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Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday
An in-depth analysis of North Korean leader’s letters, criticism of NATO, claims of bumper harvest and a new envoy
How North Korea could deepen ties with Southeast Asia for a ‘multipolar world’
Pyongyang likes that ASEAN doesn’t ‘dance to US tune,’ but return to nuke testing could thwart greater engagement
Jihyun Park: A woman’s journey from North Korea to British politics
The defector-activist discusses her two escapes from the DPRK and her fight for global recognition of North Korea issues
Seoul’s ‘monster missile’ and a defector’s attempt to return to North Korea
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses South Korea’s Armed Forces Day and a man’s detainment after stealing a bus to cross DMZ
Youngah Lee: Why a ‘peace regime’ must come before unification with North Korea
Head of progressive civic group explains why she believes US military presence stands in way of better inter-Korean ties
Japan’s new leader, Kim Yo Jong slams Zelensky and advisory on DPRK IT workers
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses how Shigeru Ishiba will approach North Korea and warnings about cyberattacks
Seongmin Lee: How USB flash drives can empower North Koreans
North Korean defector-activist discusses how his experiences inspired him to spread outside information in the DPRK
New North Korean missile, Vietnamese visitors and more trash balloons
NK News’ Colin Zwirko discusses recent ballistic and cruise missile tests, restoration of a border airbase and more
Get Behind The Headlines
Kim Jong Un adds possible signal jammer to Maybach after Hezbollah pager attack
New equipment on North Korean leader’s motorcade may also be part of improved system for command and control of nukes
Russian ship returns to North Korean port in sign of continuing arms trade
Angara’s visit to Rason comes as port calls have slowed but not stopped in operation to send weapons for use in Ukraine
Unpacking North Korea’s silence on redefining its border with the South
Lack of constitutional changes may reflect opposition to anti-unification policy, or preference for strategic ambiguity
How Iran’s massive missile salvo on Israel previews North Korean tactics
Experts say South remains vulnerable to large-scale barrage, stressing need to boost air defenses to counter nukes
Where things stand with North Korea’s unfinished crusade against reunification
Vestiges of old policy remain months after Kim Jong Un labeled South an enemy state, raising doubts about his intentions
Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team
An in-depth analysis of praise for North Korean athletes, criticism of Israel, a day for the elderly and more
North Korean elites are unhappy. But don’t expect a mass exodus.
High-level defections highlight a loss of hope among DPRK officials, a growing cause of concern for Kim Jong Un’s rule
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 31, 2024
