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North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists
UNICEF and Red Cross say they don’t yet known when they can return but are pushing to deliver much-needed assistance
February 23, 2024
North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports
Expert says record number of exchanges in February point to preparations for Putin visit to Pyongyang later this year
February 23, 2024
US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief
Shin Won-sik says US would give up ‘global leadership’ by doing so, amid concerns about possible second Trump term
February 23, 2024
South Korea to designate July 14 as ‘North Korean Defectors’ Day’
Escapees welcome move to raise awareness about DPRK issues but express concern day could be politicized
February 22, 2024
ROK police seize Supreme Court servers compromised in North Korean cyberattack
Authorities say they are investigating Lazarus Group malware to determine extent of breach and leaks of personal data
February 22, 2024
Unification ministry budgets $300K for new YouTube channel about North Korea
Channel will ‘inform’ public about DPRK as ministry pivots from promoting dialogue to drawing attention to human rights
February 22, 2024
Seoul confirms existence of mass burial site for UN forces in North Korean city
Unification ministry says defectors testified about Korean War graves, a finding that could support remains recovery
February 21, 2024
ROK pro-unification group disbands in response to North Korea policy changes
Move comes after Kim Jong Un declared unification ‘impossible’ and called for dissolving counterpart organization
February 21, 2024
North Korea used US parts in ballistic missile Russia fired at Ukraine: Report
Researchers find DPRK also used smuggling networks to source missile components from Europe and Asia
February 21, 2024
North Korea-Japan women’s soccer match relocated from DPRK to third country
AFC confirms Olympic qualifier won’t be in Pyongyang, with Japanese media reporting game will take place in Saudi Arabia
February 20, 2024
