March 29, 2024

Foreign Relations

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North Korean propaganda sites targeting South go dark in simultaneous outage

North Korean propaganda sites targeting South go dark in simultaneous outage

Expert says DPRK appears to have intentionally turned off sites, as Kim Jong Un looks to overhaul inter-Korean policy

North Korean propaganda sites targeting South go dark in simultaneous outage
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 11, 2024
Predicting 2024: Why Kim Jong Un will meet Xi and Putin, but keep borders shut
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Predicting 2024: Why Kim Jong Un will meet Xi and Putin, but keep borders shut

In second of two-part series, NK Pro forecasts North Korean labor exports, tourism restart, rejection of aid and more

Predicting 2024: Why Kim Jong Un will meet Xi and Putin, but keep borders shut
NK Pro
NK Pro January 11, 2024
Sporting glory: Inside North Korea’s failed bid to become an athletic powerhouse

Sporting glory: Inside North Korea’s failed bid to become an athletic powerhouse

From the 1980s, Kim regime used sports to engage South Korea and win support, but economic problems thwarted its plans

Sporting glory: Inside North Korea’s failed bid to become an athletic powerhouse
Yong Ja Hong
Yong Ja Hong January 10, 2024
The role of translation in shedding light on North Korea – Ep. 324
Podcast

The role of translation in shedding light on North Korea – Ep. 324

Retired CIA officer Stephen Mercado discusses how analysts can mine non-Korean sources for insights into DPRK life

The role of translation in shedding light on North Korea – Ep. 324
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News January 10, 2024
Predicting 2024: Why the writing is on the wall for an inter-Korean border clash
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Predicting 2024: Why the writing is on the wall for an inter-Korean border clash

In first of two-part series, NK Pro forecasts the biggest North Korea developments in the year ahead

Predicting 2024: Why the writing is on the wall for an inter-Korean border clash
NK Pro
NK Pro January 10, 2024
Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine

Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine

US, ROK and other signatories raise concern about proliferation, say they’re monitoring what Moscow provides in return

Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine
Joe Smith
Joe Smith January 10, 2024
Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023

Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023

Report points to problems transferring cash due to border closures, as expert says fundraising will only get harder

Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 9, 2024
Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake

Letter appears to be first of kind sent to Japan, in what expert calls effort to portray North Korea as ‘normal country’

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 8, 2024
For first time ever, North Korean ballistic missiles wreak havoc in actual war
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For first time ever, North Korean ballistic missiles wreak havoc in actual war

Russia’s use of DPRK missiles in Ukraine is major milestone for Pyongyang, and ominous sign for nonproliferation efforts

For first time ever, North Korean ballistic missiles wreak havoc in actual war
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda January 8, 2024
How South Korea’s Security Council stint could exacerbate North Korea issues

How South Korea’s Security Council stint could exacerbate North Korea issues

Some fear Seoul will use role to deny sanctions exemptions or derail diplomacy, though others predict little impact

How South Korea’s Security Council stint could exacerbate North Korea issues
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 5, 2024
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