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Kim Jong Un lays low after Trump win, sign of possible policy review

Kim Jong Un lays low after Trump win, sign of possible policy review

North Korean leader has not appeared in state media in nine days, one of just a few extended absences this year

Kim Jong Un lays low after Trump win, sign of possible policy review
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 14, 2024
US, South Korea confirm North Korean troops have entered combat against Ukraine

US, South Korea confirm North Korean troops have entered combat against Ukraine

Seoul’s spy agency says DPRK has completed deployment to Kursk, as US and its allies vow ‘firm response’

US, South Korea confirm North Korean troops have entered combat against Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 14, 2024
How Trump’s picks for top posts could shape North Korea policy in second term

How Trump’s picks for top posts could shape North Korea policy in second term

Prospective national security advisor, CIA director and others have pushed hard line on DPRK, but also backed diplomacy

How Trump’s picks for top posts could shape North Korea policy in second term
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Shreyas Reddy November 13, 2024
US, ROK and Japan hold large-scale military drills for second time this year

US, ROK and Japan hold large-scale military drills for second time this year

American aircraft carrier headlines Freedom Edge exercise to deter North Korea and promote interoperability

US, ROK and Japan hold large-scale military drills for second time this year
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park November 13, 2024
French team behind VLC player says it sent ‘Game of Thrones’ to North Korea

French team behind VLC player says it sent ‘Game of Thrones’ to North Korea

Software developers frame balloon launch as protest against regime censorship, but experts dismiss as publicity stunt

French team behind VLC player says it sent ‘Game of Thrones’ to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 13, 2024
How a daring defection in Berlin provides a blueprint for North Koreans abroad

How a daring defection in Berlin provides a blueprint for North Koreans abroad

Studying abroad opened Chun Chol-woo’s eyes to Kim regime, and the fall of Berlin Wall provided his chance to escape

How a daring defection in Berlin provides a blueprint for North Koreans abroad
James Fretwell
James Fretwell November 13, 2024
North Korea building 3-mile wall across ruins of lost medieval city in DMZ
NK PRO

North Korea building 3-mile wall across ruins of lost medieval city in DMZ

Hundreds of soldiers have carried out construction since March in line with Kim Jong Un’s call to sever ties with South

North Korea building 3-mile wall across ruins of lost medieval city in DMZ
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 12, 2024
Fake news about North Korean troops, and a Russian attack on ROK websites
Podcast

Fake news about North Korean troops, and a Russian attack on ROK websites

NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses how misinformation about DPRK soldiers in Russia undermines Ukraine’s interests

Fake news about North Korean troops, and a Russian attack on ROK websites
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News | Shreyas Reddy November 12, 2024
North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet
COLUMN

North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet

Fighting in Russia’s war opens a Pandora’s box of dangers, from conflict with ROK to undermining support for regime

North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 12, 2024
Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin

Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin

North Korean leader’s decree could lead to more open troop deployments to fight in Ukraine war, expert says

Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 12, 2024
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