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North Korea’s market exchange rate for foreigners suddenly drops by more than 9%
The abrupt shift could mean trade and travel restrictions will stay in place for the foreseeable future, experts say
January 28, 2021
North Korea bans foreign children in restaurants and shops to combat COVID-19
The new rule is the latest in a long series of pandemic prevention measures, despite Pyongyang claiming to be virus-free
January 22, 2021
North Korea says it’s ‘gravely concerned’ about Australian human rights abuses
North Korea, a country widely criticized for human rights abuses, is on a campaign to call out other countries
January 22, 2021
North Korean parade likely kicks off in Pyongyang, formation aircraft spotted
Military aircraft spotted releasing fireworks in formation above Pyongyang city
January 14, 2021
Armored vehicles and troops spotted going towards Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung Square
Kim Il Sung Square is also lit up on a scale similar to the Oct. 10, 2020 military parade, a source tells NK News
January 10, 2021
Once lush with products, North Korean supermarkets are now barren and deceptive
Photos obtained by NK News show scarce food items and products that don’t look anything like what’s advertised
January 5, 2021
Pompeo touts success on North Korea, but a senior Russian official is skeptical
Pompeo publishes a 13-tweet thread promoting his personal role in Washington's North Korea policy
January 3, 2021
Compared to 2016, North Korea quiet ahead of upcoming Party Congress
Run-up to 2016 Party Congress saw a flurry of missile tests, provincial votes, foreign delegations and more
December 24, 2020
North Korea reveals controversial plans to redevelop Kumgang tourist area
Kim Jong Un called for the removal and replacement of South Korean facilities at the Kumgang tourist area in Oct. 2019
December 19, 2020
Don’t expect borders to reopen until COVID-19 ends, DPRK foreign ministry says
North Korea tells remaining foreign missions they should leave soon, as no relief for staff rotations is planned
December 18, 2020
