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Kim Yo Jong slams ROK border drills, Russian kids to visit North Korea
North Korea News Podcast

Kim Yo Jong slams ROK border drills, Russian kids to visit North Korea

NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses the latest statement from the North Korean leader’s sister and Russia-DPRK cooperation

Kim Yo Jong slams ROK border drills, Russian kids to visit North Korea
China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review
News

China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review

ROK and Czech Republic recommended China refrain from forcibly repatriating defectors following reports of deportations

China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer July 8, 2024
John Linton: Why Korean reunification could happen tomorrow
North Korea News Podcast

John Linton: Why Korean reunification could happen tomorrow

The doctor and lawmaker discusses his past humanitarian work in North Korea and his hopes for inter-Korean relations

John Linton: Why Korean reunification could happen tomorrow
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News July 4, 2024
Book review: Taking Tokyo to task for poor policy on North Korea’s abductions
Opinion

Book review: Taking Tokyo to task for poor policy on North Korea’s abductions

Impressive Japanese book tells stories of abductees and accuses leaders of prioritizing publicity stunts over diplomacy

Book review: Taking Tokyo to task for poor policy on North Korea’s abductions
Stephen MercadoStephen Mercado July 4, 2024
North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Analysis

North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2024

North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius DerrArius Derr | NK Pro July 3, 2024
As trash balloons fly, ROK local govts fight to stop anti-North Korea leafleting
Features

As trash balloons fly, ROK local govts fight to stop anti-North Korea leafleting

Border regions say leafleting raises tensions and endangers residents, seeking to intervene as Yoon defends activists

As trash balloons fly, ROK local govts fight to stop anti-North Korea leafleting
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim July 3, 2024
How the new DPRK-Russia pact could inflame North Korea’s human rights situation
Analysis

How the new DPRK-Russia pact could inflame North Korea’s human rights situation

Provisions in deal could help Pyongyang clamp down on defections, improve censorship and more, NK Pro analysis finds

How the new DPRK-Russia pact could inflame North Korea’s human rights situation
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer July 3, 2024
Ask a North Korean: What was it like working in Russia during the pandemic?
Ask A North Korean

Ask a North Korean: What was it like working in Russia during the pandemic?

Former overseas worker recounts regime’s orders to follow strict COVID rules and threats to treat violators as traitors

Ask a North Korean: What was it like working in Russia during the pandemic?
Jin Ju-dong July 3, 2024
Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
Analysis

Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 to June 30, 2024

Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
NK ProNK Pro July 3, 2024
North Koreans’ lives are ‘difficult’ but improving, Kim Jong Un says at plenum
News

North Koreans’ lives are ‘difficult’ but improving, Kim Jong Un says at plenum

State media report on four-day retreat focuses on ideological and economic problems, makes no mention of foreign policy

North Koreans’ lives are ‘difficult’ but improving, Kim Jong Un says at plenum
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko July 2, 2024
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