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Kim Jong Un thinks North Korea better off without foreign aid: Ex-DPRK diplomat
Former counselor at North Korean Embassy in Cuba shares insights on Kim's foreign policy priorities, domestic challenges
September 3, 2024
North Korea’s foundation day, top diplomat at UN and return of foreign teachers
Chad O’Carroll discusses why the DPRK is holding a concert for Sept. 9 holiday despite canceling related events abroad
September 3, 2024
North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day
Construction of stage points to Sept. 9 celebrations despite cancellation of overseas events due to flood relief efforts
September 2, 2024
North Korean diplomatic delegation to attend UN General Assembly: Sources
Intelligence source says Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui expected to give speech, after Japanese media reports same
August 30, 2024
North Korean embassies cancel founding day events, citing flood relief efforts
Missions in Europe and Asia emphasize need to mobilize resources after floods recently displaced thousands, emails show
August 27, 2024
Travel insiders express doubts about North Korea tourism reopening in December
Skeptics cite logistical challenges of winter travel to remote Samjiyon, suggest neighbors likely to go first
August 21, 2024
Yoon’s new vision for unification with North Korea and US-ROK summer drills
Chad O’Carroll and Jeongmin Kim dissect the South Korean president’s Liberation Day speech and Ulchi Freedom Shield
August 20, 2024
North Korea to reopen to international tourism in December, travel agencies say
DPRK will reportedly allow tourists to visit Samjiyon on China border, nearly 5 years after closing country due to COVID
August 14, 2024
North Korea slams op-ed by Biden officials after playing down election stakes
Criticism of administration’s ‘hostile policy’ signals Pyongyang may be open to dialogue if Trump returns, expert says
August 14, 2024
North Korea expert, missing for months, detained in Switzerland for espionage
Investigation finds ex-UN official from Canada vanished due to rare arrest on suspicions of spying, likely for China
August 8, 2024
