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Ask a North Korean: Why was stealing so prolific in North Korea?

Ask a North Korean: Why was stealing so prolific in North Korea?

A North Korean defector recalls being a victim of theft on the train and at home, where her family's cauldron was stolen

Ask a North Korean: Why was stealing so prolific in North Korea?
Nano August 6, 2026
Unification Minister urges South Korea to stop calling North the ‘main enemy’

Unification Minister urges South Korea to stop calling North the ‘main enemy’

The two Koreas should begin by ‘calling each other by name’ and abandon rhetoric fueling hostility, he said.

Unification Minister urges South Korea to stop calling North the ‘main enemy’
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim August 5, 2026
North Korean attack could leave 76,000 unexploded shells in an hour

North Korean attack could leave 76,000 unexploded shells in an hour

Think tank says South Korea could struggle with widespread explosive contamination in a major war

North Korean attack could leave 76,000 unexploded shells in an hour
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park August 5, 2026
North Korean defectors near nuclear test site show chromosome abnormalities

North Korean defectors near nuclear test site show chromosome abnormalities

South Korean researchers note that other factors, like medical imaging and smoking, could explain the study results

North Korean defectors near nuclear test site show chromosome abnormalities
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim August 4, 2026
Ancient royal tombs in North Korea appear to have been opened, damaged
NK PRO

Ancient royal tombs in North Korea appear to have been opened, damaged

Royal tombs contain rare murals and objects of excellent craftsmanship and require technical knowledge to carefully open

Ancient royal tombs in North Korea appear to have been opened, damaged
Jacob Bogle
Jacob Bogle August 4, 2026
ROK drone command cut training, budget despite North Korea’s advances: lawmaker

ROK drone command cut training, budget despite North Korea’s advances: lawmaker

Drone exercises fell by more than half as Seoul reorganizes the controversial unit

ROK drone command cut training, budget despite North Korea’s advances: lawmaker
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim August 3, 2026
North Korea in July 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in July 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to July 31, 2026

North Korea in July 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | NK Pro August 3, 2026
North Korea’s economy grows over 3% annually since 2022: BOK

North Korea’s economy grows over 3% annually since 2022: BOK

Most sectors saw positive growth in 2025, but mining, manufacturing, construction, heavy industries lost steam from 2024

North Korea’s economy grows over 3% annually since 2022: BOK
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 31, 2026
South Korean army to conduct mass review of weapons at border with North Korea

South Korean army to conduct mass review of weapons at border with North Korea

Standard military procedures ordinarily require weapons at the frontline to be kept loaded with live ammunition

South Korean army to conduct mass review of weapons at border with North Korea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 30, 2026
South Korea capable of dealing with North’s unexpected water releases: Seoul

South Korea capable of dealing with North’s unexpected water releases: Seoul

Water released from DPRK's dam takes about 6 hours to reach South Korea's Pilsung Bridge near border, an official said

South Korea capable of dealing with North’s unexpected water releases: Seoul
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim July 30, 2026
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