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Kim Jong Un shows off new drones and ICBMs at arms expo, rejects talks with US
North Korean leader says boosting nukes is most important task at first major weapons event since Trump election
November 22, 2024
North Korea hackers stole tens of millions from ROK crypto exchange, police find
Joint investigation with FBI identifies DPRK’s Lazarus Group and Andariel as culprits in 2019 heist for first time
November 21, 2024
Nuclear watchdog voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s new enrichment facility
IAEA chief notes continued activity at Yongbyon complex and says undeclared Kangson facility is ‘serious concern’
November 21, 2024
UN calls for high-level meeting on ‘systematic’ North Korean human rights abuses
General Assembly committee adopts resolution on DPRK human rights for 20th straight year despite Pyongyang’s objections
November 21, 2024
Kim Jong Un visits factory project for 7th time ahead of first-year deadline
North Korean leader also touts use of domestic machinery, though photos appear to show sanctioned foreign equipment
November 20, 2024
North Korea, Russia reach deals on expanding ties in tourism, education and more
Two sides discuss plans to increase charter flights and open Russian-language center in Pyongyang at economic talks
November 20, 2024
North Korea could send up to 100K troops to Russia, Zelensky warns
Ukrainian leader’s remarks follow report on possible large-scale deployment, though expert calls this improbable
November 20, 2024
North Korea’s trade with China hits yearly high in October on surge in imports
Three-month growth streak may be driven by proceeds of arms sales to Russia, though totals still below last year’s highs
November 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties
Russian military delegation also arrives in North Korean capital amid DPRK troop deployment to fight Ukraine
November 19, 2024
Poland restores diplomatic presence in North Korea, four years after suspension
Warsaw says embassy in Pyongyang is resuming work with limited personnel following ‘reconnaissance visit’ last week
November 18, 2024
