Japan to extend trade sanctions against North Korea for 2 years
The county cited the North’s nuclear weapons development programs and issue of abductees as reasons for extension.
RFA radio transmissions to China, Tibet halted
Relay stations owned or leased by US government no longer carrying Radio Free Asia broadcasts
South Korean court removes President Yoon from office after martial law debacle
The court ruling could benefit North Korea if a new government eases Yoon’s hard-line stance toward Pyongyang.
Backpacks for carrying cash: Surging inflation in North Korea hits residents hard
The price of eggs, sugar and pork have jumped amid supply shortages and a weaker currency.
North Korean hospitals are posting price lists
The fee schedules for medicine, treatment are on display at state-run hospitals for the first time, sources say
Japan to extend trade sanctions against North Korea for 2 years
The county cited the North’s nuclear weapons development programs and issue of abductees as reasons for extension.
RFA radio transmissions to China, Tibet halted
Relay stations owned or leased by US government no longer carrying Radio Free Asia broadcasts
South Korean court removes President Yoon from office after martial law debacle
The court ruling could benefit North Korea if a new government eases Yoon’s hard-line stance toward Pyongyang.
Backpacks for carrying cash: Surging inflation in North Korea hits residents hard
The price of eggs, sugar and pork have jumped amid supply shortages and a weaker currency.
North Korea continues to pursue covert biological weapons program: US report
The State Department said Pyongyang has had biological weapons capabilities since at least the 1960s.
North Korean hospitals are posting price lists
The fee schedules for medicine, treatment are on display at state-run hospitals for the first time, sources say
North Korean troops may enter Ukraine soon, Kyiv warns
North Korean troop operations have so far been concentrated in Russia’s Kursk region.
Choe Ryong Hae’s power network threatens Kim Jong Un’s grip in North Korea: report
Parliamentary chief Choe’s allies have risen to top roles in the North’s party, military, government since 2017.
North Korea’s strategic drones ‘not as advanced as US aircraft’: think tank
Pyongyang had been thought to be building copies of US drones.
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Russia’s Putin says North Korea, China should join Ukraine ceasefire talks
The remark came amid reports that preparations are under way for North Korean leader’s visit to Russia this year.
By Taejun Kang for RFA
