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North Korea human rights activists in South Korea struggle under Moon Jae-in
Analysis

North Korea human rights activists in South Korea struggle under Moon Jae-in

The government’s pro-engagement policy has increased pressure on South Korean NGOs, as financial challenges linger

North Korea human rights activists in South Korea struggle under Moon Jae-in
Sarah A. SonSarah A. Son July 7, 2021
In Kim Jong Un’s speeches, Marx returns to North Korea
Analysis

In Kim Jong Un’s speeches, Marx returns to North Korea

Reappearance of communism in country's discourse suggests regime's loss of ideological control due to pandemic

In Kim Jong Un’s speeches, Marx returns to North Korea
Benjamin R. YoungBenjamin R. Young July 7, 2021
Brazil is one of North Korea’s few friends in the world
Analysis

Brazil is one of North Korea’s few friends in the world

The only country in the Americas with embassies in North and South Korea has expanded ties with DPRK since 2001

Brazil is one of North Korea’s few friends in the world
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal July 5, 2021
Timeline: From sharp North Korea-China trade decline to Kim’s sudden weight loss
Analysis

Timeline: From sharp North Korea-China trade decline to Kim’s sudden weight loss

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 to June 30

Timeline: From sharp North Korea-China trade decline to Kim’s sudden weight loss
NK ProNK Pro July 2, 2021
Kim Jong Un destroys another of his private airports near mansion compound
Analysis

Kim Jong Un destroys another of his private airports near mansion compound

North Korean leader last demolished two runways in 2019 to make room for new horse tracks

Kim Jong Un destroys another of his private airports near mansion compound
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko July 2, 2021
Was there a major shakeup of top officials at North Korea’s politburo meeting?
Analysis

Was there a major shakeup of top officials at North Korea’s politburo meeting?

Empty seats, voting abstentions may indicate demotions among Kim Jong Un’s top military and other officials

Was there a major shakeup of top officials at North Korea’s politburo meeting?
Martin WeiserMartin Weiser July 1, 2021
North Korean hackers likely used new vulnerability to breach ROK defense firm
Analysis

North Korean hackers likely used new vulnerability to breach ROK defense firm

Researchers link attacks against South Korean aerospace and nuclear research sectors to DPRK, warn of further breaches 

North Korean hackers likely used new vulnerability to breach ROK defense firm
Nils WeisenseeNils Weisensee July 1, 2021
NK Pro briefing: Creative options for North Korea sanctions relief
Analysis

NK Pro briefing: Creative options for North Korea sanctions relief

Daniel Wertz, Joshua Stanton, and Stephanie Kleine-Ahlbrandt discuss pragmatic approaches to North Korea sanctions

NK Pro briefing: Creative options for North Korea sanctions relief
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 30, 2021
Ties that bind: Geopolitics, not socialism, underpin North Korea-China alliance
Analysis

Ties that bind: Geopolitics, not socialism, underpin North Korea-China alliance

Strategic cooperation against the democratic world links traditional allies as they prepare to reaffirm 1961 treaty

Ties that bind: Geopolitics, not socialism, underpin North Korea-China alliance
Jagannath P. PandaJagannath P. Panda June 30, 2021
Why Kim Jong Un is skipping public appearances amid health concerns
Analysis

Why Kim Jong Un is skipping public appearances amid health concerns

North Korean leader may be taking COVID-19 precautions more seriously, or signaling a new tradition change

Why Kim Jong Un is skipping public appearances amid health concerns
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 29, 2021