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Russian firms employing North Koreans to build houses in Far East: Investigation
News

Russian firms employing North Koreans to build houses in Far East: Investigation

Two companies confirm they’re using DPRK labor as Russia appears increasingly willing to overlook sanctions violations

Russian firms employing North Koreans to build houses in Far East: Investigation
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin December 6, 2023
Behind the scenes of the US approach to North Korea – Ep. 319
North Korea News Podcast

Behind the scenes of the US approach to North Korea – Ep. 319

Former US intelligence officer Sydney Seiler returns to the podcast to answer questions from listeners

Behind the scenes of the US approach to North Korea – Ep. 319
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News December 6, 2023
North Korean doctors working in Congo pose sanctions dilemma: Investigation
Investigations

North Korean doctors working in Congo pose sanctions dilemma: Investigation

Locals tell NK News physicians provide good care, but experts stress sanctions forbid DPRK nationals from working abroad

North Korean doctors working in Congo pose sanctions dilemma: Investigation
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer December 5, 2023
From QR codes to the blockchain: Inside North Korea’s digital payment plans
Analysis

From QR codes to the blockchain: Inside North Korea’s digital payment plans

DPRK has pushed to go digital in recent years, a move that could give state greater control over citizens’ finances

From QR codes to the blockchain: Inside North Korea’s digital payment plans
Peter WardPeter Ward December 5, 2023
Send kids to hard labor to fight foreign influence, Kim Jong Un tells moms
News

Send kids to hard labor to fight foreign influence, Kim Jong Un tells moms

North Korean leader declares ‘intensifying’ campaign against youth exposure to outside culture

Send kids to hard labor to fight foreign influence, Kim Jong Un tells moms
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko December 5, 2023
Kim Jong Un lectures moms on ‘growing’ issue of errant youth, falling birth rate
News

Kim Jong Un lectures moms on ‘growing’ issue of errant youth, falling birth rate

North Korean leader and top male officials call for women to raise kids loyal to regime at national mothers’ meeting

Kim Jong Un lectures moms on ‘growing’ issue of errant youth, falling birth rate
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko December 4, 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
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
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