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North Korea now operating three semiconductor plants, ROK minister nominee says

North Korea now operating three semiconductor plants, ROK minister nominee says

Chung Dongyoung reveals existence of two new factories, while stating DPRK may be developing own version of ChatGPT

North Korea now operating three semiconductor plants, ROK minister nominee says
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy July 15, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s $7M yacht on display in Lavrov visit despite poor cover-up attempt
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Kim Jong Un’s $7M yacht on display in Lavrov visit despite poor cover-up attempt

State media attempts to obscure that meeting took place on foreign-made Princess vessel by showing footage of older boat

Kim Jong Un’s $7M yacht on display in Lavrov visit despite poor cover-up attempt
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 14, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls on military to carry out ‘steady development’ of coastal towns

Kim Jong Un calls on military to carry out ‘steady development’ of coastal towns

Leader praises troops’ loyalty as construction nears completion on showcase fishing village under 20x10 initiative

Kim Jong Un calls on military to carry out ‘steady development’ of coastal towns
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 14, 2025
North Korea rebrands disaster prevention ministry, but can it weather the storm?

North Korea rebrands disaster prevention ministry, but can it weather the storm?

State media reveals upgraded response body as floods, heatwaves intensify, but expert questions if real change is coming

North Korea rebrands disaster prevention ministry, but can it weather the storm?
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 10, 2025
US sanctions North Korean, Russian actors over IT worker scheme funding WMDs

US sanctions North Korean, Russian actors over IT worker scheme funding WMDs

Designations mark first North Korea-related OFAC sanctions under Trump administration, target DPRK-linked cybercriminal

US sanctions North Korean, Russian actors over IT worker scheme funding WMDs
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 9, 2025
North Korea enjoying favorable start to agricultural season: UN report

North Korea enjoying favorable start to agricultural season: UN report

Rice, maize crops benefitted from ‘well-distributed’ rains, but below-average precipitation could harm key growth stages

North Korea enjoying favorable start to agricultural season: UN report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 9, 2025
Pyongyang pushes ahead on border checkpoint construction as Russian side lags
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Pyongyang pushes ahead on border checkpoint construction as Russian side lags

Foundations laid and structures rising in DPRK but no construction signs on Russian side as Kremlin replaces key figure

Pyongyang pushes ahead on border checkpoint construction as Russian side lags
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 8, 2025
North Korea to welcome foreign businesspersons to fall trade fair: Tour agency

North Korea to welcome foreign businesspersons to fall trade fair: Tour agency

Despite cancellation of visitors’ visas for spring edition, fair to go ahead but with hefty cost and ban on influencers

North Korea to welcome foreign businesspersons to fall trade fair: Tour agency
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 7, 2025
Mitsuhiro Mimura: The secret to North Korea’s economic resilience
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Mitsuhiro Mimura: The secret to North Korea’s economic resilience

Japanese expert talks Pyongyang’s growing ties with China and Russia and his insights from over 35 trips to the DPRK

Mitsuhiro Mimura: The secret to North Korea’s economic resilience
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News July 3, 2025
Most hotels still unfinished at North Korea’s new beach resort despite opening

Most hotels still unfinished at North Korea’s new beach resort despite opening

Only 6 of 17 luxury hotels at Wonsan Kalma appear ready to accept visitors in blow to wider foreign tourism reopening

Most hotels still unfinished at North Korea’s new beach resort despite opening
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 3, 2025
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