Some 800 soldiers practiced defending against mock enemy, weeks after South Korea failed to intercept DPRK drones
Despite positive trend, DPRK’s child death rate remains five times higher than in South Korea
UN sanctions forbid DPRK laborers from working abroad, but country’s doctors have been active in Africa during pandemic
Conservative lawmakers say far-left party in Jeju and Changwon was allegedly in contact with DPRK agents
Reality on ground inside DPRK more opaque than ever as COVID border measures pose barriers to escape, expert says
Sharp drop in exports drives overall decline, though bilateral trade remains higher than most months during pandemic
La Strada appeals dismissal of case due to lack of evidence, maintains companies knew of North Korean shipyard workers
DPRK rejects ‘grave infringement’ as US-led conspiracy to overthrow the Kim Jong Un regime
ROK researchers blame floods and drought for shortfall, while expert says estimate doesn’t provide full picture
Lee Shin-wha says left-right ‘divide’ impedes action at Seoul event, as others bemoan lack of attention on DPRK issues
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