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Sun, December 3, 2023 | 09:19

Criticism mounts on Beijing after repatriation of North Koreans

Criticism mounts on Beijing after repatriation of North Koreans

Suzanne Scholte, a renowned U.S. activist promoting North Korean human rights, has joined in with the criticism against Beijing after its forced repatriation of hundreds of North Koreans, comparing the tragedy to what is unfolding in the Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East.

2023-10-16 17:02

Russia does not violate UN sanctions against NK: Russian diplomat

Russia does not violate UN sanctions against NK: Russian diplomat

Moscow does not violate United Nations sanctions against North Korea, but is categorically against new restrictive measures on Pyongyang, a high-ranking Russian diplomat told the RIA state news agency in remarks published on Sunday.

2023-10-15 15:34

N. Korea-China border bridge shows increased activity: 38 North

N. Korea-China border bridge shows increased activity: 38 North

An unused border bridge between North Korea and China has shown increased activity this week in a potential sign of its opening since construction was completed nearly a decade ago, according to a U.S. website.

2023-10-14 21:51

US says NK delivered 1,000 containers of equipment and munitions to Russia

New US special envoy for NK human rights issues takes office, plans to visit Seoul next week

New US special envoy for NK human rights issues takes office, plans to visit Seoul next week

The new U.S. special envoy for North Korean human rights issues took office Friday, the State Department said, ending more than six years of vacancy at the post.

2023-10-14 10:08

US says NK delivered 1,000 containers of equipment and munitions to Russia

US says NK delivered 1,000 containers of equipment and munitions to Russia

The White House said Friday that North Korea has delivered more than 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions to Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine.

2023-10-14 09:25

Russia does not violate UN sanctions against NK: Russian diplomat

Luxury goods imports from China to NK increased over past 3 years: data

Luxury goods imports from China to NK increased over past 3 years: data

North Korea's imports of luxury goods from China reached $28.5 million last year, despite pandemic border control and international sanctions, data from China's customs office showed Friday.

2023-10-13 19:55

NK, Russia hold celebrations marking 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties

NK, Russia hold celebrations marking 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties

North Korea and Russia have pledged to further develop their relations, as they held celebrations in Pyongyang earlier this week to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, the North's state media reported Friday.

2023-10-13 15:55

[ANALYSIS] North Korea pins hope on Trump's return to White House

ANALYSISNorth Korea pins hope on Trump's return to White House

Under President Joe Biden, Washington’s North Korea policy has been consistent, with little sign of change. While strengthening security ties with his counterparts in Seoul and Tokyo, Biden has maintained a position of no-concession on the denuclearization issue.

2023-10-13 13:16

Many N. Koreans in China believed to have been repatriated: unification ministry

Many N. Koreans in China believed to have been repatriated: unification ministry

Many North Koreans appear to have been repatriated from China, the unification ministry said Friday after a recent news report that about 600 North Koreans have forcibly been sent back home.

2023-10-13 11:34

NK 'on pace' to field enough nuclear-tipped ICBMs to break US missile defense: congressional report

NK 'on pace' to field enough nuclear-tipped ICBMs to break US missile defense: congressional report

North Korea is 'on pace' to deploy sufficient nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) to overcome the U.S. missile defense and may be preparing for a nuclear test to enable tactical nuclear operations, a U.S. congressional report showed Thursday.

2023-10-13 11:13

North Korea's arms deals with Hamas, Hezbollah pose common threat to South Korea, Israel

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