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South Korean foreign minister calls for China to stop repatriating North Koreans
In talks with Chinese counterpart, Cho Tae-yul also raised concerns about Russia-DPRK weapons trade and Korea tensions
May 14, 2024
Both North and South Korea back UN resolution calling for Palestinian membership
DPRK slams US for vetoing measure endorsing membership, while ROK has stressed need to ‘revitalize’ two-state solution
May 13, 2024
China fired flares at aircraft monitoring North Korea sanctions, Australia says
Beijing alleges Australian helicopter violated its airspace, defending actions as ‘lawful and safe’
May 8, 2024
China repatriated at least 260 more North Koreans last month, rights groups say
Case is latest in series of alleged force repatriations that have raised concerns about abuses those sent back face
May 3, 2024
North Korea likely to reopen to Western tourists in second half: Tour company
Young Pioneer Tours anticipates broader July opening after Russian travelers became first to visit in years in February
April 24, 2024
Missionary group pushed North Koreans to take faith class as condition of rescue
Caleb Mission featured in film ‘Beyond Utopia’ says it asks those it helps to agree to filming and attend 3-month class
April 18, 2024
North Korean state media makes first mention of recent ROK election
Reports on protests against Yoon after ruling party’s ‘crushing defeat’ likely aim to stir up conflict, expert says
April 16, 2024
How extremist North Korean refugees inflicted terror during a massacre in South
A group of young landowners who fled Soviet rule helped to brutally suppress alleged communists on Jeju Island
April 15, 2024
China’s third highest-ranked official to visit North Korea this week
Zhao Leji will attend opening ceremony for ‘friendship year’ to mark 75th anniversary of ties, two sides announce
April 9, 2024
North Korean restaurant staff insult South Koreans, calling them ‘puppets’
Experts say DPRK likely ordered staff at overseas restaurants to use slur after declaring the ROK a separate enemy state
April 4, 2024
