March 31, 2023

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North Korea policy to stay same after national security chief shakeup: Experts

North Korea policy to stay same after national security chief shakeup: Experts

Kim Sung-han’s replacement shares same skepticism of engagement, pro-US stance as others in Yoon administration

North Korea policy to stay same after national security chief shakeup: Experts
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Jeongmin KimMar 30, 2023
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State media review: North Korea hints at imminent space launch

An in-depth analysis of DPRK goal to prepare satellite by April, claims of US failures, attacks on defectors and more

State media review: North Korea hints at imminent space launch
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Seung-Yeon ChungMar 30, 2023
State media review: North Korea hints at imminent space launch
Podcasts
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The limits to what UN aid agencies can do to help North Korea - Ep. 281

Jerome Sauvage discusses his years leading humanitarian efforts in the DPRK, the root causes of food insecurity and more

The North Korean victims of US atomic bombings on Japan - Ep. 280

Lauren Richardson discusses the politics of victimhood and how the DPRK co-opted the atomic bombings for its purposes

An inside look at the Joint Security Area, ‘freedom’s frontier’ - Ep. 279

The NK News team visits the inter-Korean border at a time of rising tensions and reports of starvation in North Korea

Why North Korea’s state ideology appeals to some in Africa - Ep. 278

Alhassan Mamman Muhammad discusses Nigeria-DPRK ties and why he has embraced Kim Il Sung’s Juche thought

Promoting creative engagement with North Korea - Ep. 277

Keith Luse explains how a lack of information on all sides diminishes opportunities for breakthroughs in talks

An unprecedented look inside North Korea’s nuclear facilities – Ep. 276

Siegfried Hecker discusses his tour of Yongbyon in 2004 and the history of the DPRK’s nuclear program

Get Behind The Headlines

‘Rip them apart, slice them up’: North Korea ramps up gruesome anti-US rhetoric

‘Rip them apart, slice them up’: North Korea ramps up gruesome anti-US rhetoric

Teens vow to ‘exterminate’ and ‘beat to death’ US and ROK for holding joint military drills in new state-led campaign

‘Rip them apart, slice them up’: North Korea ramps up gruesome anti-US rhetoric
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Colin ZwirkoMar 30, 2023
Book review: When ideology and politics trump a rational North Korea policy

Book review: When ideology and politics trump a rational North Korea policy

In ‘Hinge Points,’ nuclear scientist Siegfried Hecker chronicles missed US chances to engage and his Track 2 diplomacy

Book review: When ideology and politics trump a rational North Korea policy
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David TizzardMar 29, 2023
With warhead inspection, Kim Jong Un flaunts confidence in tactical nukes
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With warhead inspection, Kim Jong Un flaunts confidence in tactical nukes

Display of mass-produced Hwasan-31 helps North Korea achieve its deterrence goals, with or without a nuclear test

With warhead inspection, Kim Jong Un flaunts confidence in tactical nukes
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Ankit PandaMar 29, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Congolese whistleblowers face death and exile over North Korea leaks

EXCLUSIVE: Congolese whistleblowers face death and exile over North Korea leaks

Navy Malela and Gradi Koko say evidence they found undergirds US sanctions. Now they want recognition and protection.

EXCLUSIVE: Congolese whistleblowers face death and exile over North Korea leaks
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Ifang BremerMar 28, 2023
Why North Korea’s ‘radioactive tsunami’ weapon may just be a bluff
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Why North Korea’s ‘radioactive tsunami’ weapon may just be a bluff

New undersea drone has major flaws that make it unworthy of serious investment, but it can still send message to US

Why North Korea’s ‘radioactive tsunami’ weapon may just be a bluff
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Ankit PandaMar 27, 2023
How sanctions contribute to North Korea’s humanitarian distress
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How sanctions contribute to North Korea’s humanitarian distress

Pyongyang is at fault for food shortages and other problems, but there are ways to ease excessive impacts of sanctions

How sanctions contribute to North Korea’s humanitarian distress
Pro-North Korea media outlet in Japan offers rare look at its Pyongyang bureau

Pro-North Korea media outlet in Japan offers rare look at its Pyongyang bureau

Chongryon’s newspaper boasts of special access and details coverage of major events, underscoring close ties to regime

Pro-North Korea media outlet in Japan offers rare look at its Pyongyang bureau
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Kosuke TakahashiMar 24, 2023
State media review: North Korea calls denuclearization a ‘declaration of war’
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State media review: North Korea calls denuclearization a ‘declaration of war’

An in-depth analysis of nuclear threats against US, youth enlistment for army and meeting on natural disasters

State media review: North Korea calls denuclearization a ‘declaration of war’
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