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Russia says it shipped grain to North Korea, but doesn’t say how much

Russia says it shipped grain to North Korea, but doesn’t say how much

Primorsky Krai border region lists DPRK among buyers of grain products, as Pyongyang signals continuing food problems

Russia says it shipped grain to North Korea, but doesn’t say how much
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 23, 2023
North Korean civilians start military parade training, imagery shows
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North Korean civilians start military parade training, imagery shows

Timing of formation practice in Kim Il Sung Square on Saturday suggests parade only weeks away

North Korean civilians start military parade training, imagery shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 21, 2023
US launches private sponsorship program for refugees, including North Koreans

US launches private sponsorship program for refugees, including North Koreans

State Department says defectors referred by UN would be eligible, though only 224 have settled in US since 2004

US launches private sponsorship program for refugees, including North Koreans
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 20, 2023
Ask a North Korean: How do people in the DPRK express individuality?

Ask a North Korean: How do people in the DPRK express individuality?

Fashion police hammer down the nail that sticks out, but people still find subtle ways to display their own style

Ask a North Korean: How do people in the DPRK express individuality?
Sersong Han January 20, 2023
New report shines light on secret North Korean groups fighting against K-pop

New report shines light on secret North Korean groups fighting against K-pop

Testimony of officials and victims details inner workings of ‘non-socialist groups’ that enforce ideological conformity

New report shines light on secret North Korean groups fighting against K-pop
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 19, 2023
State media review: North Korean drama doubles down on violence and adult themes
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State media review: North Korean drama doubles down on violence and adult themes

An in-depth analysis of a provocative spy show, criticism of the UN chief, updates on COVID and more

State media review: North Korean drama doubles down on violence and adult themes
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 19, 2023
Seoul to allow private groups to interview new North Korean defectors again

Seoul to allow private groups to interview new North Korean defectors again

Nonprofit calls move a ‘positive’ sign but says details unclear, two years after ROK cut access to resettlement center

Seoul to allow private groups to interview new North Korean defectors again
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Shreyas Reddy January 19, 2023
North Korea cracks down on speech with new law to counter foreign influence

North Korea cracks down on speech with new law to counter foreign influence

Rubber-stamp parliament meets for budget talks, but glowing state media report on economy thin on monetary specifics

North Korea cracks down on speech with new law to counter foreign influence
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 19, 2023
Pfizer offers to sell COVID vaccines and medicines to North Korea at low cost

Pfizer offers to sell COVID vaccines and medicines to North Korea at low cost

American firm expands not-for-profit program to DPRK, but expert says Pyongyang unlikely to take up the offer

Pfizer offers to sell COVID vaccines and medicines to North Korea at low cost
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 18, 2023
The defector who snuck into North Korea to save his mother – Ep. 271
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The defector who snuck into North Korea to save his mother – Ep. 271

Reporter Michelle Ye Hee Lee discusses the story of Kim Kang-woo and the dangers and heartbreak of escaping the DPRK

The defector who snuck into North Korea to save his mother – Ep. 271
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News January 17, 2023