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North Korea rejects six media requests to cover World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang
NK News among outlets denied entry for match against Japan, which expert attributes to hardline DPRK policy toward ROK
March 19, 2024
China spars with UN human rights envoy over forced repatriation of North Koreans
Beijing’s delegate disparages defectors as illegal migrants, rejecting concerns that escapees face torture back in DPRK
March 19, 2024
North Korea has sent 7K containers of weapons to Russia for Ukraine war: Seoul
ROK defense chief says scale of arms trade increasing but that Seoul still won’t provide lethal weapons to Ukraine
March 19, 2024
North Korea’s trade with China slumps in first two months on fall in imports
Overall trade falls from $257M in December to just $120M in February, but DPRK’s exports more than double on year
March 19, 2024
Russian officials, ballet dancers visit North Korea to promote cultural ties
Delegations from Far East and culture ministry mark latest push to expand cooperation beyond arms sales for Ukraine war
March 19, 2024
North Korea calls ROK by official name in broadcast on inter-Korean soccer match
Expert says shift from referring to South team as ‘puppets’ reflects DPRK’s new policy viewing ROK as separate country
March 19, 2024
North Korea says Kim Jong Un led salvo tests of nuclear-capable rocket systems
Monday's test was fifth military drill overseen by North Korean leader in last two weeks
March 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un congratulates Putin on win in Russia’s rubber-stamp election
North Korean leader’s message reflects growing relationship between two countries around war in Ukraine, expert says
March 18, 2024
ROK military holds drills on defending border islands if North Korea attacks
Reinforcement training on Yellow Sea islands comes after DPRK leader called de facto maritime border ‘illicit’
March 18, 2024
North Korean ambassador to leave Cuba after ally establishes ties with Seoul
Experts say DPRK may be punishing envoy or downgrading post, or just conducting regular rotation of diplomatic staff
March 18, 2024
