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North Korean POW in Ukraine tells South Korean lawmaker that he wants to defect
Yu Yong-weon of ruling party calls for Seoul to use ‘all resources’ to prevent soldier’s repatriation after meeting him
March 5, 2025
No South Korean aid shipments reached North Korea in 2024, first in 29 years
Seoul attributes development to Pyongyang’s refusal to accept assistance, though some NGOs also blame Yoon policies
March 5, 2025
North Korea closes border city to tourism, less than three weeks after reopening
Abrupt reversal on travel to Rason raises questions about broader resumption of foreign tourism to DPRK post-pandemic
March 5, 2025
North Korea stepping up cyberattacks on software supply chains, Seoul warns
NIS says DPRK compromises third-party suppliers to gain access to target’s systems, stealing sensitive data and tech
March 4, 2025
North Korea has restarted reactor at main nuclear site, watchdog says
IAEA chief reports signs of new reprocessing campaign after 60-day pause of Yongbyon reactor, expressing ‘deep regret’
March 4, 2025
Korea Risk Group statement on KCNA Watch purpose and complaint by KPM
March 4, 2025
North Korea says it may ‘escalate’ nuclear power demonstration in response to US
Leader's sister Kim Yo Jong says Pyongyang 'considering' nuclear weapon event after US aircraft carrier arrives in ROK
March 4, 2025
North Korea opens registration for Pyongyang marathon to non-Russian tourists
Confirmation that April event will go ahead means Western travelers can visit capital for first time in five years
March 3, 2025
UN human rights envoy calls for North Korea to use funds for people, not weapons
Elizabeth Salmon outlines DPRK’s failure to meet Sustainable Development Goals on food security, health care and more
March 3, 2025
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea in first visit since Trump return
USS Carl Vinson will reportedly join trilateral drills, as ROK acting president stresses security ties with US, Japan
March 3, 2025
