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4 km of death - then they tried to escape North Korea

Every year, hundreds attempt to escape one of the most restricted countries in the world. Some cross heavily guarded borders. Others travel for months or even years through multiple ქვეყნ. The journey ...

North Korea executions surged during pandemic crackdown, report says

North Korea ramped up executions during the COVID-19 pandemic, a report released Tuesday said, as authorities intensified ...

North Korea sharply increased executions during pandemic lockdown, rights group says

By Heejin Kim SEOUL, April 28 (Reuters) - North Korea sharply raised the number of executions it conducted after shutting its ...