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How North Korea played into South Korea’s slow-motion condemnation of Russia
Fear of losing Moscow’s support for inter-Korean policies likely a factor in response to Ukraine crisis, observers say
March 1, 2022
Expert roundup: What does conflict in Ukraine mean for the Korean Peninsula?
Analysts say great power conflict could impact DPRK sanctions and give cover for missile tests, among other consequences
February 24, 2022
Ukraine crisis could spark North Korean long-range missile testing, experts say
Analysts tell NK News that DPRK will closely monitor US ability to coordinate international response to weapons tests
February 24, 2022
The steep hurdles to inter-Korean relations for South Korea’s next president
He or she will face gauntlet of sanctions, anti-COVID policies and US-China competition if they want to engage Pyongyang
February 21, 2022
North Korea continues to export sanctioned coal, import Chinese humanitarian aid
UN draft report suggests several ships sent coal to China in exchange for aid cargos during second year of pandemic
February 21, 2022
VIDEO: Why would anyone scour for North Korean trash on the beach?
A new mini-documentary from NK News explores what litter from the DPRK can reveal about changes inside the country
February 11, 2022
North Korea tried to buy luxury cars ahead of food crisis last year: Report
New UN draft report documents effort to procure four top-of-the-line SUVs last year despite strict COVID border controls
February 9, 2022
North Korea accelerates military parade training ahead of key holidays: Imagery
Scale of celebrations for Feb. 16 holiday unclear, but major parade featuring heavy weapons expected by April
February 9, 2022
North Korea relaxes some rules for diplomats in Pyongyang, but tightens others
Fear of Omicron variant spreading in China and South Korea appears to be spurring changes, source says
February 2, 2022
Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed
A constellation of domestic and external factors have aligned to drive the DPRK’s high-intensity campaign in January
January 31, 2022
