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Sun, December 3, 2023 | 10:22

US expert voices concern over NK's cooperation with Russia

US expert voices concern over NK's cooperation with Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made concerning 'strategic' changes in the regime's decadeslong effort of seeking normalization with the United States, turning to Russia and China for cooperation instead, an American expert said Tuesday.

2023-11-07 20:05

S. Korea to continue to support suspended inter-Korean dictionary project: minister

S. Korea to continue to support suspended inter-Korean dictionary project: minister

South Korea's point man on North Korea said Tuesday that Seoul will continue to support a long-suspended project to compile a unified Korean-language dictionary with Pyongyang despite frosty inter-Korean ties.

2023-11-07 15:23

US envoy vows to make clear 'inextricable' link between NK's human rights abuses, threats

US envoy vows to make clear 'inextricable' link between NK's human rights abuses, threats

The new U.S. envoy for North Korean human rights issues pledged efforts Monday to shine a light on the 'inextricable' connection between Pyongyang's rights abuses and its security threats.

2023-11-07 09:17

Lawmaker calls for specifying China's responsibility in UN resolution on NK human rights

Unification minister calls on China to enable NK defectors to decide country of choice

Unification minister calls on China to enable NK defectors to decide country of choice

South Korea's Unification Minister Kim Yung-ho renewed calls Monday for China to help North Korean defectors move to a country of their choice and ensure their human rights are protected based on the 'international norm.'

2023-11-07 08:09

Event at Cheonggye Plaza sheds light on North Korean lives, human rights situation

NK's new holiday meant to enhance image of Kim's daughter: expert

NK's new holiday meant to enhance image of Kim's daughter: expert

Nov. 18 has been designated as a new holiday in North Korea to celebrate the anniversary of the successful test launch of its Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in 2022. But the regime may have an ulterior motive for making the move, according to an analyst on Monday.

2023-11-06 16:52

FM stresses S. Korea's role in protecting NK defectors overseas

FM stresses S. Korea's role in protecting NK defectors overseas

Protecting North Korean defectors in foreign countries is one of the key tasks in South Korea's diplomacy, and the government is working hand in hand with like-minded countries to better address the issue of their forced repatriation, Seoul's top diplomat said Monday.

2023-11-06 14:02

N. Korea warns of nuclear capabilities as S. Korea, US, Japan up military cooperation

N. Korea warns of nuclear capabilities as S. Korea, US, Japan up military cooperation

North Korea criticized the ongoing military cooperation among South Korea, the United States and Japan on Sunday, issuing a warning that the situation could potentially lead to a nuclear war on the Korean Peninsula.

2023-11-05 15:48

NK steps up criticism against military cooperation among S. Korea. US, Japan

NK steps up criticism against military cooperation among S. Korea. US, Japan

North Korea on Sunday said military cooperation between South Korea, the United States and Japan has entered a 'very dangerous stage' that could drive the Korean Peninsula into the brink of a nuclear war.

2023-11-05 12:14

NK creates new holiday to mark ICBM test launch

NK creates new holiday to mark ICBM test launch

North Korea has created a new holiday to celebrate the anniversary of the successful test launch of its Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile last year, state media reported Sunday.

2023-11-05 10:39

North Korean art sells in China despite UN sanctions over nuclear program

North Korean art sells in China despite UN sanctions over nuclear program

For sale at a recent Beijing art exposition was a painting with an asking price of $2,460 that depicted the snow-capped Mount Paektu, the mythical birthplace of the Korean people.

2023-11-05 08:24

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