North Korea still off-limits to UN humanitarian aid workers
"There is currently no firm date for the return of international staff to Pyongyang, but discussions are continuing on timing and modalities," said a spokesperson for the office of Joe Colombano, the U.N. resident coordinator for North Korea.

North Korea halts tourism

North Korea halts tourism visits with no reason cited
North Korea halts foreign tourism weeks after reopening to Western visitors
North Korea mysteriously SHUTS border to Westerners just weeks after opening experimental ‘capitalist’ city for tourists

North Korea has sent thousands of additional troops

Families of North Korean troops captured in Russia 'will be executed,' former Pyongyang soldier tells ABC News
North Korea has sent thousands of additional troops to Russia: S. Korean lawmaker
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This Is How Russia Is Training North Korean Soldiers in Ukraine

North Korea nears completion of 1st early warning aircraft

North Korea appears close to completing its first airborne early warning aircraft
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North Korea unveils first early warning aircraft, eyes in the sky
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North Korea nears completion of first early warning aircraft
As US sends show of strength to South Korea, it keeps Pyongyang on pause
But analysts suggest Washington may be open to resuming talks with North Korea, with Moscow potentially playing the role of mediator.

North Korea, The drills

US, South Korea drills to reflect North Korea-Russia threat
 · 1dKorea JoongAng Daily
South Korea's humanitarian aid to North comes to zero
North Korea Criticises US, South Korea Joint Military Drills
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S. Korea's humanitarian aid to North comes to zero last year
South Korea's humanitarian assistance to North Korea reached zero last year for the first time in nearly 30 years, amid Pyongyang's continued antagonistic stance toward Seoul, the unification ministry said Wednesday.