March 28, 2024

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COVID-19 crushed North Korea’s illegal poaching endeavors in Russia
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COVID-19 crushed North Korea’s illegal poaching endeavors in Russia

North Korean fishing boats in Russian waters fell by 95% in 2020, a new report from the Global Fishing Watch says

COVID-19 crushed North Korea’s illegal poaching endeavors in Russia
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy January 21, 2021
North Korean defectors arriving in the South drop by 78% in 2020 — a record low

North Korean defectors arriving in the South drop by 78% in 2020 — a record low

Yearly new arrivals dropped by more than 800 people amid the COVID-19 pandemic and stricter border measures

North Korean defectors arriving in the South drop by 78% in 2020 — a record low
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 20, 2021
Biden’s secretary of state nominee vows to ‘increase pressure’ on North Korea

Biden’s secretary of state nominee vows to ‘increase pressure’ on North Korea

Antony Blinken said he’s “reviewing options” on North Korea, which he calls a “hard problem” that’s “getting worse”

Biden’s secretary of state nominee vows to ‘increase pressure’ on North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 20, 2021
Why North Korea is as dangerous as ever to South Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 166
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Why North Korea is as dangerous as ever to South Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 166

South Korean National Assembly member and former DPRK diplomat Thae Yong-ho discusses inter-Korean relations and WMDs

Why North Korea is as dangerous as ever to South Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 166
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot January 19, 2021
New year, same claims: North Korea says it has zero cases of COVID-19

New year, same claims: North Korea says it has zero cases of COVID-19

North Korean borders continue to remain on lockdown, with many modes of transit reportedly banned

New year, same claims: North Korea says it has zero cases of COVID-19
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy January 18, 2021
North Korea tests 13,259 people for COVID-19, still claims zero confirmed cases

North Korea tests 13,259 people for COVID-19, still claims zero confirmed cases

WHO adds that “travel restrictions have been imposed” in the country, but it is unclear when these were introduced

North Korea tests 13,259 people for COVID-19, still claims zero confirmed cases
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung January 11, 2021
Only COVID-19 ended his search for his daughter: North Korea abductee dies at 78

Only COVID-19 ended his search for his daughter: North Korea abductee dies at 78

Yun Jong-su was forced to live in North Korea for 33 years and he never stopped looking for his daughter after escaping

Only COVID-19 ended his search for his daughter: North Korea abductee dies at 78
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 6, 2021
Defector unemployment rates doubled in 2020. Now, a new bill is trying to help.

Defector unemployment rates doubled in 2020. Now, a new bill is trying to help.

North Korean defector-politician Ji Seong-ho wants to refine a law rewarding firms for hiring more than five defectors

Defector unemployment rates doubled in 2020. Now, a new bill is trying to help.
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung January 5, 2021
North Korea tests 12,489 people for COVID-19, still claims zero confirmed cases

North Korea tests 12,489 people for COVID-19, still claims zero confirmed cases

Border remains closed “for an uncertain period” with public gathering and movement partially banned, WHO says

North Korea tests 12,489 people for COVID-19, still claims zero confirmed cases
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 4, 2021
North Korea in Dec. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in Dec. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from Dec. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020

North Korea in Dec. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro January 1, 2021