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South Korea halts investigations into defectors’ money transfers to North Korea
News

South Korea halts investigations into defectors’ money transfers to North Korea

But NK News confirms that several escapees are still facing prosecution for practice that was previously long accepted

South Korea halts investigations into defectors’ money transfers to North Korea
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer October 17, 2024
Some North Korean trash balloons now carry GPS devices, Seoul says
News

Some North Korean trash balloons now carry GPS devices, Seoul says

Location trackers could help DPRK ensure balloons reach their intended targets in South Korea, according to expert

Some North Korean trash balloons now carry GPS devices, Seoul says
Alannah HillAlannah Hill October 14, 2024
North Korea launches third round of trash balloons this week, 27th this year
News

North Korea launches third round of trash balloons this week, 27th this year

Latest barrage comes as DPRK severs inter-Korean links and fortifies border as ‘self-defensive measure’

North Korea launches third round of trash balloons this week, 27th this year
Alannah HillAlannah Hill October 11, 2024
Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday
State Media Review

Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday

An in-depth analysis of North Korean leader’s letters, criticism of NATO, claims of bumper harvest and a new envoy

Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung October 11, 2024
New report documents huge surge in North Korean crackdowns on outside info
News

New report documents huge surge in North Korean crackdowns on outside info

DPRK restrictions on info access have led to over 40-fold rise in related human rights violations, Seoul nonprofit finds

New report documents huge surge in North Korean crackdowns on outside info
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Joon Ha Park October 10, 2024
Jihyun Park: A woman’s journey from North Korea to British politics
North Korea News Podcast

Jihyun Park: A woman’s journey from North Korea to British politics

The defector-activist discusses her two escapes from the DPRK and her fight for global recognition of North Korea issues

Jihyun Park: A woman’s journey from North Korea to British politics
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News October 10, 2024
North Korean trash balloons could pose bioterrorism threat, Seoul warns
News

North Korean trash balloons could pose bioterrorism threat, Seoul warns

Head of disease control agency calls for stockpiling vaccines as DPRK launches balloons for second straight day

North Korean trash balloons could pose bioterrorism threat, Seoul warns
Alannah HillAlannah Hill October 8, 2024
North Korea has expanded notorious political prison in northeast, imagery shows
News

North Korea has expanded notorious political prison in northeast, imagery shows

Over a dozen buildings built or renovated at concentration camp No. 16 since 2022 in sign facility is operational

North Korea has expanded notorious political prison in northeast, imagery shows
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer October 7, 2024
Where things stand with North Korea’s unfinished crusade against reunification
Analysis

Where things stand with North Korea’s unfinished crusade against reunification

Vestiges of old policy remain months after Kim Jong Un labeled South an enemy state, raising doubts about his intentions

Where things stand with North Korea’s unfinished crusade against reunification
Choi Hyun JunChoi Hyun Jun October 7, 2024
Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team
State Media Review

Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team

An in-depth analysis of praise for North Korean athletes, criticism of Israel, a day for the elderly and more

Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung October 4, 2024
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