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Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart
News

Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart

Shipping operation alleged to provide DPRK weapons for use against Ukraine had appeared to be on pause for a month

Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 11, 2024
US court orders forfeiture of 145 crypto accounts tied to North Korea cybercrime
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US court orders forfeiture of 145 crypto accounts tied to North Korea cybercrime

Washington alleges two Chinese nationals used accounts to launder some $100M in virtual assets stolen by DPRK

US court orders forfeiture of 145 crypto accounts tied to North Korea cybercrime
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 8, 2024
North Korea’s ‘draconian’ COVID response exacerbated humanitarian crisis: Report
News

North Korea’s ‘draconian’ COVID response exacerbated humanitarian crisis: Report

Human Rights Watch says sealing border had ‘devastating consequences,’ while highlighting adverse impact of sanctions

North Korea’s ‘draconian’ COVID response exacerbated humanitarian crisis: Report
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy March 8, 2024
State media review: Kim Jong Un gifts tractors to DPRK’s ‘potato province’
Analysis

State media review: Kim Jong Un gifts tractors to DPRK’s ‘potato province’

An in-depth analysis of efforts to boost food production and marriages, ski resort promotions and more

State media review: Kim Jong Un gifts tractors to DPRK’s ‘potato province’
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung March 7, 2024
What the UN’s role in North Korea will look like going forward – Ep. 332
North Korea News Podcast

What the UN’s role in North Korea will look like going forward – Ep. 332

Former UN resident coordinator Frode Mauring discusses dealing with the DPRK during the pandemic and what comes next

What the UN’s role in North Korea will look like going forward – Ep. 332
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News March 6, 2024
Fears of Trump return shake a Washington that has all but forgotten North Korea
Columns

Fears of Trump return shake a Washington that has all but forgotten North Korea

Apathy about DPRK will likely persist if Biden is reelected, but Beltway insiders expect dramatic changes if Trump wins

Fears of Trump return shake a Washington that has all but forgotten North Korea
Andrei LankovAndrei Lankov March 6, 2024
North Korea ranks among world’s most repressive nations in global freedom index
News

North Korea ranks among world’s most repressive nations in global freedom index

Freedom House cites DPRK’s pervasive surveillance and prison camps, placing country with likes of Syria and South Sudan

North Korea ranks among world’s most repressive nations in global freedom index
Lina ParkLina Park March 4, 2024
North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Analysis

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

An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024

North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro March 1, 2024
Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan
Analysis

Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 to February 29, 2024

Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan
NK ProNK Pro March 1, 2024
How to decipher conflicting estimates of North Korean artillery aid to Russia
Analysis

How to decipher conflicting estimates of North Korean artillery aid to Russia

Expert says South Korean figure of 3M shells is likely exaggerated but that DPRK help gives Moscow ‘breathing room’

How to decipher conflicting estimates of North Korean artillery aid to Russia
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 1, 2024
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