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Eunhee Park: Surviving North Korea and reclaiming identity in the South
Defector-author shares her story, as NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks OPCON transfer and Russia-DPRK cooperation
North Korea sees sharp rise in death sentences in recent years: NGO
Around 153 citizens were estimated to have been sentenced to death or executed between 2020 to 2024
Gains and losses: North Korea shows 2.3k war dead, NATO tanks, vehicles
New memorial immortalizes troops who fought in Ukraine war, showcasing an alliance forged in combat
Russia blocks release of North Korean defector movie starring Kim Min-ha
The movie tracks the life of a defector who navigates the emotional and cultural challenges in South Korea
Prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for Yoon over North Korea drone incursions
Ex-president tried to incite inter-Korean 'wartime situation' to justify martial law declaration, special counsel says
North Korean airspace abuzz with Russian jets amid AI surveillance talks
A slew of military, VIP and commercial jets touched down in the DPRK, including Wonsan, as the two states deepen ties
North Korea, Russia break ground on ‘Friendship Hospital’ at Wonsan resort
Russia’s health and natural resources ministers attend groundbreaking as allies expand health care cooperation
Sayaka Chatani: How pro-North Korea communities took root in Japan
Expert examines Chongryon’s evolution and ideology, as NK News’ Jooheon Kim talks developments in DPRK-Japan ties
North Korea warns of prolonged dry spell that could threaten spring crops
Authorities issue drought alerts for multiple provinces following past struggles with food shortages
North Korea’s abductions, nukes must be addressed together: Ex-Japanese diplomat
In interview, Mitoji Yabunaka recalls receiving false remains from Pyongyang and discusses the need to build trust
