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North Korea praises medical students for donating own skin to infant burn victim
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North Korea praises medical students for donating own skin to infant burn victim

An in-depth analysis of a ‘touching’ health care tale, criticism of B-52 drill, enemy wreckage and a hagiographic play

North Korea praises medical students for donating own skin to infant burn victim
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung July 18, 2025
NGO urges global action against North Korea’s enforced disappearances

NGO urges global action against North Korea’s enforced disappearances

New human rights report records nearly 100K cases and calls on countries to combat the ‘transnational crime’

NGO urges global action against North Korea’s enforced disappearances
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim July 17, 2025
RFA broadcasts targeting North Koreans go radio silent after Trump cuts

RFA broadcasts targeting North Koreans go radio silent after Trump cuts

US-funded outlet confirms suspension of Korean radio channel and news reporting as it fights to sustain operations

RFA broadcasts targeting North Koreans go radio silent after Trump cuts
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 17, 2025
Russia’s emergency ministry visits North Korea for talks on disaster management

Russia’s emergency ministry visits North Korea for talks on disaster management

Official says Moscow is ready to share know-how as new DPRK ministry looks to avoid repeat of last year’s floods

Russia’s emergency ministry visits North Korea for talks on disaster management
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 16, 2025
Ex-North Korean envoy calls for ‘relentless’ spotlight on regime’s abuses

Ex-North Korean envoy calls for ‘relentless’ spotlight on regime’s abuses

Lee Il-kyu says documenting DPRK crimes leads to change at Seoul forum on improving human rights in the country

Ex-North Korean envoy calls for ‘relentless’ spotlight on regime’s abuses
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim July 15, 2025
North Korea forced Russian reporters to take COVID tests for Lavrov-Kim talks

North Korea forced Russian reporters to take COVID tests for Lavrov-Kim talks

Precaution points to DPRK’s concern about outside threats and suggests reluctance to welcome foreigners, experts say

North Korea forced Russian reporters to take COVID tests for Lavrov-Kim talks
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 15, 2025
Lavrov sails on Kim Jong Un’s yacht, military parade prep and wastewater rumors
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Lavrov sails on Kim Jong Un’s yacht, military parade prep and wastewater rumors

NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks Russian diplomat’s visit to Wonsan Kalma resort and potential plans for another mass games

Lavrov sails on Kim Jong Un’s yacht, military parade prep and wastewater rumors
Lee Jae-myung vows to boost support for North Korean escapees on Defectors’ Day

Lee Jae-myung vows to boost support for North Korean escapees on Defectors’ Day

President emphasizes defectors’ right to integrate into South Korean society at event for 2nd annual holiday

Lee Jae-myung vows to boost support for North Korean escapees on Defectors’ Day
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim July 14, 2025
Unification minister nominee calls to rename ministry amid North Korea shifts

Unification minister nominee calls to rename ministry amid North Korea shifts

Chung Dong-young calls for bipartisan discussion of issue, though experts warn of sending wrong message on unification

Unification minister nominee calls to rename ministry amid North Korea shifts
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 14, 2025
North Korean defector files unprecedented lawsuit against Kim Jong Un

North Korean defector files unprecedented lawsuit against Kim Jong Un

First case by a DPRK-born defector to hold North Korea’s leader legally accountable for crimes against humanity in South

North Korean defector files unprecedented lawsuit against Kim Jong Un
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim July 11, 2025
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