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UN commissioner calls for North Korea to reengage on human rights
Human rights chief says Pyongyang hasn’t cooperated for years, as DPRK representative lashes out over abduction issue
June 22, 2023
Russian governor unveils plans for industrial park with North Korea and China
Far East official says DPRK’s sanctioned labor resources can help build facility, boost trilateral commerce in future
June 21, 2023
North Korean smartphone brand opens showcase shop on skyscraper street
Jindallae brand appears to be growing in popularity, despite persistent economic problems in much of the country
June 21, 2023
Beijing pushes back against Blinken’s call for China to do more on North Korea
China again implies US must do more to resolve tensions, as DPRK slams secretary of state’s ‘disgraceful’ trip
June 21, 2023
Key fertilizer chemical tops North Korean imports in May, grain shipments rise
Expert says food imports from China unlikely to impact most citizens amid concerns about acute hunger crisis
June 20, 2023
Drone command to ‘overwhelmingly respond’ to North Korean ‘provocations’: Seoul
South Korean cabinet approves plans to establish new command in response to DPRK drone incursion last year
June 20, 2023
Salt in the wound: Police probe NGO over project to send salt to North Korea
South Korean organization says it can’t account for $390K in government funds earmarked for inter-Korean project
June 20, 2023
China in ‘unique position’ to push North Korea to return to talks, Blinken says
US secretary of state calls on Beijing to use influence to solve DPRK nuclear issue, meeting with Xi and top officials
June 20, 2023
US, Japan hold joint naval drills in response to latest North Korean missiles
Allies deploy two Aegis-equipped destroyers for exercises after DPRK missiles land in Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone
June 20, 2023
Chinese crane vessel engages in likely illicit transfer with North Korean ship
Satellite imagery shows three ships side by side outside Nampho, amid suspicious surge in activity around port
June 19, 2023
