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Lee Sang-sin: Why most South Koreans no longer see unification as necessary
Podcast

Lee Sang-sin: Why most South Koreans no longer see unification as necessary

Polling expert discusses a historic shift in attitudes toward North Korea and what it means for inter-Korean policy

Lee Sang-sin: Why most South Koreans no longer see unification as necessary
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News February 5, 2026
Kim Jong Un admits to ‘empty’ promises on rural development, vows change

Kim Jong Un admits to ‘empty’ promises on rural development, vows change

At new dairy farm opening, North Korean leader lays out regime’s failures and his plans to provide meat and milk

Kim Jong Un admits to ‘empty’ promises on rural development, vows change
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 3, 2026
Medvedev says Russia can learn from North Korea’s success under sanctions

Medvedev says Russia can learn from North Korea’s success under sanctions

Former president says DPRK is becoming more prosperous, while praising its support for invasion of Ukraine

Medvedev says Russia can learn from North Korea’s success under sanctions
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim February 3, 2026
North Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | NK Pro February 3, 2026
More Party Congress preparations, and Iran’s new envoy in North Korea
Podcast

More Party Congress preparations, and Iran’s new envoy in North Korea

NK News’ Shreyas Reddy breaks down delegate selections ahead of the major political event, Iran-DPRK ties and more

More Party Congress preparations, and Iran’s new envoy in North Korea
Kim Jong Un opens North Korea’s largest greenhouse farm to date on China border

Kim Jong Un opens North Korea’s largest greenhouse farm to date on China border

In speech, Kim vows to lead world in greenhouse technology amid yearslong push to fix food shortages

Kim Jong Un opens North Korea’s largest greenhouse farm to date on China border
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 2, 2026
Why Seoul’s push for greater control over the DMZ is unlikely to succeed

Why Seoul’s push for greater control over the DMZ is unlikely to succeed

Experts warn that ROK bill to increase civilian access risks a rift with UN Command and could benefit North Korea

Why Seoul’s push for greater control over the DMZ is unlikely to succeed
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim January 30, 2026
ROK, Japan defense chiefs back ‘denuclearization of Korean Peninsula’

ROK, Japan defense chiefs back ‘denuclearization of Korean Peninsula’

Two sides also reiterate commitment to trilateral cooperation with US, without directly addressing North Korean threats

ROK, Japan defense chiefs back ‘denuclearization of Korean Peninsula’
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park January 30, 2026
North Korea ‘accelerates’ Party Congress prep as January draws to a close
NK PRO

North Korea ‘accelerates’ Party Congress prep as January draws to a close

A recap of everything in state media this week, from Mt. Paektu graves and 20x10 kickoff to silence on US strategy

North Korea ‘accelerates’ Party Congress prep as January draws to a close
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 30, 2026
Tatarstan rises as key horse supplier for Kim Jong Un and military brass

Tatarstan rises as key horse supplier for Kim Jong Un and military brass

Tatarstan breeder says he gifted stallion to Kim and reportedly supplied over 20 horses to DPRK as of 2025

Tatarstan rises as key horse supplier for Kim Jong Un and military brass
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 29, 2026
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