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Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report
Research finds widespread exploitation, but expert says report doesn't address overseas and corporate use of DPRK labor
July 16, 2024
Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff
Trip by head of Food and Agriculture Organization is promising sign for return of aid workers and tourists, experts say
July 16, 2024
Seoul could acquire nuke submarine if needed to deter North Korea: US commander
Samuel Paparo says allies could discuss option in future, but expert stresses that US views it as unnecessary for now
July 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners
Remarks suggest Western visitors to be shut out, as he purges officials and orders new airport and ski resort near China
July 15, 2024
Hundreds of patriotic Russian youth compete for free trip to North Korean camp
Pro-Putin youth group picks 50 teens to visit Songdowon summer camp in contest that experts call tool for indoctrination
July 15, 2024
North Korea threatens to combat NATO’s Asia-Pacific engagement with ‘new force’
In response to Washington Summit Declaration, Pyongyang warns US-led bloc’s globalization will lead to ‘worldwide war’
July 13, 2024
How the specter of North Korea-Russia military ties hung over the NATO summit
Seoul and Tokyo looked to strengthen relationship with alliance, but DPRK remains an afterthought amid focus on China
July 12, 2024
Yoon, Biden hail new nuclear guidelines to deter North Korea at NATO summit
South Korean president also vows to provide more info to NATO about Russia’s use of DPRK weapons against Ukraine
July 12, 2024
ROK pastor arrested in Russia still in limbo, raising fears of hostage diplomacy
Experts say Baek Kwang-soon likely targeted for work with North Korean defectors, as Moscow and Seoul silent on his case
July 12, 2024
North Korea focused on improving quality of missiles and recon, Japan says
New defense white paper underscores advances in solid-fuel weapons and spy satellites, emphasizing ‘grave threat’
July 12, 2024
