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Two Koreas should fight global warming together: Former ROK climate ambassador

Two Koreas should fight global warming together: Former ROK climate ambassador

Seoul can help with reforestation and power generation, Yoo Yeon-chul tells NK News, but DPRK must make efforts first

Two Koreas should fight global warming together: Former ROK climate ambassador
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 3, 2021
FULL TEXT: China and Russia’s new appeal to UN for North Korea sanctions relief
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FULL TEXT: China and Russia’s new appeal to UN for North Korea sanctions relief

Draft sent to UN Security Council cites DPRK’s lack of nuclear and long-range missile tests in recent years

FULL TEXT: China and Russia’s new appeal to UN for North Korea sanctions relief
NK Pro
NK Pro November 2, 2021
North Korean fishing boats may be resuming greater activity in East Sea: Imagery
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North Korean fishing boats may be resuming greater activity in East Sea: Imagery

Appearance of fewer vessels at key port suggests fishing is resuming after COVID-19 restrictions

North Korean fishing boats may be resuming greater activity in East Sea: Imagery
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung November 1, 2021
US, ROK hint at disagreements on ending Korean War after top diplomats meet

US, ROK hint at disagreements on ending Korean War after top diplomats meet

The two allies’ views on end-of-war declaration reflect different ideas on how best to engage North Korea, expert says

US, ROK hint at disagreements on ending Korean War after top diplomats meet
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 31, 2021
China and Russia submit proposal to ease UN sanctions on North Korea: sources

China and Russia submit proposal to ease UN sanctions on North Korea: sources

Draft sent to UN Security Council cites DPRK’s lack of nuclear and long-range missile tests in recent years

China and Russia submit proposal to ease UN sanctions on North Korea: sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 30, 2021
North Korea’s ‘white tiger’ art studio constructing panoramas and statues abroad

North Korea’s ‘white tiger’ art studio constructing panoramas and statues abroad

While Mansudae is more famous, the little-known Paekho studio can raise funds for the regime while avoiding detection

North Korea’s ‘white tiger’ art studio constructing panoramas and statues abroad
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young October 29, 2021
Australia deploys warship to enforce UN sanctions against North Korea

Australia deploys warship to enforce UN sanctions against North Korea

The routine activity is focused on countering DPRK’s evolving sanctions evasion methods, expert says

Australia deploys warship to enforce UN sanctions against North Korea
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 29, 2021
North Korea-Iran relations: Overview, analysis and what to expect going forward
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North Korea-Iran relations: Overview, analysis and what to expect going forward

Pyongyang and Tehran's WMD and conventional weapons proliferation threatens Northeast Asia, the Middle East and the U.S.

North Korea-Iran relations: Overview, analysis and what to expect going forward
James Fretwell
James Fretwell October 26, 2021
NK PRO Briefing: An open source review of Iran-DPRK relations
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NK PRO Briefing: An open source review of Iran-DPRK relations

A discussion featuring North Korea analyst James Fretwell, Iran specialist Negar Mortazavi and missile expert Tal Inbar

NK PRO Briefing: An open source review of Iran-DPRK relations
NK Pro
NK Pro October 26, 2021
‘Reckless interference’ in Taiwan could target North Korea, Pyongyang warns

‘Reckless interference’ in Taiwan could target North Korea, Pyongyang warns

DPRK signals support for Beijing following the US president’s pledge to defend Taiwan against China

‘Reckless interference’ in Taiwan could target North Korea, Pyongyang warns
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung October 22, 2021