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Veronica Hou

Veronica Hou is a China-DPRK specialist trainee at NK News. She previously conducted policy research and data analysis at the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat. She holds a master's degree in international development and cooperation from Korea University and dual bachelor's degrees in journalism and international studies from Kyung Hee University.

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North Korea, China officially open long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge

North Korea, China officially open long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge

Trucks cross in both directions at opening ceremony for four-lane roadway connecting Sinuiju and Dandong

North Korea, China officially open long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge
Veronica Hou October 15, 2026
North Korea-China passenger train belatedly resumed service last month

North Korea-China passenger train belatedly resumed service last month

Trains between Ji’an and Manpho now run three times a week, restoring rail link suspended during pandemic

North Korea-China passenger train belatedly resumed service last month
Veronica Hou October 13, 2026
North Korean smartphone stops working when taken to South, Chinese blogger says

North Korean smartphone stops working when taken to South, Chinese blogger says

Jindallae 12 reportedly became stuck in reboot loop, raising questions about controls built into device

North Korean smartphone stops working when taken to South, Chinese blogger says
Veronica Hou October 9, 2026
Chinese authorities seize smuggled goods bound for North Korea: records
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Chinese authorities seize smuggled goods bound for North Korea: records

Customs filings from border city reveal machinery hidden in freight trucks bound for North Korea

Chinese authorities seize smuggled goods bound for North Korea: records
Veronica Hou September 28, 2026
North Korea slams ‘unrealistic’ calls for denuclearization by US, ROK, Japan

North Korea slams ‘unrealistic’ calls for denuclearization by US, ROK, Japan

DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui says allies’ calls for denuclearization justifies having a stronger arsenal

North Korea slams ‘unrealistic’ calls for denuclearization by US, ROK, Japan
Veronica Hou September 24, 2026
North Korea denounces MSMT as ‘ghost group’ over its overseas labor findings

North Korea denounces MSMT as ‘ghost group’ over its overseas labor findings

Pyongyang dismisses the 11-nation body as lacking UN authority and accuses its members of serving Washington’s agenda

North Korea denounces MSMT as ‘ghost group’ over its overseas labor findings
Veronica Hou September 22, 2026
Cargo trucks appear to cross China-North Korea bridge after 12-year delay

Cargo trucks appear to cross China-North Korea bridge after 12-year delay

Footage posted on Chinese social media showed several trucks crossing the New Yalu River Bridge.

Cargo trucks appear to cross China-North Korea bridge after 12-year delay
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Veronica Hou September 22, 2026
North Korean trade with China rises 3.7% in August thanks to wig exports: data
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North Korean trade with China rises 3.7% in August thanks to wig exports: data

Trade reversed a three-month downward trend, marking an uptick due to leisure goods, human hair and wig trade

North Korean trade with China rises 3.7% in August thanks to wig exports: data
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Veronica Hou September 21, 2026
North Korea is China’s biggest foreign wine market for fourth year in a row
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North Korea is China’s biggest foreign wine market for fourth year in a row

DPRK sources wine through bulk imports at low cost, which likely makes its way to domestic bottlers and distributors

North Korea is China’s biggest foreign wine market for fourth year in a row
Veronica Hou August 14, 2026