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South Korean president tells ministry to ‘stop throwing money’ at North Korea
Unification ministry says it has not been involved with government-level payments to DPRK under current administration
March 28, 2023
The limits to what UN aid agencies can do to help North Korea – Ep. 281
Jerome Sauvage discusses his years leading humanitarian efforts in the DPRK, the root causes of food insecurity and more
March 28, 2023
UN human rights office ‘deeply concerned’ about North Korean prison camps
Report based on defector interviews says DPRK continues to execute prisoners and stonewall UN investigations
March 28, 2023
Price to fish in North Korean waters soars ninefold to $450K, UN report suggests
Chinese mission dismisses evidence from Panel of Experts, as illegal fishing rapidly depletes DPRK fisheries
March 27, 2023
Olympic feat? North Korea hints athletes may return to international competition
Officials meet to talk boosting performance in what expert calls sign of ‘reorienting’ society for post-COVID reopening
March 27, 2023
Food imports help drive North Korean trade with China to three-year high
China sent large amounts of wheat and sugar in Jan. and Feb., but expert anticipates little impact on food insecurity
March 24, 2023
Pro-North Korea media outlet in Japan offers rare look at its Pyongyang bureau
Chongryon’s newspaper boasts of special access and details coverage of major events, underscoring close ties to regime
March 24, 2023
State media review: North Korea calls denuclearization a ‘declaration of war’
An in-depth analysis of nuclear threats against US, youth enlistment for army and meeting on natural disasters
March 23, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think about anti-government protests?
State media reports on protests in capitalist countries, but most in DPRK can’t imagine voicing discontent with regime
Ask a North Korean: How did you learn to use a computer?
Schools provide limited computer education to most students, and buying one requires submitting to strict state controls
