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North Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data

North Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data

Moscow’s figure for first three months is down from nearly 5.5K in Q4, despite signs of continuing bilateral cooperation

North Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 8, 2025
Han Duck-soo calls for stronger ties with US and Japan to counter North Korea

Han Duck-soo calls for stronger ties with US and Japan to counter North Korea

Presidential candidate warns ROK faces ‘very serious crisis’ due to DPRK military advances with support from allies

Han Duck-soo calls for stronger ties with US and Japan to counter North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 7, 2025
North Korea overhauling more prisons in apparent nationwide project
NK PRO

North Korea overhauling more prisons in apparent nationwide project

NK Pro has identified upgrades at 7 existing ‘reeducation’ facilities as well as construction of brand new prison

North Korea overhauling more prisons in apparent nationwide project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 5, 2025
North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to April 30, 2025

North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
James Fretwell
James Fretwell | NK Pro May 2, 2025
North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday
NK PRO

North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday

An in-depth analysis of guerrilla force celebrations, criticism of Japanese officials and anger at US ‘super squadron’

North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 2, 2025
Eleonor Fernandez: What accountability looks like for North Korean abuses
Podcast

Eleonor Fernandez: What accountability looks like for North Korean abuses

Human rights officer discusses the challenge of holding offenders responsible and investigating violations in the DPRK

Eleonor Fernandez: What accountability looks like for North Korean abuses
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News May 1, 2025
North Korea confirms Russia troop deployment, and the DPRK’s new warship
Podcast

North Korea confirms Russia troop deployment, and the DPRK’s new warship

NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses why Pyongyang came clean on troops fighting Ukraine and Lee Jae-myung’s presidential bid

North Korea confirms Russia troop deployment, and the DPRK’s new warship
How Lee Jae-myung’s adviser thinks Seoul can restart dialogue with North Korea

How Lee Jae-myung’s adviser thinks Seoul can restart dialogue with North Korea

In interview, Yang Moo-jin suggests trilateral ties with US and Japan can promote peace, proposes toning down drills

How Lee Jae-myung’s adviser thinks Seoul can restart dialogue with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 25, 2025
Seoul monitoring status of top North Korean officials amid extended absences
NK PRO

Seoul monitoring status of top North Korean officials amid extended absences

An in-depth analysis of possible leadership reshuffles, DPRK criticism of US weapons sales, accordion gifts and more

Seoul monitoring status of top North Korean officials amid extended absences
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 25, 2025
Ask a North Korean: What’s the biggest falsehood you’ve heard about the DPRK?

Ask a North Korean: What’s the biggest falsehood you’ve heard about the DPRK?

A defector writes about claims of underground North Korean churches and what faith is really like under Kim family rule

Ask a North Korean: What’s the biggest falsehood you’ve heard about the DPRK?
Joshua Kim April 24, 2025