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Hyundai chief cancels plans to visit North Korea after Pyongyang’s rejection
DPRK earlier ruled out visits by South Koreans following reports Hyundai sought to hold memorial at Mount Kumgang
July 3, 2023
North Korean students win hacking contest hosted by US-based firm: State media
Experts say online competitions allow DPRK to hone skills that can be used in both positive applications and cyber crime
July 3, 2023
Seoul to strip independence fighters of hero status if they helped North Korea
Veterans minister says those who fought Japanese occupation do not deserve honor if they contributed to Kim regime
July 3, 2023
Yoon faults unification ministry for acting like ‘North Korea aid’ agency
South Korean president says ministry should seek unification based on ‘liberal democratic order,’ calling for overhaul
July 3, 2023
North Korea appears to lift strict mask mandates as temperatures rise
State media showing citizens without masks since Sunday, though it has yet to report on COVID-19 policy change
July 3, 2023
Secret Kim Jong Un theme park ride, new smartphone revealed in propaganda vlog
North Korean ‘influencer’ campaign offers unique insights into leader’s activities amid debate over YouTube deletions
June 30, 2023
Japan imported North Korean goods during pandemic despite blanket trade ban
Customs data records over $26K of imports from DPRK since 2019, raising concerns about funneling of money to Pyongyang
June 30, 2023
North Korean satellite to fall toward Earth after 7 years in space, experts say
Kwangmyongsong-4, launched in 2016, is expected to completely burn up in atmosphere on Friday
June 30, 2023
Seoul asks North Korea to give notice before releasing water from border dam
Request comes as DPRK authorities warn of heavy rain in border areas following start of monsoon season
June 30, 2023
China’s new spy law may curb North Korea aid work, endanger defectors: Experts
Law set to go into effect July 1 expands definition of espionage in ways some fear could include DPRK-related activities
June 29, 2023
