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Trump return rekindles prospects of North Korea talks, but Russia stands in way
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Trump return rekindles prospects of North Korea talks, but Russia stands in way

While personal rapport with Kim Jong Un could help revive diplomacy, a repeat of ‘fire and fury’ can’t be ruled out

Trump return rekindles prospects of North Korea talks, but Russia stands in way
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 7, 2024
North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader
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North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader

Satellite imagery shows construction at Kumsusan Guesthouse where Putin and Xi stayed during their trips to DPRK

North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 6, 2024
US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election

US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election

Agreement outlines cost-sharing for US troop presence to counter North Korea, as Seoul braces for Harris or Trump

US, ROK sign defense deal aimed at Trump-proofing alliance, day before election
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park November 5, 2024
Kim Jong Un extends deadline again for major flood reconstruction project

Kim Jong Un extends deadline again for major flood reconstruction project

North Korean leader visits new high-rise apartments overlooking China amid apparent delay in recovery efforts

Kim Jong Un extends deadline again for major flood reconstruction project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 5, 2024
North Korea starts costly task of removing Juche year from monuments nationwide
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North Korea starts costly task of removing Juche year from monuments nationwide

Analysis shows officials have altered newspapers and plaques in likely bid to enhance Kim Jong Un’s personality cult

North Korea starts costly task of removing Juche year from monuments nationwide
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 4, 2024
North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2024

North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro November 4, 2024
North Korea says it tested new ‘Hwasong-19’ ICBM, largest solid-fuel missile yet

North Korea says it tested new ‘Hwasong-19’ ICBM, largest solid-fuel missile yet

Leader Kim Jong Un hails 'absolutely irreversible' nuclear weapons program after successful launch on Thursday

North Korea says it tested new ‘Hwasong-19’ ICBM, largest solid-fuel missile yet
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 1, 2024
Why North Korea’s TikTok hit marks a win for Kim Jong Un’s globalization dreams

Why North Korea’s TikTok hit marks a win for Kim Jong Un’s globalization dreams

DPRK culture rarely resonates overseas due to focus on leader cult, but viral song provides a template for success

Why North Korea’s TikTok hit marks a win for Kim Jong Un’s globalization dreams
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko October 31, 2024
How North Korea-Russia ties will challenge next US president, no matter who wins
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How North Korea-Russia ties will challenge next US president, no matter who wins

Denuclearization hopes have withered amid war in Ukraine, but Washington still has ways to influence Pyongyang

How North Korea-Russia ties will challenge next US president, no matter who wins
John Petrushka
John Petrushka October 31, 2024
North Korea launches ICBM in show of force against US, Kim Jong Un says

North Korea launches ICBM in show of force against US, Kim Jong Un says

First test in 2024 of missile designed to strike US sets performance records, comes days before American election

North Korea launches ICBM in show of force against US, Kim Jong Un says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 31, 2024
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