May 20, 2024

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Joe Smith

Joe Smith

Joe Smith is a News Trainee at NK News.  

News

No North Korean activity at Kaesong zone after signs of life last year: Photos

Images from border suggest sharp decline in activity from summer, after Seoul accused DPRK of operating 30 factories

Joe SmithJoe SmithJanuary 16, 2024
News

North Korean delegation to attend Non-Aligned Movement summit in Uganda

DPRK’s decision to send vice foreign minister signals summit is becoming less important to Pyongyang, expert says

Joe SmithJoe SmithJanuary 15, 2024
News

Russian authorities promote tour to North Korea in early February

Trip organized by Far East region could mark first return of tourists to DPRK since pandemic begin

Joe SmithJoe SmithJanuary 11, 2024
News

Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine

US, ROK and other signatories raise concern about proliferation, say they’re monitoring what Moscow provides in return

Joe SmithJoe SmithJanuary 10, 2024
News

Trump refused to sanction Chinese bank accused of helping North Korea: Report

Democrats in Congress suggest former president declined to blacklist bank because it was tenant of Trump Tower

Joe SmithJoe SmithJanuary 5, 2024
News

Nicaraguan ambassador to North Korea to take up post ‘in coming days’: Managua

Nicaragua appears set to open embassy in Pyongyang as DPRK slowly resumes diplomatic engagement with friends

Joe SmithJoe SmithDecember 29, 2023
News

North Korea touts new ice skating rink in Pyongyang in push to provide amenities

Expert says temporary rink is way for regime to keep ‘core constituency’ happy, while those in other areas go without

Joe SmithJoe SmithDecember 29, 2023
News

North Korean brewery debuts country’s first light beer, Taedonggang No. 8

Expert says low-calorie beverage from famous brewhouse could meet untapped demand for beer ‘without the guilt’

Joe SmithJoe SmithDecember 19, 2023
News

Donald Trump denies he plans to let North Korea keep nukes if reelected

Statement by former president follows report that he is open to offer sanctions relief if DPRK stops making bombs

Joe SmithJoe SmithDecember 14, 2023
Analysis

Cry me a river: How North Koreans interpret Kim Jong Un’s tears

Experts say state media coverage seeks to ‘humanize’ the leader, regardless of whether the tears are genuine or theater

Joe SmithJoe SmithDecember 13, 2023
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