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Conspiracy or reality?: How Seoul possibly handled the blown-up liaison office

Conspiracy or reality?: How Seoul possibly handled the blown-up liaison office

North Korea may have been appeased by quiet, backdoor deals made by South Korean officials, professor Andrei Lankov says

Conspiracy or reality?: How Seoul possibly handled the blown-up liaison office
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov August 19, 2020
North Korea’s long-term economic goals ‘seriously delayed,’ ruling party says

North Korea’s long-term economic goals ‘seriously delayed,’ ruling party says

Plenum meeting reveals details ahead of Eighth Congress in Jan. 2021, where a new five-year economic plan will emerge

North Korea’s long-term economic goals ‘seriously delayed,’ ruling party says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim August 19, 2020
Seoul’s unification minister pushes for progress with US and Chinese ambassadors

Seoul’s unification minister pushes for progress with US and Chinese ambassadors

Lee In-young stressed the need for peace and denuclearization to ambassadors Harry Harris and Xing Haiming this week

Seoul’s unification minister pushes for progress with US and Chinese ambassadors
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Kelly Kasulis August 19, 2020
North Korea may be closing a key sea route for humanitarian aid deliveries

North Korea may be closing a key sea route for humanitarian aid deliveries

The move likely followed Kim Jong Un's order on July 25 to strengthen measures against potential COVID-19 risks

North Korea may be closing a key sea route for humanitarian aid deliveries
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 19, 2020
Why insurance companies might be stuck paying ransoms to North Korean hackers

Why insurance companies might be stuck paying ransoms to North Korean hackers

North Korean hackers make ransoms cheaper than backup and restoration costs, making it likely companies will pay up

Why insurance companies might be stuck paying ransoms to North Korean hackers
Shea Cotton
Shea Cotton August 18, 2020
The best and the worst of reporting on North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.142
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The best and the worst of reporting on North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.142

Former NK News editor Oliver Hotham discusses his years reporting on the DPRK and how North Korea coverage is improving

The best and the worst of reporting on North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.142
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot August 18, 2020
ROK-US joint military exercises start after delay caused by COVID-19 infections

ROK-US joint military exercises start after delay caused by COVID-19 infections

Computer-simulated Combined Command Post Training was delayed due to a confirmed COVID case among ROK army participants

ROK-US joint military exercises start after delay caused by COVID-19 infections
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 18, 2020
North Korea will convene a meeting to decide on ‘issue of crucial significance’

North Korea will convene a meeting to decide on ‘issue of crucial significance’

Significant foreign and domestic policy announcements expected at ruling party Plenary Meeting on Aug. 19

North Korea will convene a meeting to decide on ‘issue of crucial significance’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 17, 2020
Promoted or demoted? Major North Korean leadership changes and what they mean
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Promoted or demoted? Major North Korean leadership changes and what they mean

North Korea's Politburo has met with unprecedented frequency this year, with at least four meetings held since June

Promoted or demoted? Major North Korean leadership changes and what they mean
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser August 17, 2020
Swedish diplomats left Pyongyang last week: sources

Swedish diplomats left Pyongyang last week: sources

Temporary exit of Swedish diplomats from Pyongyang marks latest shrinkage of diplomatic corps

Swedish diplomats left Pyongyang last week: sources
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 17, 2020