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Russia launched multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine, US says
White House says DPRK recently supplied launchers and dozens of missiles to Russia in escalation of weapons cooperation
January 5, 2024
North Korea to launch three more spy satellites in 2024, Kim Jong Un says
DPRK leader appears to reject idea of unification with South at year-end party plenum, while boasting of economic growth
December 31, 2023
7 in 10 North Korean defectors struggle to make ends meet in Seoul, survey finds
Experts say prejudice and lack of support drive escapees’ economic difficulties, as their incomes lag behind ROK average
December 27, 2023
Seoul unveils ambitious plan to raise awareness about North Korean human rights
Three-year road map calls for research center and sending info to DPRK citizens, but experts say some goals unrealistic
December 26, 2023
UN refugee agency calls for China to give ‘humanitarian space’ to North Koreans
Letter sent in July stressed severe treatment returnees face but failed to stop forced repatriation of 100s in October
December 26, 2023
Seoul approves just two requests to send humanitarian aid to North Korea in 2023
Drop from 12 projects last year comes as Yoon government has cut funding for aid initiatives and questioned their value
December 22, 2023
Lavish meals and North Korean human rights collide at Seoul’s glitzy conferences
Yoon has put human rights at center of inter-Korean policy, but activists voice unease about optics of glamorous events
December 22, 2023
UN condemns North Korean human rights abuses for 19th straight year
General Assembly resolution echoes past criticism, while stressing plight of women and links to international security
December 21, 2023
North Korea enjoys bumper harvest on back of good weather in 2023: Report
Seoul estimates crop output increased by 6%, potentially easing food insecurity after recent famine concerns
December 18, 2023
North Korean defector arrested in Vietnam faces repatriation to China: Activists
Justice for North Korea says 38-year-old woman was arrested last month, accusing Seoul of doing little to help her
December 15, 2023
