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Why North Korea is signaling that it no longer wants UN humanitarian aid
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Why North Korea is signaling that it no longer wants UN humanitarian aid

DPRK's defiant assertion of nuclear status underscores Kim Jong Un’s resolve to use the UN to project strength

Why North Korea is signaling that it no longer wants UN humanitarian aid
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal October 16, 2025
Seoul to revive foundation in charge of suspended inter-Korean industrial park

Seoul to revive foundation in charge of suspended inter-Korean industrial park

Move comes as Lee administration looks to restart economic projects with North Korea despite it showing no interest

Seoul to revive foundation in charge of suspended inter-Korean industrial park
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 15, 2025
Border guards and gun-toting kids: Record numbers marched in North Korean parade
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Border guards and gun-toting kids: Record numbers marched in North Korean parade

Full list of 60 formations spotlights Ukraine war vets, rebranded units and great famine ‘vanguard’

Border guards and gun-toting kids: Record numbers marched in North Korean parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 15, 2025
Russian pop star Shaman remixes propaganda for paean to ‘Comrade Kim Jong Un’

Russian pop star Shaman remixes propaganda for paean to ‘Comrade Kim Jong Un’

‘The Sun of Korea’ depicts North Korean leader marching at the vanguard, while praising allies’ war-forged friendship

Russian pop star Shaman remixes propaganda for paean to ‘Comrade Kim Jong Un’
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 15, 2025
Unification ministry disbands North Korean human rights office in overhaul

Unification ministry disbands North Korean human rights office in overhaul

Seoul says restructuring aims to promote inter-Korean dialogue, but activists slam changes for undermining rights work

Unification ministry disbands North Korean human rights office in overhaul
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 14, 2025
US, ROK forces did not carry out delayed drills last month as planned: JCS chief

US, ROK forces did not carry out delayed drills last month as planned: JCS chief

Jin Yong-sung also says North Korea’s new Hwasong-20 ICBM may use Russian tech at parliamentary audit

US, ROK forces did not carry out delayed drills last month as planned: JCS chief
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 14, 2025
More than Medvedev: Inside Russia’s huge delegation to North Korea’s parade

More than Medvedev: Inside Russia’s huge delegation to North Korea’s parade

Lawmakers, officials and even pop stars joined events for DPRK holiday in broad show of support for Ukraine war alliance

More than Medvedev: Inside Russia’s huge delegation to North Korea’s parade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 14, 2025
Unpacking North Korea’s military parade, from foreign guests to new weapons
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Unpacking North Korea’s military parade, from foreign guests to new weapons

NK News’ Jeongmin Kim and Colin Zwirko discuss what we learned from the spectacle for the Workers’ Party

Unpacking North Korea’s military parade, from foreign guests to new weapons
Dozens of flights forced to abort landings due to North Korean GPS jamming

Dozens of flights forced to abort landings due to North Korean GPS jamming

ROK lawmaker says signal interference has led to 46 go-arounds since last year, calling activity a ‘clear provocation’

Dozens of flights forced to abort landings due to North Korean GPS jamming
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 14, 2025
How North Korea courted global friends at its ruling party celebrations

How North Korea courted global friends at its ruling party celebrations

Despite focus on China and Russia, participants from Global South underscored DRPK push to revive anti-imperialist ties

How North Korea courted global friends at its ruling party celebrations
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 13, 2025
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