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Two images show new Chollima-1 rocket taking off from coastal site at main spaceport before eventual failure

North Korea releases first space launch photos, revealing use of new launchpad
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Colin Zwirko June 1, 2023

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North Korea primed for quick rebound after satellite launch failure: Analysis
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North Korea primed for quick rebound after satellite launch failure: Analysis

Experts say Pyongyang is determined to deploy spy satellites and can now build on successes of first attempt

North Korea primed for quick rebound after satellite launch failure: Analysis
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Shreyas ReddyMay 31, 2023
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What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening

Uptick in specific rumors suggests DPRK preparing to eventually end COVID controls, but timing remains in question

What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening
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Chad O'CarrollMay 31, 2023
What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening
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Evacuation warnings in Seoul, North Korean children’s books and more – Ep. 291

ROK issues ‘wartime alerts’ over satellite launch, and Dafna Zur discusses how DPRK translated Anne Frank’s diary

How a US ambassador navigated North Korean tumult – Ep. 290

Kathleen Stephens discusses the DPRK’s 2010 attacks on South Korea, the breakdown of six-party talks and more

Helping North Koreans by promoting reform from within – Ep. 289

Joanna Hosaniak discusses the origins and politicization of the DPRK human rights movement and where it should go next

The bumpy road ahead for inter-Korean relations – Ep. 288

Andrei Lankov discusses how North Korea’s rapid weapons advances have brought it closer to goal of unifying peninsula

North Korea’s strategy for coping with the consequences of nukes – Ep. 287

Foreign ministry official Taeho Uhm explains Seoul’s inter-Korean policies and why DPRK will have to return to talks

What the US-ROK summit means for North Korea - Ep. 286

The NK News team discusses the top-line takeaways on nuclear security, deterrence, missile defense and more

Get Behind The Headlines

North Korea hacked an election body. But political interference wasn’t the goal.
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North Korea hacked an election body. But political interference wasn’t the goal.

Experts say DPRK likely sought intel rather than to undermine ROK polls, though risks of election meddling are growing

North Korea hacked an election body. But political interference wasn’t the goal.
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Shreyas ReddyMay 30, 2023
Secrecy surrounding North Korea’s upcoming plenum points to big changes afoot
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Secrecy surrounding North Korea’s upcoming plenum points to big changes afoot

State media did not disclose Politburo meeting to discuss plans for plenum, a sign of major leadership changes in past

Secrecy surrounding North Korea’s upcoming plenum points to big changes afoot
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Martin WeiserMay 30, 2023
‘Oppa Ganbu Style’: Why growth medications are popular among North Korean elites

‘Oppa Ganbu Style’: Why growth medications are popular among North Korean elites

Experts say height and appearance has become a symbol of status and power in DPRK

‘Oppa Ganbu Style’: Why growth medications are popular among North Korean elites
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Jeongmin Kim | Yeji ChungMay 26, 2023
Jumping the gun: South Korea’s mixed messaging on Japan and nuke planning talks

Jumping the gun: South Korea’s mixed messaging on Japan and nuke planning talks

A nuclear consulting group between US, ROK and Japan difficult pill to swallow in Seoul despite potential benefits

Jumping the gun: South Korea’s mixed messaging on Japan and nuke planning talks
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James FretwellMay 26, 2023
State media review: North Korea provides a front-row seat to anti-Yoon protests
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State media review: North Korea provides a front-row seat to anti-Yoon protests

An in-depth analysis of propaganda on ROK demonstrations, tourism promotion, agricultural drought and more

State media review: North Korea provides a front-row seat to anti-Yoon protests
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Seung-Yeon ChungMay 25, 2023
Bowling over Pyongyang: How a Chinese club brought cricket to North Korea

Bowling over Pyongyang: How a Chinese club brought cricket to North Korea

A wild idea over drinks led group of Commonwealth expats to bring Golden Ducks, cucumber sandwiches and more to the DPRK

Bowling over Pyongyang: How a Chinese club brought cricket to North Korea
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Shreyas ReddyMay 25, 2023
By linking radars, ROK and Japan reduce blind spots around North Korean missiles
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By linking radars, ROK and Japan reduce blind spots around North Korean missiles

Shortcomings in missile tracking have led to mistakes in past, but success will depend on sustained cooperation with US

By linking radars, ROK and Japan reduce blind spots around North Korean missiles
Settling in Seoul: What is it like to speak to South Koreans about North Korea?

Settling in Seoul: What is it like to speak to South Koreans about North Korea?

People in the DPRK are curious about the far wealthier South, but the interest doesn’t always go in the other direction

Settling in Seoul: What is it like to speak to South Koreans about North Korea?
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JinMay 22, 2023
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