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North Korea to hype domestic tourism to Russians at Moscow expo, minister says
News

North Korea to hype domestic tourism to Russians at Moscow expo, minister says

Russian official says Moscow also seeks DPRK tourists, a possible bid to boost influx of sanctioned laborers

North Korea to hype domestic tourism to Russians at Moscow expo, minister says
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin December 4, 2023
‘Blood must be spilled’: How Kissinger nearly triggered a war with North Korea
Features

‘Blood must be spilled’: How Kissinger nearly triggered a war with North Korea

The former US Secretary of State wanted to retaliate when the DPRK killed Americans, despite concerns of escalation

‘Blood must be spilled’: How Kissinger nearly triggered a war with North Korea
James FretwellJames Fretwell December 1, 2023
North Korea in November 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in November 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from November 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023

North Korea in November 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro December 1, 2023
Timeline: From North Korea’s satellite launch to scrapping 2018 military deal
Analysis

Timeline: From North Korea’s satellite launch to scrapping 2018 military deal

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30

Timeline: From North Korea’s satellite launch to scrapping 2018 military deal
NK ProNK Pro December 1, 2023
US, South Korea and Japan sanction North Koreans over spy satellite launch
News

US, South Korea and Japan sanction North Koreans over spy satellite launch

Australia set to follow suit with own designations, which expert says seek to make up for lack of UNSC action

US, South Korea and Japan sanction North Koreans over spy satellite launch
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer December 1, 2023
North Korea sends envoy to COP28 climate talks in rare diplomatic appearance
News

North Korea sends envoy to COP28 climate talks in rare diplomatic appearance

Attendance at Dubai summit reflects DPRK’s ‘pragmatic’ approach to climate change and food security, expert says

North Korea sends envoy to COP28 climate talks in rare diplomatic appearance
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy December 1, 2023
Pyongyang’s playbook: How North Korea turned sports into tool for regime control
Analysis

Pyongyang’s playbook: How North Korea turned sports into tool for regime control

DPRK’s athletic success is product of decades of effort to assert state power and boost military readiness through sport

Pyongyang’s playbook: How North Korea turned sports into tool for regime control
Yong Ja HongYong Ja Hong December 1, 2023
US sanctions crypto mixer allegedly used by North Korea to launder money
News

US sanctions crypto mixer allegedly used by North Korea to launder money

Designation of Sinbad comes after US blacklisted its predecessor, even as DPRK continued to use service under new name

US sanctions crypto mixer allegedly used by North Korea to launder money
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy November 30, 2023
State media review: North Korea faults ‘puppets’ for collapse of military deal
State Media Review

State media review: North Korea faults ‘puppets’ for collapse of military deal

An in-depth analysis of the CMA blame game, no-choice elections, praise for DPRK’s new satellite and more

State media review: North Korea faults ‘puppets’ for collapse of military deal
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung November 30, 2023
Kim Yo Jong says US still not meeting North Korea’s conditions to restart talks
News

Kim Yo Jong says US still not meeting North Korea’s conditions to restart talks

DPRK must focus on military to counter attacks on sovereignty like criticism of satellite launch, leader’s sister warns

Kim Yo Jong says US still not meeting North Korea’s conditions to restart talks
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 30, 2023