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Wed, November 29, 2023 | 23:51

Human rights chief meets UN official, urges resolving N. Koreans' repatriation

Human rights chief meets UN official, urges resolving N. Koreans' repatriation

The head of the state human rights commission has held a meeting with the United Nations deputy high commissioner for human rights and called for international efforts to address the repatriation of North Koreans from China, officials said Wednesday.

2023-11-01 11:39

N. Korea closes embassy in Spain following shutdown of missions in Africa

N. Korea closes embassy in Spain following shutdown of missions in Africa

North Korea has permanently closed its embassy in Madrid, a document showed Wednesday, the latest in a series of the reclusive regime's moves to shut down several diplomatic missions due apparently to economic difficulties worsened by global sanctions.

2023-11-01 10:13

N. Korean envoy rejects report on Hamas using N. Korean arms as 'groundless'

N. Korean envoy rejects report on Hamas using N. Korean arms as 'groundless'

North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations on Tuesday dismissed a recent report on the Hamas militant group's alleged use of North Korean weapons in its war against Israel as 'groundless rumors.'

2023-11-01 09:54

US will continuously monitor N. Korea's satellite launch plan: Pentagon spokesperson

US will continuously monitor N. Korea's satellite launch plan: Pentagon spokesperson

The United States will continue to monitor North Korea's stated plan to make a third attempt to launch a military spy satellite, the Department of Defense said Tuesday, as the recalcitrant regime did not go ahead with the launch this month.

2023-11-01 09:11

N. Korea, China, Russia engage in cyber operations to target US research: FBI director

N. Korea, China, Russia engage in cyber operations to target US research: FBI director

The United States has seen North Korea, China and Russia employing cyber operations to target American research, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) chief said Tuesday.

2023-11-01 08:19

Victims lured to North Korea by lies welcome Japan court's ruling against regime

Victims lured to North Korea by lies welcome Japan court's ruling against regime

Victims, who were lured into North Korea by its false promises of a “paradise on Earth,” have welcomed the Japanese high court’s ruling against the regime and a pro-North Korean group.

2023-10-31 16:31

Pyongyang's shutdown of overseas embassies sign of sluggish economy: unification ministry

Pyongyang's shutdown of overseas embassies sign of sluggish economy: unification ministry

North Korea's recent move to close its diplomatic missions in Angola and Uganda is an apparent sign of its faltering economy worsened by global sanctions, the unification ministry said Tuesday.

2023-10-31 14:13

US stresses opposition to any arms provision to Hamas amid claimed use of N. Korean weapons

US stresses opposition to any arms provision to Hamas amid claimed use of N. Korean weapons

The United States opposes any country supplying Hamas with anything that the militant group can use for 'terrorist activities,' the State Department said Monday, amid a report that Hamas has been using North Korean weapons in its war against Israel.

2023-10-31 09:23

US, Chinese diplomats hold video talks on N. Korea-Russia military cooperation, defector repatriation

US, Chinese diplomats hold video talks on N. Korea-Russia military cooperation, defector repatriation

The U.S. special representative for North Korea held video talks with his Chinese counterpart Monday to discuss military cooperation between the North and Russia, China's reported repatriation of North Korean escapees and other issues, the State Department said.

2023-10-30 22:29

North Korea's next satellite launch unlikely to make deadline

North Korea's next satellite launch unlikely to make deadline

After failing to put a reconnaissance satellite into space two months ago for the second time this year, North Korea immediately vowed to give it a third try by the end of October.

2023-10-30 16:51

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