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North Korean workers deployed to Russia face labor exploitation: Report
Researchers cite testimony of defectors who say they worked long hours and had to surrender wages to the state
March 26, 2026
ROK navy conducts large-scale drills on anniversary of North Korean attack
Five-day exercise off east and west coasts aim to reinforce combat readiness, honor those killed defending sea border
March 26, 2026
New Zealand deploys surveillance plane to track North Korean maritime smuggling
P-8A Poseidon spotted five illegal ship-to-ship transfers and 59 vessels of interest in its last DPRK sanctions mission
March 26, 2026
Belarusian leader Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un sign friendship deal in Pyongyang
Agreement covers agriculture, health care, business and other areas, with Minsk heralding a ‘new stage’ for ties
March 26, 2026
North Korea expected to strengthen role of rubber-stamp parliament, Seoul says
Unification Ministry cites appointment of Kim Jong Un’s close aide to two positions at this week’s legislative session
March 25, 2026
Three ROK civilians indicted over alleged role in North Korea drone incursion
Prosecutors allege the accused harmed South Korean military interests and violated aviation act through drone flights
March 25, 2026
Activists urge Seoul to condemn North Korea’s human rights abuses at UN
South Korea says it is still weighing whether to co-sponsor a Human Rights Council resolution on DPRK abuses
March 25, 2026
Belarus’ Lukashenko lands in Pyongyang for summit with Kim Jong Un
Belarusian media reports president has begun first official visit and is set to ink bilateral friendship deal
March 25, 2026
Ukraine says it’s weighing protections for captured North Korean soldiers
Kyiv indicates it has not reached a final decision on whether to forcibly repatriate two POWs who fought for Russia
March 24, 2026
Belarus’ Lukashenko to visit North Korea from Wednesday, Minsk says
President to visit for two days and hold talks with Kim Jong Un on areas of mutual interest, according to his office
March 24, 2026
