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Kim Yo Jong floats possible engagement between North Korea and Japan
But DPRK leader’s sister caveated statement as being her ‘personal views,’ adding conditions Tokyo must first meet
February 16, 2024
North Korea slams US human rights envoy after her arrival in Seoul
While state media has slammed Julie Turner in previous statements, activists say this rhetoric was particularly harsh
February 15, 2024
North Korean hackers take phishing efforts to next level with AI tools: Report
Microsoft and OpenAI reports of DPRK AI use confirm growing concerns, with one expert calling development ‘frightening’
February 15, 2024
Seoul pastor sentenced to 5 years for molesting North Korean defector children
Chun Ki-won founded Durihana school for DPRK escapees, where he abused five students over the course of seven years
February 15, 2024
North Korea preparing for ‘quantum leap’ in weapons production: Kim Jong Un
Leader praises innovation and productivity during recent armament tour, calls for even greater output as tensions rise
February 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un says new cruise missiles critical to repel South Korean ‘invasion’
Fifth missile test in just 3 weeks may presage the sort of assets DPRK forces soon deploy near inter-Korean border
February 15, 2024
North Korea shows off Russian robot designed to help educators
Company behind device told NK News DPRK may have acquired it via secondary market as expert voices sanctions concerns
February 14, 2024
North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off the east coast: ROK military
JCS says ‘several rounds’ of unidentified cruise missiles were detected at sea northeast of Wonsan City
February 14, 2024
Pyongyang International Film Festival set to return after 4-year hiatus
Annual event typically open to international audiences but unclear whether regime will relent on travel controls
February 13, 2024
Anti-doping agency says it recently tested athletes inside North Korea
Visit by International Testing Agency likely marked first non-political entry into DPRK in four years
February 12, 2024
