South Korean semiconductor firms: Seoul
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North Korean hackers stole designs from South Korean semiconductor firms: Seoul

Spy agency says theft from two companies likely aims to support DPRK weapons and satellite programs

North Korean hackers stole designs from South Korean semiconductor firms: Seoul
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy March 4, 2024
North Korea ranks among world’s most repressive nations in global freedom index
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North Korea ranks among world’s most repressive nations in global freedom index

Freedom House cites DPRK’s pervasive surveillance and prison camps, placing country with likes of Syria and South Sudan

North Korea ranks among world’s most repressive nations in global freedom index
Lina ParkLina Park March 4, 2024
North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, but not his summit with Trump
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North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, but not his summit with Trump

State media marks fifth anniversary of summit with Vietnam while making no mention of failed US-DPRK talks on same visit

North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, but not his summit with Trump
Joe SmithJoe Smith | Joon Ha Park March 4, 2024
US, ROK kick off military drills on ‘neutralizing’ North Korean nuke threats
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US, ROK kick off military drills on ‘neutralizing’ North Korean nuke threats

Joint aerial training with F-15K and F-16 jets headlines first day of Freedom Shield large-scale exercises

US, ROK kick off military drills on ‘neutralizing’ North Korean nuke threats
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim March 4, 2024