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July 27, 2024

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State media review: North Korea demands officials prepare for monsoon rains
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State media review: North Korea demands officials prepare for monsoon rains

An in-depth review of inclement seasonal weather, plenum follow-ups and condemnation of Japan-Germany ‘nexus’

State media review: North Korea demands officials prepare for monsoon rains
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung July 19, 2024
North Korean man drowns in Russian lake, appears to be head of top army school

North Korean man drowns in Russian lake, appears to be head of top army school

Authorities confirm death of 64-year-old Kim Kum Chol, the name of a university president leading delegation to Moscow

North Korean man drowns in Russian lake, appears to be head of top army school
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 18, 2024
Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says

Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says

South Korean military warns heavy rains could wash mines into border areas as DPRK opens Imjin River dam without warning

Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 17, 2024
Why a report North Korea executed kids for watching K-dramas demands skepticism

Why a report North Korea executed kids for watching K-dramas demands skepticism

Claim about execution of over 30 middle schoolers relies on dubious sourcing but shouldn’t distract from real crackdowns

Why a report North Korea executed kids for watching K-dramas demands skepticism
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal July 17, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return
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Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return

NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses the DPRK’s threats against balloon launches, his recent trip to Ulaanbaatar and more

Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return
Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report

Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report

Research finds widespread exploitation, but expert says report doesn't address overseas and corporate use of DPRK labor

Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 16, 2024
Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff

Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff

Trip by head of Food and Agriculture Organization is promising sign for return of aid workers and tourists, experts say

Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 16, 2024
ROK pastor arrested in Russia still in limbo, raising fears of hostage diplomacy

ROK pastor arrested in Russia still in limbo, raising fears of hostage diplomacy

Experts say Baek Kwang-soon likely targeted for work with North Korean defectors, as Moscow and Seoul silent on his case

ROK pastor arrested in Russia still in limbo, raising fears of hostage diplomacy
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 12, 2024
Ask a North Korean: Why a party propagandist decided to escape the DPRK

Ask a North Korean: Why a party propagandist decided to escape the DPRK

Soo-ah went from warning citizens about the false promise of defecting to crossing the Yalu River to flee to the South

Ask a North Korean: Why a party propagandist decided to escape the DPRK
Soo-ah July 11, 2024
Seoul mayor uses North Korean human rights event to call for ROK to go nuclear

Seoul mayor uses North Korean human rights event to call for ROK to go nuclear

Oh Se-hoon says ROK nukes could improve DPRK human rights, though expert expresses reservations about linking issues

Seoul mayor uses North Korean human rights event to call for ROK to go nuclear
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 11, 2024