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July 27, 2024

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US accuses North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry of working for South Korean spies

US accuses North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry of working for South Korean spies

Ex-CIA analyst and White House official charged with providing intel and access in exchange for luxury goods and perks

US accuses North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry of working for South Korean spies
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 17, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return
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Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return

NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses the DPRK’s threats against balloon launches, his recent trip to Ulaanbaatar and more

Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return
North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms

North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms

In media interview, Ri Il Gyu says he grew disillusioned during COVID and that Kim Jong Un distrusted foreign ministry

North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms
Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report

Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report

Research finds widespread exploitation, but expert says report doesn't address overseas and corporate use of DPRK labor

Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 16, 2024
Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff

Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff

Trip by head of Food and Agriculture Organization is promising sign for return of aid workers and tourists, experts say

Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 16, 2024
Seoul could acquire nuke submarine if needed to deter North Korea: US commander

Seoul could acquire nuke submarine if needed to deter North Korea: US commander

Samuel Paparo says allies could discuss option in future, but expert stresses that US views it as unnecessary for now

Seoul could acquire nuke submarine if needed to deter North Korea: US commander
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners

Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners

Remarks suggest Western visitors to be shut out, as he purges officials and orders new airport and ski resort near China

Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 15, 2024
Hundreds of patriotic Russian youth compete for free trip to North Korean camp

Hundreds of patriotic Russian youth compete for free trip to North Korean camp

Pro-Putin youth group picks 50 teens to visit Songdowon summer camp in contest that experts call tool for indoctrination

Hundreds of patriotic Russian youth compete for free trip to North Korean camp
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 15, 2024
North Korea threatens to combat NATO’s Asia-Pacific engagement with ‘new force’

North Korea threatens to combat NATO’s Asia-Pacific engagement with ‘new force’

In response to Washington Summit Declaration, Pyongyang warns US-led bloc’s globalization will lead to ‘worldwide war’

North Korea threatens to combat NATO’s Asia-Pacific engagement with ‘new force’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 13, 2024
How the specter of North Korea-Russia military ties hung over the NATO summit

How the specter of North Korea-Russia military ties hung over the NATO summit

Seoul and Tokyo looked to strengthen relationship with alliance, but DPRK remains an afterthought amid focus on China

How the specter of North Korea-Russia military ties hung over the NATO summit
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal July 12, 2024