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North Korean workers and their Russian employers: observations from Vladivostok

North Korean workers and their Russian employers: observations from Vladivostok

DPRK laborers are seen as hard-working and honest, though are known to sacrifice quality for speed

North Korean workers and their Russian employers: observations from Vladivostok
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov November 21, 2018
ROK NGO officials to visit North this week for inter-Korean cooperation talks

ROK NGO officials to visit North this week for inter-Korean cooperation talks

Korea NGO Council for Cooperation with North Korea set to be in-country from Wednesday to Saturday

ROK NGO officials to visit North this week for inter-Korean cooperation talks
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 20, 2018
After Trump, what? Moon Jae-in’s fragile legacy on North Korea

After Trump, what? Moon Jae-in’s fragile legacy on North Korea

Though he has succeeded in flattering the U.S. President, history will not be kind to the ROK leader

After Trump, what? Moon Jae-in’s fragile legacy on North Korea
John Lee
John Lee November 19, 2018
How international agencies in North Korea get things done – NK News Podcast ep. 46
Podcast

How international agencies in North Korea get things done – NK News Podcast ep. 46

Thomas Fisler talks bringing aid to the DPRK's most deprived regions

How international agencies in North Korea get things done – NK News Podcast ep. 46
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot November 18, 2018
Eugene Bell proposes setting up national tuberculosis laboratory at KIC

Eugene Bell proposes setting up national tuberculosis laboratory at KIC

NGO seeking South Korean help in making Kaesong "a channel for humanitarian aid"

Eugene Bell proposes setting up national tuberculosis laboratory at KIC
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji November 16, 2018
UN Committee passes resolution condemning North Korea’s human rights record

UN Committee passes resolution condemning North Korea’s human rights record

Resolution will very likely be passed next month at the UNGA

UN Committee passes resolution condemning North Korea’s human rights record
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 15, 2018
Will Pope Francis visit North Korea?

Will Pope Francis visit North Korea?

His maverick style makes a visit possible, though institutional hurdles could scupper a summit

Will Pope Francis visit North Korea?
Alessandro Ford
Alessandro Ford November 13, 2018
Why declaring an end to the Korean War is more complicated than you might think

Why declaring an end to the Korean War is more complicated than you might think

Five conflicts continue on the peninsula - sustainable peace will require an end to them all

Why declaring an end to the Korean War is more complicated than you might think
Daniel Pinkston
Daniel Pinkston November 12, 2018
North Korean worker files legal complaint against Dutch firm over forced labor

North Korean worker files legal complaint against Dutch firm over forced labor

Complaint says Dutch firm knew of "inhumane, slave-like" conditions faced by DPRK workers in Poland

North Korean worker files legal complaint against Dutch firm over forced labor
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald November 8, 2018
Decoupling in the works? A monthly wrap-up round table – NKNews Podcast Ep.44
Podcast

Decoupling in the works? A monthly wrap-up round table – NKNews Podcast Ep.44

The NK News team delves into sanctions, summitry, and a growing split in the alliance

Decoupling in the works? A monthly wrap-up round table – NKNews Podcast Ep.44
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot November 4, 2018