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A fragile calm holds with North Korea — but don’t mistake it for stability
While escalation risks have subsided, a US failure to engage or continuation of Ukraine war could alter DPRK’s calculus
Accidental sanctuary: Where nature and history meet on the North Korean border
Central South Korean areas along the DMZ are home to secret tunnels, sweeping vistas and former communist buildings
Art of the deal: Why Trump could struggle to bring North Korea back to talks
In interview, ex-US intel officer Sydney Seiler assesses prospects and limits of the president’s unconventional style
Up close and personal: The best border observatories to see North Korean life
Ganghwa and Gimpo west of Seoul provide unparalleled spots to witness the reality of division and how North Koreans live
The Pyongyang marathon’s new name, and the death of a North Korean commando
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll joins the podcast to discuss inconsistent Kim Il Sung propaganda, Trump budget cuts and more
Tourism on hold: North Korea signals shift in strategy as reopening fizzles
Tour operators say Pyongyang has gone silent, with analysts pointing to ideological control and shifting priorities
Bulgaria to reopen embassy in Pyongyang after years-long closure
Foreign ministry told NK News reopening is expected to take place in April following pandemic-related closure in 2021
Why Kim Jong Un is likely to skip Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow
Logistical challenges, geopolitical concerns and potential Trump meeting could influence Kim’s decision to attend
Trump says US may ‘do something’ with DPRK citing open communication channels
He again referred to North Korea as ‘nuclear nation,’ signaling possible shift from Washington’s long-standing policy
The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington
NK News journalists share what they learned from a US trip about DPRK policy, prospects for diplomacy and more
