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North Korea fires third ballistic missile ahead of VP Harris arrival in Seoul

September 28, 2022

North Korea fires third ballistic missile ahead of VP Harris arrival in Seoul

North Korea fired a third ballistic missile into the sea ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris' trip to Seoul. The U.S. is conducting military exercises with South Korea.

North Korean defectors give rare glimpse into life inside Kim Jong Un’s regime

September 27, 2022

North Korean defectors give rare glimpse into life inside Kim Jong Un’s regime

North Korean defectors speak out about challenges escaping and adjusting to life in a modern society. Kim Jong Un's regime has been accused of multiple human rights abuses.

North Korea, China resume cross-border train traffic for first time since pandemic

September 26, 2022

North Korea, China resume cross-border train traffic for first time since pandemic

China and North Korea are resuming cross-border freight train operations. Traffic was previously suspended to limit the spread of COVID-19.

North Korea fires second ballistic missile into sea ahead of VP Harris visit to Seoul

September 25, 2022

North Korea fires second ballistic missile into sea ahead of VP Harris visit to Seoul

North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles into the sea this weekend. The launches come days before joint drills between the U.S. and South Korean militaries.

North Korea fires missile into sea as US aircraft carrier arrives in region

September 24, 2022

North Korea fires missile into sea as US aircraft carrier arrives in region

North Korea has reportedly fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast days before Vice-President Kamala Harris is scheduled to travel to the region.

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea to send message to North Korea

September 24, 2022

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea to send message to North Korea

A U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea to deter North Korea and boost regional security. The North has conducted a record number of missile tests this year.

North Korea threatens nuclear action if Kim Jong Un assassinated: report

September 10, 2022

North Korea threatens nuclear action if Kim Jong Un assassinated: report

North Korea will "automatically and immediately" use nuclear weapons if leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated, according to a new policy adopted Thursday.

Kim Jong Un suggests North Korea may begin COVID vaccinations as winter approaches

September 9, 2022

Kim Jong Un suggests North Korea may begin COVID vaccinations as winter approaches

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said in a speech this week that the country will begin "responsible vaccination" to prepare for November as the WHO warns of a winter COVID resurgence.

US says Russia purchasing rockets, artillery shells from North Korea

September 6, 2022

US says Russia purchasing rockets, artillery shells from North Korea

Russia is purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea for its war against Ukraine, according to U.S. intelligence officials.

North Korea slams UN human rights expert as 'US puppet'

September 2, 2022

North Korea slams UN human rights expert as 'US puppet'

Elizabeth Salmon lamented the lack of cooperation and information from North Korea, which will complicate her mission as special rapporteur on human rights in the country.