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Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet

Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet

Washington, Moscow initiate peace talks as Kyiv says it successfully destroyed DPRK artillery system in ongoing conflict

Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 19, 2025
Kim’s redevelopment plans, Trump’s fund freeze and tour companies in North Korea
Podcast

Kim’s redevelopment plans, Trump’s fund freeze and tour companies in North Korea

NK News’ Shreyas Reddy talks Kim’s latest construction goals, Trump’s impact on DPRK human rights and tourism prospects

Kim’s redevelopment plans, Trump’s fund freeze and tour companies in North Korea
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News | Shreyas Reddy February 18, 2025
Families of abductees pressure Japan for stronger action against North Korea

Families of abductees pressure Japan for stronger action against North Korea

Advocacy groups have shifted to more hardline stance, urging end to aid, sanctions relief until abductees are returned

Families of abductees pressure Japan for stronger action against North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 18, 2025
Pyongyang’s ‘rundown and outdated’ neighborhoods to be redeveloped: Kim Jong Un

Pyongyang’s ‘rundown and outdated’ neighborhoods to be redeveloped: Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader commits to more skyscraper construction in future, outlining housing projects beyond 50k project

Pyongyang’s ‘rundown and outdated’ neighborhoods to be redeveloped: Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 17, 2025
Ukraine has ‘completely destroyed’ North Korean units in Kursk says Zelensky

Ukraine has ‘completely destroyed’ North Korean units in Kursk says Zelensky

President warned Western leaders of threat Moscow-Pyongyang alliance poses during speech at Munich Security Conference

Ukraine has ‘completely destroyed’ North Korean units in Kursk says Zelensky
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 17, 2025
North Korea rights groups fear their collapse after Musk pushes US funding cuts

North Korea rights groups fear their collapse after Musk pushes US funding cuts

Trump administration’s freeze of NED funds deals a blow to DPRK human rights groups and could be gift for Kim Jong Un

North Korea rights groups fear their collapse after Musk pushes US funding cuts
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 14, 2025
DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
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DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’

An in-depth analysis of the sanctioned studio’s latest work, skaters’ success at the Asian Games and a new ambassador

DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 14, 2025
Thomas Stock: North Korea’s call for peace as a means of propaganda
Podcast

Thomas Stock: North Korea’s call for peace as a means of propaganda

The historian discusses how North Korea used the 1989 Youth Festival for propaganda and ideological control

Thomas Stock: North Korea’s call for peace as a means of propaganda
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News February 13, 2025
North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
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North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves

Experts say Pyongyang may be using student visas to evade sanctions as Moscow appears to be concealing military movement

North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 13, 2025
North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK

North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK

NK News analysis of satellite imagery shows demolition at South Korean-built facility as Seoul urges DPRK to halt action

North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Joon Ha Park February 13, 2025
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