April 18, 2024

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

Helping North Koreans by promoting reform from within – Ep. 289
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Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News May 16, 2023
The bumpy road ahead for inter-Korean relations – Ep. 288
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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

The bumpy road ahead for inter-Korean relations – Ep. 288
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Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News May 9, 2023
On North Korea’s doorstep: Photos of the Chinese border amid rumors of reopening
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On North Korea’s doorstep: Photos of the Chinese border amid rumors of reopening

Bridges, ports of entry and other infrastructure sit largely unused, but signs of DPRK’s proximity remain ubiquitous

On North Korea’s doorstep: Photos of the Chinese border amid rumors of reopening
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NK News May 8, 2023
North Korea’s strategy for coping with the consequences of nukes – Ep. 287
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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

North Korea’s strategy for coping with the consequences of nukes – Ep. 287
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Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News May 2, 2023
The foreign brands that North Koreans love — in photos
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The foreign brands that North Koreans love — in photos

From Mercedes cars to Gucci handbags, neither sanctions nor ideology dampen demand for imports from abroad

The foreign brands that North Koreans love — in photos
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NK News May 1, 2023
What the US-ROK summit means for North Korea – Ep. 286
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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

What the US-ROK summit means for North Korea – Ep. 286
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Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News April 28, 2023
The ‘nuclear warrior’ making the case for ending the Korean War – Ep. 285
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The ‘nuclear warrior’ making the case for ending the Korean War – Ep. 285

Dan Leaf explains why a peace treaty with North Korea is the best option to reduce the risk of nuclear conflict

The ‘nuclear warrior’ making the case for ending the Korean War – Ep. 285
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Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News April 25, 2023
How learning English empowers North Korean refugees – Ep. 284
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How learning English empowers North Korean refugees – Ep. 284

Eunju Kim and Eunkoo Lee discuss defectors’ difficult journeys to freedom and how they overcome prejudice in the ROK

How learning English empowers North Korean refugees – Ep. 284
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Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News April 18, 2023
Will North Korean missiles rain down on the Day of the Sun? – Ep. 283
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Will North Korean missiles rain down on the Day of the Sun? – Ep. 283

The NK News team discusses DPRK’s responses to US-ROK springtime drills and short-term prospects for weapons development

Will North Korean missiles rain down on the Day of the Sun? – Ep. 283
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Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News April 11, 2023
Mount Paektu: North Korea’s sacred mountain and active volcano – Ep. 282
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Mount Paektu: North Korea’s sacred mountain and active volcano – Ep. 282

James Hammond discusses his research about the mountain and collaboration with North Korean scientists

Mount Paektu: North Korea’s sacred mountain and active volcano – Ep. 282
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Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News April 4, 2023
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