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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.

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High-end Chinese EVs worth up to $152K spotted in North Korean capital
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High-end Chinese EVs worth up to $152K spotted in North Korean capital

Appearance of 2025 models suggest more expensive EVs are making inroads amid a surge in private car ownership

High-end Chinese EVs worth up to $152K spotted in North Korean capital
Veronica Hou October 23, 2026
North Korean film delegation tours Chinese company known for AI videos, agents

North Korean film delegation tours Chinese company known for AI videos, agents

Visit appears to signal DPRK interest in using AI tools for film and video, with two sides exploring cooperation

North Korean film delegation tours Chinese company known for AI videos, agents
Veronica Hou October 20, 2026
On Chinese social media, users hail opening of new bridge to North Korea

On Chinese social media, users hail opening of new bridge to North Korea

Trending posts voice hope for resumption of tourism, though some locals express doubt about impact on border economy

On Chinese social media, users hail opening of new bridge to North Korea
Veronica Hou October 16, 2026
Chinese travel agents advertising North Korea business trips on social media

Chinese travel agents advertising North Korea business trips on social media

Open promotion of trips to Rason and Pyongyang suggest growing opening opportunities to enter DPRK despite tourism ban

Chinese travel agents advertising North Korea business trips on social media
Veronica Hou October 15, 2026
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