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After trial balloon, Kim Yo Jong says North Korea not interested in Japan talks
Leader’s sister says DPRK will reject all contact with Tokyo, concluding summit offer was ‘politically motivated’
US, ROK launch new task force to counter North Korean oil smuggling
Allies seek to crack down on sanctions evasion supporting DPRK nuclear program amid dysfunction in UN sanctions regime
North Korean IT workers impersonating Japanese nationals to secure jobs: Tokyo
Japan advisory echoes warnings that DPRK overseas laborers are earning millions to fund Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions
Own goal: Why North Korea suddenly axed plans for World Cup qualifier vs Japan
Experts say reversal points to incoherent decision-making by a divided leadership weighing the future of COVID policies
Wagner Group helped smuggle North Korean weapons to Russia: Report
Russians conspired with DPRK officials in Syria to orchestrate arms transfers, member state tells UN Panel of Experts
Top North Korean official holds talks with Chinese foreign minister in Beijing
Meetings between Kim Song Nam and Chinese officials may be laying groundwork for summit in near future, expert says
Kim Jong Un expresses condolences to Putin over deadly Moscow terrorist attack
North Korean leader voices country’s opposition to terrorism, despite designation as a state sponsor of terrorism by US
Kim Yo Jong insinuates Kishida wants summit with North Korea to boost popularity
Leader’s sister claims Japanese PM floated meeting again via new ‘channel’ but repeats criticism of Tokyo’s policies
UN investigating claims of rampant North Korean wildlife trafficking in Africa
DPRK officials allegedly smuggled tens of millions in rhino horns and elephant tusks via Mozambique and other countries
US delays vote to extend UN sanctions panel on North Korea
Lack of ‘consensus’ behind decision as Russia threatens to veto unless sanctions regime loosened, sources says
