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US uses humanitarian aid for ‘sinister political purposes,’ says analysis published by North Korean Foreign Ministry

Posted on July 13, 2021July 13, 2021By Editor

An article featured on the website of North Korea’s Foreign Ministry has accused Washington of weaponizing foreign aid in order to exert pressure and control over countries desperate for humanitarian assistance. … Read More >US uses humanitarian aid for ‘sinister political purposes,’ says analysis published by North Korean Foreign Ministry

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un vow to bring China-North Korea ties to ‘new level,’ marking 60th anniversary of mutual defense treaty

Posted on July 12, 2021July 12, 2021By Editor

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have pledged to strengthen their friendly relations as they exchanged messages on the 60th anniversary of a bilateral landmark defense treaty. … Read More >Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un vow to bring China-North Korea ties to ‘new level,’ marking 60th anniversary of mutual defense treaty

Pyongyang rejects AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine over side effects – South Korean think tank

Posted on July 11, 2021July 11, 2021By Editor

North Korea has canceled shipments of Oxford’s AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine that were due to arrive in the country through the Covax program, citing concerns over potentially fatal, but rare, side effects. … Read More >Pyongyang rejects AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine over side effects – South Korean think tank

Vatican working with South Korea to organise papal trip to Pyongyang, Seoul’s intelligence chief says

Posted on July 9, 2021July 9, 2021By Editor

The head of South Korea’s intelligence service, Park Jie-won, has revealed at a mass held at Sanjeong-dong Catholic Church that the country is working with the Vatican to arrange a visit by Pope Francis to North Korea. … Read More >Vatican working with South Korea to organise papal trip to Pyongyang, Seoul’s intelligence chief says

Kim Jong-un pledges to raise partnership with China to new level amid coronavirus challenges

Posted on July 3, 2021July 3, 2021By Editor

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to boost the “strategic” relationship with his main ally, China a day after scolding his own officials for the Covid-19 response. Beijing earlier promised to provide help if needed. … Read More >Kim Jong-un pledges to raise partnership with China to new level amid coronavirus challenges

North Korea admits it’s facing ‘great crisis’ amid Covid-19 pandemic as Kim Jong-un dismisses party officials for neglect of duty

Posted on July 2, 2021July 2, 2021By Editor

Kim Jong-un has revealed that North Korea is facing a “great crisis,” as he dismisses party officials for neglect of duty over their failure to implement measures to protect citizens from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. … Read More >North Korea admits it’s facing ‘great crisis’ amid Covid-19 pandemic as Kim Jong-un dismisses party officials for neglect of duty

North Korea rejects US envoy’s offer to meet ‘anywhere, anytime’ to restart talks

Posted on June 26, 2021June 26, 2021By Editor

In a statement released by North Korea’s state news agency, the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ri Son Gwon rejected an offer by America’s envoy to meet “anywhere, anytime” after negotiations between the two nations stalled. … Read More >North Korea rejects US envoy’s offer to meet ‘anywhere, anytime’ to restart talks

‘Would plunge into greater disappointment’: Kim Yo-jong warns US not to get hopes up for return to dialogue with North Korea

Posted on June 24, 2021June 24, 2021By Editor

Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, shot down the United States’ hopes for a return to dialogue between the two countries, warning that such an expectation would leave the US disappointed. … Read More >‘Would plunge into greater disappointment’: Kim Yo-jong warns US not to get hopes up for return to dialogue with North Korea

Pyongyang must be ready for ‘both dialogue & confrontation’ with US, N. Korea’s Kim says

Posted on June 21, 2021June 21, 2021By Editor

North Korea needs to be ready for both dialogue and confrontation with Washington, the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, said in his first direct statement on policy towards the “newly emerged” US administration. … Read More >Pyongyang must be ready for ‘both dialogue & confrontation’ with US, N. Korea’s Kim says

North Korea’s food situation ‘getting tense’ due to typhoon, says Kim Jong-un, ‘malignant virus’ also an issue

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021By Editor

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the country’s food situation is “getting tense” due to last year’s natural disaster. The “malignant virus” is also an issue, state media reported on Wednesday. … Read More >North Korea’s food situation ‘getting tense’ due to typhoon, says Kim Jong-un, ‘malignant virus’ also an issue