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The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington
NK News journalists share what they learned from a US trip about DPRK policy, prospects for diplomacy and more
March 27, 2025
How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety
Demanding denuclearization has met little success, but a pragmatic approach to growing nuclear risks can foster dialogue
March 26, 2025
Russia agrees to help North Korea modernize drug industry at talks in Moscow
Russian Embassy says Moscow will help produce antibiotics and build hospitals in return for DPRK’s traditional medicines
March 25, 2025
Emergency fundraiser looks to save North Korean human rights NGOs after US cuts
US-based nonprofit says it aims to provide ‘bridge’ for South Korean NGOs as cuts threaten ‘entire ecosystem’
March 25, 2025
North Korea carries out controlled burns at main airport as fires rage in South
Aviation expert calls DPRK approach to managing vegetation ‘extreme,’ but NASA data suggests wildfire situation stable
March 25, 2025
South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement
Acting President Han Duck-soo warns of ‘serious’ security situation after court overturns his impeachment
March 25, 2025
UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’
Draft resolution from Human Rights Council appears to be response to DPRK’s deployment of troops to fight Ukraine
March 24, 2025
Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea
Unification ministry exploring how to contact DPRK for potential repatriation as inter-Korean hotlines remain silent
March 21, 2025
North Korea denounces US airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
An in-depth analysis of statement by Egypt envoy, more Freedom Shield criticism and yellow dust alerts
March 21, 2025
Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors
South Korea urges DPRK’s compliance with international law following special envoy’s report on human rights violations
March 20, 2025
