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Over 100K South Koreans separated from family in North Korea have died: Data

Over 100K South Koreans separated from family in North Korea have died: Data

Total crossed into six figures following 292 deaths in December, as time runs out for inter-Korean reunions

Over 100K South Koreans separated from family in North Korea have died: Data
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 15, 2026
What’s next for North Korea-Venezuela ties after Maduro’s capture
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What’s next for North Korea-Venezuela ties after Maduro’s capture

Gabriela Bernal and Camilo Aguirre Torrini discuss how Pyongyang will deal with losing one of its only allies in region

What’s next for North Korea-Venezuela ties after Maduro’s capture
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News January 15, 2026
Why claims of North Korea-Russia cybercrime collaboration are likely overblown
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Why claims of North Korea-Russia cybercrime collaboration are likely overblown

Researcher says the real threat is Moscow’s support for IT workers, who now finance DPRK arms shipments for Ukraine war

Why claims of North Korea-Russia cybercrime collaboration are likely overblown
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 14, 2026
Prosecutors seek death penalty for Yoon for martial law, inciting North Korea

Prosecutors seek death penalty for Yoon for martial law, inciting North Korea

Special counsel asks South Korean court for maximum legal punishment, though actual execution is highly unlikely

Prosecutors seek death penalty for Yoon for martial law, inciting North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 14, 2026
Russia raises quota for North Korean students eligible for free college

Russia raises quota for North Korean students eligible for free college

70% on-year increase comes as Russia brings in thousands of DPRK nationals on student visas to work illegally

Russia raises quota for North Korean students eligible for free college
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 14, 2026
Kim Yo Jong says Seoul will pay ‘unbearable price’ if drone flights don’t stop

Kim Yo Jong says Seoul will pay ‘unbearable price’ if drone flights don’t stop

North Korean leader’s sister rejects ROK’s ‘pitiful’ dream of engagement, demanding apology for alleged incursions

Kim Yo Jong says Seoul will pay ‘unbearable price’ if drone flights don’t stop
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 13, 2026
Leaders of South Korea, Japan pledge to work for North Korea’s denuclearization

Leaders of South Korea, Japan pledge to work for North Korea’s denuclearization

Lee Jae Myung and Sanae Takaichi also stress bilateral and trilateral cooperation with the US on DPRK issues

Leaders of South Korea, Japan pledge to work for North Korea’s denuclearization
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 13, 2026
US, partners brief UN on growing threat of North Korean cybercrime

US, partners brief UN on growing threat of North Korean cybercrime

Presentation comes 3 months after release of second report by Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team

US, partners brief UN on growing threat of North Korean cybercrime
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 13, 2026
China breaks ground on new cross-border trade park on North Korea’s doorstep

China breaks ground on new cross-border trade park on North Korea’s doorstep

$57M facility in Dandong will process goods like wigs and textiles that have long been central to bilateral exchange

China breaks ground on new cross-border trade park on North Korea’s doorstep
Jifan Li
Jifan Li January 13, 2026
War of words: How to evaluate North Korean claims of another ROK drone incursion

War of words: How to evaluate North Korean claims of another ROK drone incursion

Civilian action appears most likely, but limited evidence means false flag and third-party operations can’t be ruled out

War of words: How to evaluate North Korean claims of another ROK drone incursion
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy January 12, 2026
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