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DPRK foreign ministry slams US diplomats for alleged theft in Moscow
North Korean criticism may be an attempt to deflect from its own diplomats’ sketchy behavior abroad, expert says
October 22, 2021
The stop and go success of a North Korean entrepreneur
Even relatively successful people struggle to provide enough for their families in the DPRK
October 22, 2021
Singapore sugar trader admits to forging documents to hide North Korea ties
Court fines man $156,000 for falsifying invoices after legally sending sugar, other goods to DPRK-linked entities
October 21, 2021
After years in hiding, a North Korean ship shows its true colors
Records reveal Ji Da 1 cargo vessel likely sailed under the radar for years on behalf of Pyongyang
October 13, 2021
Seoul approves three new requests to provide humanitarian aid to North Korea
The approval follows recent restoration of inter-Korean hotlines, though it’s unclear when delivery will take place
October 7, 2021
UN report paints web of connections between oil giant Winson and North Korea
Front companies, individuals and ships tied to DPRK ship-to-ship transfers have links to Winson Group, PoE says
October 5, 2021
A freewheeling, ‘Ask Me Anything’ special – NKNews Podcast Ep. 203
The NK News team joins host Jacco Zwetsloot to celebrate 200 podcast episodes and answer readers' questions
October 5, 2021
North Korea in September 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021
October 1, 2021
North Korea-China trade may be on the up and up, says South Korean association
Trade group says some DPRK factories are seeing pre-pandemic demand levels, though COVID still a limiting factor
October 1, 2021
DPRK discusses laws on youth education, local development and economic planning
Top officials also call for execution of ‘recycling law’ to promote using resources and equipment available at home
September 28, 2021
