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North Korea to hold Party Congress in late February: State media
The highly anticipated meeting is poised to set the DPRK’s policy direction for the coming five years
February 8, 2026
Ukraine has legal obligation not to repatriate North Korean POWs: UN envoy
Elizabeth Salmón also says human rights should at the center of negotiations with Pyongyang, visiting Seoul for talks
February 6, 2026
Belarus shipped tons of meat to North Korea with help of Polish firm: Report
DPRK allegedly sent auto parts to Belarusian manufacturer of missile launchers as well, underscoring growing trade ties
February 6, 2026
‘New developments’ on North Korea likely in next few days, Seoul official says
But reported remarks during ROK foreign minister’s visit to Washington downplay possibility of US-DPRK diplomacy
February 6, 2026
In rare blunder, North Korean newspaper publishes same photo twice in one issue
Mistakes in heavily vetted Rodong Sinmun are uncommon but not unprecedented, sometimes leading to punishment for staff
February 5, 2026
Poor North Koreans face harsher penalties for watching K-dramas: Report
Amnesty International highlights how culture of bribery shapes legal enforcement, citing new defector testimony
February 5, 2026
North Korean livestock delegation tours Chinese cattle operation
Visit highlights Pyongyang’s push to modernize agriculture with Chinese tech, as it looks to improve food security
February 5, 2026
North Korea appears to give veiled response to human rights lawsuit in Japan
Testimony of migrant from Japan appears days after Tokyo court finds Pyongyang deceived victims into immigrating
February 5, 2026
Ukraine says North Korean troops are still carrying out strikes from Russia
Kyiv underscores continued DPRK involvement in combat operations despite return of thousands of troops
February 5, 2026
North Korea backs Russian, Belarusian vision for Eurasian ‘multipolarity’
Pyongyang joins Iran and Myanmar in endorsing plans for new security framework to challenge US-led order
February 4, 2026
