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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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
Russia launched multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine, US says
White House says DPRK recently supplied launchers and dozens of missiles to Russia in escalation of weapons cooperation
South Korea to dissolve foundation in charge of inter-Korean industrial park
Seoul cites cost of operating foundation and unauthorized North Korean activity at Kaesong complex closed since 2016
State media review: North Korea warns of ‘highest risk of confrontation’ in 2024
An in-depth analysis of commentary on ROK, Kim Jong Un’s first activity in new year, Xi Jinping’s letter and more
