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Seoul to revive foundation in charge of suspended inter-Korean industrial park

Seoul to revive foundation in charge of suspended inter-Korean industrial park

Move comes as Lee administration looks to restart economic projects with North Korea despite it showing no interest

Seoul to revive foundation in charge of suspended inter-Korean industrial park
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 15, 2025
North Korean electric power specialists head to Moscow for energy forum

North Korean electric power specialists head to Moscow for energy forum

Delegation led by electric power minister looks to expand cooperation amid DPRK’s chronic electricity shortages

North Korean electric power specialists head to Moscow for energy forum
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 14, 2025
Kim Jong Un touts totalitarianism to foreign guests at first mass games in years

Kim Jong Un touts totalitarianism to foreign guests at first mass games in years

North Korean leader promotes benefits of eliminating political enemies in speech at 80th party anniversary celebration

Kim Jong Un touts totalitarianism to foreign guests at first mass games in years
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 10, 2025
North Korean hackers have stolen record $2B in crypto this year: Report

North Korean hackers have stolen record $2B in crypto this year: Report

$1.5B Bybit heist and advanced laundering tactics take DPRK cybercrime to new heights despite efforts to crack down

North Korean hackers have stolen record $2B in crypto this year: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un demands major health sector ‘reform’ at Pyongyang hospital opening

Kim Jong Un demands major health sector ‘reform’ at Pyongyang hospital opening

North Korean leader calls health ministry worthless, vows to build second ‘modern’ general hospital in capital

Kim Jong Un demands major health sector ‘reform’ at Pyongyang hospital opening
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 7, 2025
Surging North Korean inflation exposes the costs of major economic changes
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Surging North Korean inflation exposes the costs of major economic changes

Money printing, wage spikes and market crackdowns are likely driving rising prices — to the harm of ordinary citizens

Surging North Korean inflation exposes the costs of major economic changes
Peter Ward
Peter Ward October 6, 2025
North Korea in September 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in September 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 30, 2025

North Korea in September 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro October 3, 2025
North Korea’s giant new beach resort empties out as short summer season ends
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North Korea’s giant new beach resort empties out as short summer season ends

Satellite imagery shows slowdown in activity at Wonsan Kalma after hosting domestic group tours for just 7 weeks

North Korea’s giant new beach resort empties out as short summer season ends
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 25, 2025
North Korea betrays its economic contradictions with grain control and IP laws
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North Korea betrays its economic contradictions with grain control and IP laws

At SPA, Kim Jong Un seeks to both assert control and foster growth, while projecting confidence ahead of Party Congress

North Korea betrays its economic contradictions with grain control and IP laws
Peter Ward
Peter Ward September 25, 2025
Kim Jong Un says he lost control of top hospital project, leading to delays

Kim Jong Un says he lost control of top hospital project, leading to delays

Ahead of opening, DPRK leader says officials used Pyongyang General Hospital construction for personal gain and ‘fame'

Kim Jong Un says he lost control of top hospital project, leading to delays
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 24, 2025
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