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Alec Zebrick: What 2025 taught us about North Korea’s crypto strategy
Blockchain analyst outlines how DPRK groups are refining tactics and focusing on high-value targets to maximize returns
February 12, 2026
Epstein files, North Korean POWs and the looming Party Congress
NK News reporters discuss North Korea mentions in Epstein’s emails and plans to hold the congress in late February
February 10, 2026
Lee Sang-sin: Why most South Koreans no longer see unification as necessary
Polling expert discusses a historic shift in attitudes toward North Korea and what it means for inter-Korean policy
February 5, 2026
More Party Congress preparations, and Iran’s new envoy in North Korea
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy breaks down delegate selections ahead of the major political event, Iran-DPRK ties and more
February 3, 2026
Roland de Courson: Photographing the demilitarized zone’s unseen stories
AFP global news editor shares what he learned documenting refugees, observatories and the business of the border
January 29, 2026
North Korea’s parade and Party Congress prep, plus personnel purges
NK News’ Chad O’ Carroll explores why the DPRK still hasn’t held the congress, the two Koreas’ influence ops and more
January 27, 2026
Ria Roy: The importance of subtle language differences between North and South
Scholar explores the Soviet Union’s influence on Korean in the DPRK, profanity on state TV and more
January 22, 2026
North Korea’s youth outreach, Party Congress signals and prison demolition
NK News’ Colin Zwirko discusses Kim Jong Un’s stark message to young people and when to expect the 9th congress
January 20, 2026
What’s next for North Korea-Venezuela ties after Maduro’s capture
Gabriela Bernal and Camilo Aguirre Torrini discuss how Pyongyang will deal with losing one of its only allies in region
January 15, 2026
North Korea’s drone allegations, Seoul’s denial and the Lee-Xi summit in China
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses whether South Korea sent UAVs into the North and, if not, who could be responsible
January 13, 2026
