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French frigate surveils North Korea contraband shipments in waters near Japan
FS Prairial’s mission marks third international naval deployment in last month to monitor illicit ship-to-ship transfers
Seoul cannot achieve peace with North Korea by waiting on US ‘approval’: Chung
Unification minister endorses independent action to resolve inter-Korean issues, citing example of Mt. Kumgang tours
Seoul floats scaling back US-ROK drills, and proposes talks with North Korea
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses South Korea’s concern about border clashes and tracks Kim Jong Un’s recent appearances
North Korea allowing select Chinese merchants to visit border city of Rason
Entry reportedly requires invitation from DPRK firm, suggesting limited push for investment amid continuing restrictions
Lee Jae-myung promotes his push for peace with North Korea at G20
South Korean president draws comparison to German division during Cold War, stressing reunification is ‘ultimate goal’
North Korean, Russian cybercriminals join forces for first time: Report
Shared infrastructure between Lazarus and Gamaredon may set stage for joint crypto theft and espionage, researchers say
China erects giant triumphal arch at unopened border bridge to North Korea
New border gate dwarfing existing one underscores continued Chinese investment in projects aimed at boosting trade
North Korea sends farming experts to Russia amid push to boost crop production
Trip comes as growing bilateral exchanges reportedly spur a Russian language craze in Pyongyang
North Korea marks Mother’s Day by praising those who raise kids for the state
An in-depth analysis of socialist maternity, Kim Jong Un’s gift to a former POW and a sports delegation to Japan
Chinese firm’s donation may be behind new ventilators at North Korean hospitals
Beijing Aeonmed provided $1.4M worth of medical equipment, months before its life-support machines showed up in DPRK












