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North Korea claims near victory over COVID, WHO casts doubts on claim

July 18, 2022

North Korea claims near victory over COVID, WHO casts doubts on claim

North Korea's news agency claims that the vast majority of COVID patients in the country have recovered, even as other Asian countries are battling a wave of Omicron cases.

South Korea detects shots apparently launched by North Korea

July 10, 2022

South Korea detects shots apparently launched by North Korea

South Korea said it detected trajectories of what appeared to be shots fired by North Korea on Sunday, with the military strengthening surveillance and alert levels.

South Korea's new president warns KJU that he will 'punish' provocations

July 7, 2022

South Korea's new president warns KJU that he will 'punish' provocations

South Korea's president had strong words of warning for the North Korean regime Wednesday, telling dictator Kim Jong Un to forgo any acts of provocation or face consequences.

N. Korea suggests balloons flown from South brought COVID-19

July 1, 2022

N. Korea suggests balloons flown from South brought COVID-19

North Korea claims those with COVID-19 contracted the disease after they came in contact with balloons flown from South Korea, with South Korea denying the claim.

North Korea accuses US of creating ‘Asia-Style NATO’ to overthrow Kim Jong Un

June 27, 2022

North Korea accuses US of creating ‘Asia-Style NATO’ to overthrow Kim Jong Un

The U.S. is creating an "Asia-style NATO" to overthrow North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, the North Korean government claimed on Sunday in a statement that echoes China.

North Korea vows ‘revenge’ on anniversary of Korean War

June 26, 2022

North Korea vows ‘revenge’ on anniversary of Korean War

North Korean state media marked the 72nd anniversary of the Korean War on Saturday, vowing "revenge" on the United States and South Korea for their alleged "aggression."

As Kim Jong Un prepares for nuclear test, Biden approach to North Korea is failing, experts warn

June 23, 2022

As Kim Jong Un prepares for nuclear test, Biden approach to North Korea is failing, experts warn

President Biden's policy on North Korea has yet to change the behavior of Kim Jong Un. Analysts argue that a more decisive approach is needed to tame the North Korea's dictators nuclear appetite.

North Korea may declare COVID-19 victory: ‘It always wins’

June 21, 2022

North Korea may declare COVID-19 victory: ‘It always wins’

North Korea is expected to declare victory on its COVID-19 outbreak, with state media reporting plummeting numbers of cases and 18% of the country still showing symptoms.

Bromance? Putin and Kim take on the world, critics fear Ukraine war has boosted alliance

June 20, 2022

Bromance? Putin and Kim take on the world, critics fear Ukraine war has boosted alliance

Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin have increasingly grown closer since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Kim has recently praised Putin and Russia's role in the world.

North Korea abruptly stops importing COVID containment goods from China

June 20, 2022

North Korea abruptly stops importing COVID containment goods from China

Trade data from Beijing shows North Korea stopped importing COVID-19 prevention and control products from China in May amid the country's COVID-19 outbreak.