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PhD in propaganda? Questions swirl over North Korean ad to study in Pyongyang
Social media post promotes English-language PhD at Kim Il Sung University, but announcement is rife with inconsistencies
June 9, 2025
North Korea slams Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team’s inaugural report
An in-depth analysis of criticism of sanctions watchdog, children’s day events and parents pushing their kids to labor
June 6, 2025
Major DPRK conglomerate targets Russian market with wide-ranging trademark bid
Ragwon Trading Corp. eyes export of growth enhancers, beverages and hygiene products, after years operating in Far East
June 6, 2025
Justice Department seeks forfeiture of $7.74M in North Korean crypto laundering
Action targets seized funds connected to broader scheme that saw DPRK IT workers illegally obtaining employment in US
June 6, 2025
Moon Chung-in: Why the window to rebuilding inter-Korean relations is closed
Veteran policy adviser weighs in on Pyongyang’s posture on unification and Seoul’s options under a new administration
June 5, 2025
North Korea expands role in Ukraine war with rare weapons emerging at frontline
Photos show mortars long confined to DPRK parades and museum are now deployed with Russian troops in Kursk
June 5, 2025
North Korea omitted from Trump travel ban, despite being targeted in first term
Restrictions apply to 19 countries but exclude DPRK, a move one expert says may aim to leave door open for talks
June 5, 2025
Lee Jae-myung taps veteran inter-Korean officials for top ROK security posts
New president’s picks for spy chief and national security adviser suggest focus on dialogue in North Korea approach
June 4, 2025
Why the US mentioned ‘China interference’ when congratulating Lee Jae-myung
Unusual statement may have aimed to pressure new ROK president to align with US even as it focuses less on North Korea
June 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung pivoted right on North Korea. Will he stick to that as president?
The progressive firebrand rebranded as a centrist, but his campaign positioning now faces tests from DPRK, China and US
June 4, 2025
