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ROK takes up leadership role in US-led naval exercise with eye on North Korea

ROK takes up leadership role in US-led naval exercise with eye on North Korea

Multinational RIMPAC drills come as Yoon prepares to visit US, warning of global threat posed by DPRK-Russia ties

ROK takes up leadership role in US-led naval exercise with eye on North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 8, 2024
China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review

China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review

ROK and Czech Republic recommended China refrain from forcibly repatriating defectors following reports of deportations

China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 8, 2024
Why Russia’s designs on North Korean rare-earth metals probably won’t pan out
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Why Russia’s designs on North Korean rare-earth metals probably won’t pan out

Reports suggest DPRK has vast reserves of critical tech component, but closer analysis unearths reasons to be skeptical

Why Russia’s designs on North Korean rare-earth metals probably won’t pan out
Sulgiye Park
Sulgiye Park July 8, 2024
Love lost? How Putin could spoil a Trump push to rekindle ties with Kim Jong Un

Love lost? How Putin could spoil a Trump push to rekindle ties with Kim Jong Un

Ex-president’s reelection could form diplomatic love triangle, forcing North Korea to choose between US talks and Russia

Love lost? How Putin could spoil a Trump push to rekindle ties with Kim Jong Un
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal July 5, 2024
After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again

After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again

Leading conservatives are endorsing nukes to defend against North Korea, reginiting debate about reliance on US military

After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 5, 2024
Cyber giants unite: How the North Korea-Russia treaty amplifies cyber threats
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Cyber giants unite: How the North Korea-Russia treaty amplifies cyber threats

Two sides specialize in different types of cyberattacks and could work together to further their geopolitical goals

Cyber giants unite: How the North Korea-Russia treaty amplifies cyber threats
Hans Horan
Hans Horan July 5, 2024
North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show

North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show

Experts skeptical DPRK goods can compete as Ryongaksan Soap Factory seeks to win over Russian consumers

North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 4, 2024
State media review: North Korean officials ditch Kim Jong Un badges after plenum
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State media review: North Korean officials ditch Kim Jong Un badges after plenum

An in-depth analysis of the purpose of the new pins, a Vietnamese delegation visit and criticism of US cluster bombs

State media review: North Korean officials ditch Kim Jong Un badges after plenum
Book review: Taking Tokyo to task for poor policy on North Korea’s abductions

Book review: Taking Tokyo to task for poor policy on North Korea’s abductions

Impressive Japanese book tells stories of abductees and accuses leaders of prioritizing publicity stunts over diplomacy

Book review: Taking Tokyo to task for poor policy on North Korea’s abductions
Stephen Mercado
Stephen Mercado July 4, 2024
North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2024

North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro July 3, 2024
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