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Major Chechen construction firm likely behind new North Korea-Russia car bridge

By Anton Sokolin, March 28, 2025
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In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future

By Chad O'Carroll, March 27, 2025
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The lessons for today from North Korea’s deadly sinking of an ROK warship

By Joon Ha Park, March 26, 2025
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Why a Russian rock band made a music video set in ‘totalitarian’ North Korea

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‘Tsoi is Dead’ plunges viewers into a surreal version of Pyongyang, telling the story of a boy’s rock ‘n roll rebellion

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Left in the lurch: US defense shift threatens to derail North Korea deterrence

As US strategy reportedly prioritizes China, experts say Seoul,Tokyo will need to boost defense readiness against DPRK

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New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
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New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push

Locations suggest construction could be related to Kim Jong Un’s plans to build and mass-produce drones

New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
Colin Zwirko
Colin ZwirkoApr 01, 2025
Why Kim Jong Un is likely to skip Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow
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Why Kim Jong Un is likely to skip Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow

Logistical challenges, geopolitical concerns and potential Trump meeting could influence Kim’s decision to attend

Why Kim Jong Un is likely to skip Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'CarrollApr 01, 2025
What Americans think about travel to North Korea, 8 years after Warmbier’s death
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What Americans think about travel to North Korea, 8 years after Warmbier’s death

The DPRK is reopening to foreigners in fits and starts, but a new survey shows Americans remain wary amid travel ban

What Americans think about travel to North Korea, 8 years after Warmbier’s death
Major Chechen construction firm likely behind new North Korea-Russia car bridge

Major Chechen construction firm likely behind new North Korea-Russia car bridge

NK News investigation suggests small company that Moscow tasked with $100M project is a front for bigger firm

Major Chechen construction firm likely behind new North Korea-Russia car bridge
Anton Sokolin
Anton SokolinMar 28, 2025
North Korea preparing to move large new warship in sign of advanced development
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North Korea preparing to move large new warship in sign of advanced development

Satellite imagery reveals progress on west coast frigate as Pyongyang eyes assets to challenge US spy flights

North Korea preparing to move large new warship in sign of advanced development
Colin Zwirko
Colin ZwirkoMar 28, 2025
North Korea raises alarm about wildfire risks amid devastation in ‘puppet Korea’
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North Korea raises alarm about wildfire risks amid devastation in ‘puppet Korea’

An in-depth analysis of fire prevention measures, ‘war criminal’ Japan, a boxing gold and a purge of term ‘North Korea’

North Korea raises alarm about wildfire risks amid devastation in ‘puppet Korea’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon ChungMar 28, 2025
In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future
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In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future

Many in US expect Trump to pursue talks again, but few are willing to speak frankly as budget cuts raise alarm

In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'CarrollMar 27, 2025
How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety
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How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety

Demanding denuclearization has met little success, but a pragmatic approach to growing nuclear risks can foster dialogue

How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety
Caroline Kearney
Caroline KearneyMar 26, 2025
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