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North Korea praises medical students for donating own skin to infant burn victim
An in-depth analysis of a ‘touching’ health care tale, criticism of B-52 drill, enemy wreckage and a hagiographic play
July 18, 2025
NGO urges global action against North Korea’s enforced disappearances
New human rights report records nearly 100K cases and calls on countries to combat the ‘transnational crime’
July 17, 2025
RFA broadcasts targeting North Koreans go radio silent after Trump cuts
US-funded outlet confirms suspension of Korean radio channel and news reporting as it fights to sustain operations
July 17, 2025
Russia’s emergency ministry visits North Korea for talks on disaster management
Official says Moscow is ready to share know-how as new DPRK ministry looks to avoid repeat of last year’s floods
July 16, 2025
Ex-North Korean envoy calls for ‘relentless’ spotlight on regime’s abuses
Lee Il-kyu says documenting DPRK crimes leads to change at Seoul forum on improving human rights in the country
July 15, 2025
North Korea forced Russian reporters to take COVID tests for Lavrov-Kim talks
Precaution points to DPRK’s concern about outside threats and suggests reluctance to welcome foreigners, experts say
July 15, 2025
Lavrov sails on Kim Jong Un’s yacht, military parade prep and wastewater rumors
NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks Russian diplomat’s visit to Wonsan Kalma resort and potential plans for another mass games
July 15, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to boost support for North Korean escapees on Defectors’ Day
President emphasizes defectors’ right to integrate into South Korean society at event for 2nd annual holiday
July 14, 2025
Unification minister nominee calls to rename ministry amid North Korea shifts
Chung Dong-young calls for bipartisan discussion of issue, though experts warn of sending wrong message on unification
July 14, 2025
North Korean defector files unprecedented lawsuit against Kim Jong Un
First case by a DPRK-born defector to hold North Korea’s leader legally accountable for crimes against humanity in South
July 11, 2025
