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A canceled Pyongyang marathon, a renamed community and a harsh reality in China
This week’s roundup with Shreyas Reddy, followed by in-depth conversation with NKDB’s Hanna Song on forced repatriation
How the world can get ahead of North Korean hackers’ crypto playbook
Former US sanctions official warns DPRK is outpacing enforcement, stressing need for public-private cooperation
China ‘intercepted’ helicopter tracking North Korean smuggling, Australia says
Beijing responded by accusing Australia of conducting 'close-in reconnaissance' under the guise of sanctions monitoring
North Korea abruptly cancels sold-out international marathon
Authorities call off race without explanation, casting doubt on North Korea’s readiness to resume foreign tourism
UN envoy proposes new system for monitoring North Korean human rights
Elizabeth Salmón calls for greater efforts to hold DPRK accountable, identifying 49 indicators for tracing compliance
Seoul seeks to build blockchain-based ‘peace trade system’ with North Korea
Expert says ambitious engagement plans are a ‘pipe dream’ that fail to reflect DPRK’s rejection of inter-Korean ties
UN announces 8 new sanctions exemptions for humanitarian aid to North Korea
First waivers in a year cover health care, nutrition and sanitation and follow US reversal on blocking DPRK aid projects
North Korea reveals first-known Kim Jong Un sculpture, boosting personality cult
Artwork is distinct from huge statues of former leaders used for ‘idolization and veneration,’ Seoul says
North Korea has finished new facility at nuclear complex, watchdog says
IAEA chief says building shares traits with enrichment facilities, DPRK continues to operate nuclear reactors
Why Khamenei’s death could spell the end of North Korea’s friendship with Iran
A visit to Pyongyang helped the cleric become Tehran’s supreme leader, a role in which he based ties on opposition to US
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