May 2024 - North Korea Special Weapons News

KCNA Commentary on Air Espionage against DPRK KCNA 31 May 2024 -- RC-135U, a U.S. air force spying aircraft, again committed air espionage against the DPRK near its southern border after taking off from Japan on May 29.
Joint Statement on DPRK-Russia US Dept. of State 31 May 2024 -- The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, the High Representative of the European Union, and the Secretary of State of the United States of America affirm that the recent sanctions designations by each of our governments represent a coordinated effort to hold the DPRK and Russia to account and to impose costs on actors and entities involved in the unlawful transfer of arms from the DPRK to Russia for use in attacking Ukraine.
DPRK: EU sanctions nine additional individuals and entities involved in the country's activities related to illegal weapons programmes and supporting Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine EC/CEU 31 May 2024 -- The Council today sanctioned a further six individuals and three entities in view of sanctions evasion activities carried out by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) that could generate funds for its illegal nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, in violation of and with flagrant disregard for the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and in view of the military support given by the DPRK to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
Statement by the Federal Foreign Office on reports of the latest series of ballistic missile tests by North Korea Germany Federal Foreign Office 31 May 2024
The Security Council must take action against North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 31 May 2024 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on DPRK.
UN official urges DPR Korea to halt missile activities and return to dialogue UN News 31 May 2024 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) repeated launches using ballistic missile technology not only violate Security Council resolutions but also pose a serious risk to aviation and maritime traffic, a senior UN official said on Friday.
Democratic People's Republic of Korea's Unannounced, New Satellite Launch, Threatens Peace, Denuclearization Efforts, Speakers Warn Security Council UN Security Council 31 May 2024 -- The unannounced launch on 27 May by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea of yet another reconnaissance satellite using new technology represents a violation of United Nations resolutions and a grave threat to peace and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula, speakers warned the Security Council today.
UN urges de-escalation on Korean peninsula after launch, missiles VOA 31 May 2024 -- A senior United Nations official said Friday that the organization remains "deeply concerned" about growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula, following North Korea's latest attempted launch of a spy satellite and firing of ballistic missiles.
DFA Statement on DPRK Satellite Launch Philippines DFA 31 May 2024 -- The Philippines condemns the DPRK's latest satellite launch using ballistic missile technology which provokes tensions and undermines economic progress, peace, and stability in the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific region.
Report on Power Demonstration Firing of 600mm Super-large Multiple Rocket Sub-Units Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Directly Guides Power Demonstration Firing KCNA 31 May 2024 -- The gangsters' regime and the puppet army of the ROK committed a hideous act of infringing upon the sovereignty of the DPRK that can never be overlooked by staging a clumsy counteraction of dangerous armed demonstration against the exercise of legitimate sovereign right of the DPRK.
Analysts see signs of strain in North Korea-China ties VOA 30 May 2024 -- Tensions between North Korea and China surfaced publicly this week for the first time in years, after Pyongyang lashed out at a joint statement signed by Beijing mentioning the possibility of denuclearization.
After 7-year hiatus, US groups resume humanitarian aid to North Korea Radio Free Asia 30 May 2024 -- After a seven-year hiatus, U.S. organizations began exporting humanitarian aid to North Korea last year - much of it medical and laboratory equipment and supplies, according to data from U.S. Department of Commerce's Census Bureau.
Defiant North Korea tests missiles, jams South Korean GPS Radio Free Asia 30 May 2024 -- North Korea test-fired about 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Thursday while launching GPS jamming attacks against the South, the South Korean military said.
On the DPRK's Recent Launches Using Ballistic Missile Technology US Dept. of State 30 May 2024 -- The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) May 27 and May 29 launches using ballistic missile technology in direct violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs).
North Korea ballistic missile launches on 30 May 2024: FCDO statement UK FCDO 30 May 2024 -- Following North Korea's ballistic missile launches on 30 May, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson gave a statement.
Taiwan condemns North Korea for firing ballistic missiles CNA 30 May 2024 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday condemned North Korea for firing multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast, which it said has destabilized stability in the region again.
Condemns North Korea's failed satellite launch Government of Norway 30 May 2024
North Korea fires at least 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters Press TV 30 May 2024 -- North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards its eastern waters, as the country develops its military weaponry in defiance of sanctions.
North Korea Used 'Ultra-Large Caliber' MLRS to Launch Missiles - Reports Sputnik 30 May 2024 -- North Korea launched ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan early Thursday, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported, citing South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Sea of Japan - Reports Sputnik 30 May 2024 -- North Korea launched an unspecified ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan early on Thursday, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported, citing the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Press Statement of Vice Foreign Minister of DPRK KCNA 30 May 2024 -- Kim Son Gyong, vice-minister for International Organizations of the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, released the following press statement on May 30:
Press Statement of Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK Kim Yo Jong KCNA 30 May 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, issued the following press statement under the title "The ROK is not entitled to criticize the freedom of expression of the people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea" on Wednesday:
Statement by the Federal Foreign Office on reports of attempted satellite launch by North Korea Germany Federal Foreign Office 29 May 2024
'Air raid' alarm as North Korea sends trash balloons across DMZ Radio Free Asia 29 May 2024 -- At 11:34 p.m. on Tuesday, mobile phones in parts of South Korea's Gyeonggi province screeched out an alert from authorities warning of an "air raid", sparking panic among residents living close to one of the world's most heavily fortified borders.
Speech Made by Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un on Congratulatory Visit to Academy of Defence Sciences KCNA 29 May 2024 -- Following is the full text of the speech made by the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un on his congratulatory visit to the Academy of Defence Sciences on May 28:
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Pays Congratulatory Visit to DPRK Academy of Defence Sciences KCNA 29 May 2024 -- The Academy of Defence Sciences of the DPRK, entrusted with the honorable mission to dynamically propel the defence industry revolution in the new era as a comprehensive scientific research base which has firmly guaranteed the Workers' Party of Korea's great cause of building a military power with the steadfast revolutionary spirit, outstanding patriotism and matchless scientific and technological capability, has greeted its 60th founding anniversary in the course of its proud development.
DPRK: Statement by the Spokesperson on the attempted satellite launch European External Action Service (EEAS) 28 May 2024 -- The EU strongly condemns the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) launch using ballistic military technology that occurred on 27 May. This launch constituted a clear and flagrant violation of relevant UN Security Council Resolutions.
US, South Korea defend joint drills against Russia's criticism supporting North Korea VOA 28 May 2024 -- Washington and Seoul defended their joint military drills as crucial for maintaining security in East Asia, pushing back against Russia's criticism of the exercises in support of North Korea.
North Korea blames 'new-type engine' for satellite launch failure Radio Free Asia 28 May 2024 -- North Korea's latest attempt to launch a military reconnaissance satellite was unsuccessful because of a problem with the reliability of a new rocket, which led to a mid-air explosion during the first-stage flight, state media reported on Tuesday.
North Korea failed satellite launch on 27 May 2024: FCDO statement UK FCDO 28 May 2024 -- Following North Korea's failed satellite launch on 27 May, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson gave a statement.
North Korea sends poop-filled balloons into South, media report VOA 28 May 2024 -- North Korea appears to have made good on its threat to float feces-carrying balloons into South Korea, according to local media reports.
KCNA Report on Accident in Launch of Military Reconnaissance Satellite KCNA 27 May 2024 -- The Korean Central News Agency made public the following report on May 27 as regards an accident occurred during the launch of military reconnaissance satellite:
Press Statement of Spokesperson of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 27 May 2024 -- A spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Monday issued the following press statement "Hostile acts of infringing upon our inviolable national sovereignty will never be tolerated":
Seoul, Beijing, Tokyo reaffirm Korean Peninsula denuclearization commitment Radio Free Asia 27 May 2024 -- Leaders of South Korea, Japan and China reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula during a summit in Seoul on Monday, hours after the North announced a plan to launch a satellite.
Pyongyang slams Washington, Seoul for sending spy planes, drones, boats to North Korea Press TV 26 May 2024 -- North Korea says the US and South Korea are deploying an increased number of planes, drones and boats to its territory for espionage, further escalating the already high tensions on the Korean peninsula.
Press Statement by Vice-Minister of National Defence of DPRK KCNA 26 May 2024 -- Kim Kang Il, vice-minister of National Defence of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, made public the following press statement "National sovereignty, security and interests will be protected with strong power for self-defence" on May 25:
20th Politburo Meeting of Eighth C.C., WPK Held KCNA 25 May 2024 -- The 20th Meeting of the Political Bureau of the Eighth Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea took place on May 24.
Putin Gears Up to Visit North Korea - Kremlin Sputnik 24 May 2024 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Russia in September 2023. On September 13, Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with him at the Vostochny space center.
Tokyo, Seoul target North Korea-Russia arms deal with sanctions Radio Free Asia 23 May 2024 -- Japan and South Korea have separately imposed sanctions on individuals and entities involved in the arms trade between North Korea and Russia, they announced on Friday, the latest steps aimed at ending help for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Soldier-builders, Designers and Artistes KCNA 23 May 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on May 22 had a photo session with the soldier-builders, designers and artistes who contributed to the building of the Central Cadres Training School of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and its grand inauguration ceremony.
In a first, Kim Jong Un's portrait is displayed next to his predecessors Radio Free Asia 22 May 2024 -- For the first time, a large portrait of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was placed alongside portraits of his father and grandfather in a public place in what experts say is a move to boost the cult of personality surrounding him.
Highest Institute for Training Party Cadres in New Era Ensuring Steady Continuity and Development of Revolutionary Cause of Juche Inauguration Ceremony of Newly Built Central Cadres Training School of WPK Held with Splendor Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Makes Important Speech and Cuts Inauguration Tape KCNA 22 May 2024 -- Directly initiated and wisely guided by the Central Committee of the great Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), the Central Cadres Training School of the WPK, the highest institute for training Party cadres, was built in the time-honored Kumsusan area as a symbol of the absolute prestige of our Party and the invincibility of our cause to greet the day of inauguration.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Message of Condolence to First Vice-President of Iran KCNA 21 May 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a message of condolence to Mohammad Mokhber, first vice-president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on May 20.
We urge North Korea and Iran to cease all support to Russia: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 20 May 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
Spokesman for DPRK Foreign Ministry Issues Press Statement KCNA 20 May 2024 -- A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea released the following press statement on May 20:
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Patriotic Martyrs Cemetery in Sinmi-ri KCNA 20 May 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, visited the Patriotic Martyrs Cemetery in Sinmi-ri on Sunday afternoon on the occasion of the second anniversary of demise of Hyon Chol Hae, his most respected revolutionary comrade-in-arms.
North Korea Will Increase Readiness for Nuclear Deterrence Amid US Subcritical Test Sputnik 20 May 2024 -- North Korea was forced to increase its overall nuclear deterrence readiness after the US conducted another subcritical nuclear experiment at the Nevada National Security Site, a spokesperson for the North Korean Foreign Ministry said.
Press Statement by Director General of Department of U.S. Affairs of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 18 May 2024 -- Kwon Jong Gun, director general of the Department of U.S. Affairs of the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK, issued the following press statement on Saturday:
North Korea tests missile with autonomous navigation system Press TV 18 May 2024 -- North Korea has successfully tested a missile with a "new autonomous navigation system", vowing to boost its nuclear capability as a deterrent against its enemies after the US and South Korea conducted joint drills with stealth fighter jets simulating air combat.
DPRK Missile Administration Conducts Test Fire of Tactical Ballistic Missile with New Technology KCNA 18 May 2024 -- The DPRK Missile Administration conducted a test fire of tactical ballistic missile into which a new autonomous navigation system was introduced in the East Sea of Korea on Friday.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Guides Production Activities of Major Defence Industrial Complex KCNA 18 May 2024 -- Great achievements have been made even in carrying out the tasks for production for national defence assigned by the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) which attaches special importance to it in the crucial period when epochal results have been achieved in the field of defence industry of the DPRK and remarkable changes are being made one after another in bolstering up its defence capabilities.
DPRK test-fires tactical ballistic missile using new navigation system People's Daily 18 May 2024 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) conducted a test fire of tactical ballistic missile using a new autonomous navigation system in its eastern waters on Friday, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Saturday.
North Korea dismisses 'absurd rumor' of arms exports to Russia Press TV 17 May 2024 -- The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has dismissed outside speculation about arms dealings with Russia and military exports for use against Ukraine as "the most absurd paradox".
Mid-May frost damages crops in northern North Korea Radio Free Asia 17 May 2024 -- A late-spring frost, combined with a severe lack of manpower in rural parts of North Korea, is a major setback this year in a country with yearly chronic food shortages, residents in the country told Radio Free Asia.
Australia sanctions entities linked to North Korea-Russia arms deal Radio Free Asia 17 May 2024 -- Australia has imposed targeted sanctions against entities linked to the unlawful weapons trade between North Korea and Russia.
Targeted sanctions in response to North Korea's supply of arms to Russia Australia MFA 17 May 2024 -- Australia is imposing targeted financial sanctions, in coordination with international partners, on a further six entities associated with North Korea's supply of arms and related materiel to Russia.
Military Commentator's Article KCNA 17 May 2024 -- Following is the full text of an article "Provocation to regional peace and security can never be tolerated" issued by a military commentator of the DPRK on Friday:
Press Statement of Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK Kim Yo Jong KCNA 17 May 2024 -- Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, issued the following press statement on Friday.
Press Statement of DPRK Ambassador to Russian Federation KCNA 16 May 2024 -- DPRK Ambassador to the Russian Federation Sin Hong Chol Thursday released the following press statement titled "Extreme unethical terrorism must be punished":
North Koreans worked remotely for American companies, US says Radio Free Asia 16 May 2024 -- The United States on Thursday charged an American citizen, a Ukrainian citizen and three North Koreans with fraud over an elaborate scam that used identity theft to trick businesses into remotely hiring North Korean IT workers.
Charges and Seizures Brought in Fraud Scheme, Aimed at Denying Revenue for Workers Associated with North Korea US Dept. of Justice 16 May 2024 -- The Justice Department unsealed charges, seizures, and other court-authorized actions to disrupt the illicit revenue generation efforts of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea).
Rewards for Justice - Reward Offer for Information on North Korean IT Workers US Dept. of State 16 May 2024 -- The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information that leads to the disruption of financial mechanisms of persons engaged in certain activities that support the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Such activities include money laundering that supports the Government of North Korea or any senior official or person acting for or on behalf of that government.
Imposing Sanctions in Response to DPRK-Russia Weapon Deals US Dept. of State 16 May 2024 -- The United States is today imposing sanctions on five Russia-based individuals and entities connected to the transfer of military equipment and components between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Russian Federation in violation of the UN arms embargo on the DPRK. Russia has increasingly relied upon the DPRK for munitions to wage its war on Ukraine and has fired dozens of DPRK-supplied ballistic missiles against targets in Ukraine.
Treasury Designates Sanctions Evaders Facilitating Illicit Arms Transfers between the DPRK and Russia US Treasury 16 May 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is imposing sanctions on two Russian individuals and three Russia-based entities for facilitating weapons transfers between Russia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Press Statement of Vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of DPRK KCNA 16 May 2024 -- Pak Myong Ho, vice-minister for Chinese Affairs of the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK, released the following press statement titled "ROK is bound to meet disgrace and ruin for its 'soliciting' and 'begging' diplomacy" on May 16:
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Inspects Completed Central Cadres Training School of WPK KCNA 16 May 2024 -- The Central Cadres Training School of the Workers' Party of Korea, the highest seat of training Party cadres, has been successfully built as a model of Juche-oriented architecture and education sector in the historic period when a new heyday of strengthening the whole Party is being ushered in under the five-point Party building line in the new era clarified by the great Comrade Kim Jong Un .
Grand Monument to Youth Representing Future of Civilized Thriving Country Inauguration Ceremony of Jonwi Street Takes Place with Splendor Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Cuts Inauguration Tape KCNA 15 May 2024 -- Jonwi(Vanguard) Street, a new modern street which has been majestically built at the north gateway of Pyongyang, the capital city of the DPRK, to record another proud history of heroism in the course of development of the Korean youth movement shining with great succession and feats, came to be significantly inaugurated.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Learns about Production of Major Weapons and Equipment KCNA 15 May 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), acquainted himself with the tactical missile weapon system to be newly equipped by the combined missile units of the Korean People's Army (KPA) in charge of an important firing assignment on May 14.
US has no choice but to 'double down' on North Korea deterrence: official Radio Free Asia 15 May 2024 -- The United States has been left with no option but to "double down" on the enforcement of sanctions against North Korea due to its rejection of dialogue, a senior U.S. diplomat said.
UK and Republic of Korea conduct joint sanctions enforcement patrols UK MOD 14 May 2024 -- The United Kingdom (UK) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have conducted joint maritime patrols in the waters around the Korean Peninsula.
Comrades In Arms: The Mutual Benefits Of Increased North Korean-Iranian Military Cooperation RFE/RL 14 May 2024 -- Iran and North Korea have a long history of working together to advance their respective military arsenals.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Inspects Major Defence Industrial Enterprises KCNA 13 May 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), gave field guidance to major defence industrial enterprises under the Second Economic Commission on May 11 and 12 to learn about the implementation of the Party's policy on munitions industry.
Press Statement of Section Chief for External Policy of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 13 May 2024 -- The section chief for external policy of the DPRK Foreign Ministry released the following press statement on Sunday:
North Korea appoints new ambassador to UN office in Geneva Radio Free Asia 12 May 2024 -- North Korea has appointed a new ambassador to its mission at the United Nations office in Geneva, the U.N. said on a website.
Press Statement by Spokesperson for DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 12 May 2024 -- A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) released the following press statement on May 12:
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Oversees Test-Fire of Controllable Shells for Multiple Rocket Launcher KCNA 11 May 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, learned about the technically updated version of the 240mm multiple rocket launcher system and watched the test-fire of controllable shells for multiple rocket launcher produced at different national defence industrial enterprises on May 10.
Condolatory Address Made at Ceremony of Bidding Farewell to Late Kim Ki Nam KCNA 10 May 2024 -- Ri Il Hwan, member of the Political Bureau and secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, made a condolatory address at the ceremony of bidding farewell to the late Kim Ki Nam on Thursday.
Funeral of Late Kim Ki Nam Held KCNA 10 May 2024 -- A state funeral of Kim Ki Nam, former secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea who is winner of Order of Kim Il Sung and Order of Kim Jong Il and Labor Hero, was solemnly held in the capital city of Pyongyang on May 9.
US discusses North Korea with China, raises repatriation concerns Radio Free Asia 09 May 2024 -- The senior U.S. official for North Korea met with her Chinese counterpart in Tokyo and expressed concern about the forcible repatriation of North Koreans from China, the U.S. State Department said.
Bier of Kim Ki Nam Visited by Many Officials in DPRK KCNA 09 May 2024 -- Members of the state funeral committee and officials of the Party, government, armed forces organs, ministries and national agencies of the DPRK visited the bier of Kim Ki Nam, former secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea who is winner of Order of Kim Il Sung and Order of Kim Jong Il and the title of Labor Hero, on May 8 to express condolences over his death.
Senior Official for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Pak's Meeting with People's Republic of China (PRC) Special Representative on Korean Peninsula Affairs Liu US Dept. of State 09 May 2024 -- Senior Official for the DPRK Dr. Jung Pak met PRC Special Representative on Korean Peninsula Affairs Liu Xiaoming in Tokyo on May 9.
Senior Official for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Pak's Meeting with Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan Counterparts US Dept. of State 09 May 2024 -- Senior Official for the DPRK Dr. Jung Pak met Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for Asian and Oceanian Affairs Namazu Hiroyuki and ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs Lee Jun-il in Tokyo on May 9.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Greetings to Russian President KCNA 09 May 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a message of greeting to Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, on May 9.
Washington's willingness to engage Pyongyang exposes rare rift with Seoul VOA 08 May 2024 -- The Biden administration's apparent willingness to engage North Korea is causing a rare public rift with one of Washington's key allies in Asia over how to achieve Pyongyang's denuclearization.
Press Statement of Vice Foreign Minister of DPRK KCNA 08 May 2024 -- Kim Son Gyong, vice-minister for International Organizations of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, released the following press statement on May 8:
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Bier of Kim Ki Nam KCNA 08 May 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, visited the bier of Kim Ki Nam, former secretary of the Central Committee of the WPK who is winner of Order of Kim Il Sung and Order of Kim Jong Il and Labor Hero, at 02:00 of May 8 to express deep condolences over his death.
Kim Ki Nam Dies KCNA 08 May 2024 -- Kim Ki Nam, former secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, died at the age of 94 at 10:00 of May 7, Juche 113 (2024) while being treated in sickbed for decrepitude and multiple organ dysfunction since April 2022.
North Korea's ex-propaganda chief Kim Ki Nam dies at 94 Radio Free Asia 07 May 2024 -- Kim Ki Nam, known as North Korea's propaganda master, has died at 94, North Korea's state media reported on Wednesday.
North Korea tests liquid propellant rocket engine: research group Radio Free Asia 06 May 2024 -- North Korea tested a liquid propellant rocket engine last month and bolstered construction resources and funding for its satellite launching station as it aims for more launches in defiance of U.N. sanctions, U.S.-based researchers said.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Participants in 5th National Conference of Heads of Branch Public Security Stations KCNA 06 May 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, had a photo session with the participants in the 5th National Conference of Heads of Branch Public Security Stations on May 5.
Press Statement by Permanent Representative of DPRK at UN KCNA 05 May 2024 -- Kim Song, permanent representative of the DPRK at the UN, made public the following press statement on May 5:
New US-led groups monitoring sanctions on North Korea will fail: UN envoy Press TV 05 May 2024 -- North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations Kim Song has censured Western countries' "hostile" bids to form new groups to monitor sanctions against Pyongyang, saying such attempts will fail.
INTERVIEW: Former North Korean diplomat on the drawbacks of being elite'High-ranking officials already have one foot in hell.' Radio Free Asia 05 May 2024 -- Ryu Hyun-woo was North Korea's acting ambassador to Kuwait when he defected to South Korea in 2019. As one of the elites in North Korea, he had rights and privileges that ordinary citizens do not. But at the same time, he and others like him were under even more scrutiny than the average citizen, he says.
US warns of Russia-North Korea refined petroleum trade Radio Free Asia 02 May 2024 -- Russia delivered more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to North Korea in March alone, U.S. officials said, noting the U.S is working with South Korea, Japan and other partners to roll out new sanctions this month against those aiding it.
South Korea raises terror alert following reported North Korea threat VOA 02 May 2024 -- South Korea's government raised its terror alert level for five diplomatic missions Thursday, warning North Korea could attack South Korean diplomats overseas.
U.S. Government Cybersecurity Alert: Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Using New Tactic in Social Engineering Operations US Dept. of State 02 May 2024 -- Today the Department of State, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National Security Agency are releasing a Cybersecurity Advisory on a new tactic the DPRK cyber group known as Kimsuky is deploying to enhance its social engineering and hacking efforts targeting think tanks, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and members of the media.
US remains committed to diplomacy despite North Korea's nuclear escalation VOA 02 May 2024 -- The U.S. says it has been trying to engage North Korea by sending messages repeatedly despite Pyongyang's apparent lack of interest in dialogue and its escalation of threats in the region.
5th National Conference of Heads of Branch Public Security Stations Held in DPRK KCNA 02 May 2024 -- The 5th national conference of heads of branch public security stations was held at the April 25 House of Culture from April 30 to May 1.
50 UN members eye alternative to disbanded North Korea monitoring panel Radio Free Asia 01 May 2024 -- Fifty U.N. members, including the United States, Japan, and South Korea, are considering alternatives to ensure continued "objective and independent" monitoring of sanctions on North Korea after the recent dissolution of a panel investigating suspected violations, they said in a statement.
North Korean restaurants violate sanctions, but they make big bucks for Pyongyang Radio Free Asia 01 May 2024 -- The South Korean YouTuber's video shows his visit last April to the Blue Flower, a North Korean restaurant in Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital - one of 70 North Korean restaurants operating worldwide, mostly in Asia.
US and EU eye North Korea-Iran military cooperation VOA 01 May 2024 -- The United States and the European Union say they are keeping their eyes on Pyongyang and Tehran for any possible military cooperation between the two as Iran confirms a North Korean delegation's visit to the country.

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