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‘Tired out of our minds’: North Korean defectors recall grueling work marathons
North Koreans are in the throes of a mandated, national “labor battle” — a “torturous” time that defectors can’t forget
November 24, 2020
North Korea accuses the UN of ‘unfairness’ and human rights ‘meddling’
In a long-winded statement, the DPRK lambasts Japan, the U.N. Security Council and those suspicious of its space program
November 20, 2020
North Korea says foreign goods can spread ‘the devil’s virus’ and kill people
Fear of COVID-19 is driving the DPRK to warn citizens about imported items, birds, snow, cigarettes and polluted air
November 18, 2020
South Korean official dismisses rumors about North Korea-China border reopening
Nearly 300 days have passed since North Korea closed its borders to shield itself from the “catastrophic” COVID-19 virus
November 17, 2020
South Korea to invest $1.2 million in inter-Korean railway reconnection project
Construction on the Gyeongwon line is aimed at ultimately reconnecting railway up to Wonsan in North Korea
November 16, 2020
North Korea records 6,173 ‘suspected’ COVID-19 cases, nobody tests positive
North Korea says it tested 12,072 people for COVID-19 as of Oct. 29, with all results coming up “negative” for the virus
November 16, 2020
Seoul urges North Korea to keep calm during US presidential transition
As of Nov. 13, North Korea has not said anything about President-elect Joe Biden’s victory
November 13, 2020
Biden and Moon talk North Korea denuclearization and vow to meet next year
Both leaders spoke by phone on Thursday, marking their first official chat after Biden became President-elect
November 11, 2020
North Korea worried that citizens could catch COVID-19 by smoking tobacco
The warning comes after state media claims that migratory birds, snow and yellow dust from China could spread the virus
November 11, 2020
Moon and Biden to have phone call this week, despite Trump’s refusal to concede
The South Korean president already congratulated Biden days ago. Now, he has a call with him on Thursday.
November 11, 2020
