Report estimates 12 million people are not getting enough to eat, an increase of more than 1 million from last year
Ambassador Kim Song accuses US of pushing tensions to the brink at meeting convened after DPRK fires solid-fuel ICBM
NGO confirms police are searching for DPRK citizen, the third to disappear in region in last month
Rain could exacerbate DPRK’s already dire food situation and sweep away homes if it causes flooding, experts say
Latest in series of grain shipments this year comes amid continuing reports of food shortages in DPRK
World Food Program says it plans to resume array of activities if DPRK reopens, estimating it needs $38M in second half
Interior ministry says emergency facilities now easier to find, after false evacuation alert triggered panic in May
Veterans minister says those who fought Japanese occupation do not deserve honor if they contributed to Kim regime
Law set to go into effect July 1 expands definition of espionage in ways some fear could include DPRK-related activities
DPRK one of three countries that US president singles out in statement on international day to support torture victims
Specialist news and analysis,
research tools, and unique data sets
Internet Explorer is not compatible with this website. We instead recommend using Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari.
Microsoft ceased supporting IE 10 and older in 2016.
In addition, Microsoft cyber-security chief Chris Jackson has been urging users to stop using the browser since February 2019.
Specialist DPRK news and analysis, bespoke research tools, and unique data sets
Learn MoreEnter your details below
Don't have an account? SIGN UP
Specialist DPRK news and analysis, bespoke research tools, and unique data sets
Learn MorePlease enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
Don't have an account? SIGN UP