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North Korean serial ‘Echo of Hallasan’ spins Jeju massacre into tale of unity

North Korean serial ‘Echo of Hallasan’ spins Jeju massacre into tale of unity

The 2002 TV production showcases a shift in tone toward South Korea during the Sunshine Policy era

North Korean serial ‘Echo of Hallasan’ spins Jeju massacre into tale of unity
North Korea human rights activists in South Korea struggle under Moon Jae-in
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North Korea human rights activists in South Korea struggle under Moon Jae-in

The government’s pro-engagement policy has increased pressure on South Korean NGOs, as financial challenges linger

North Korea human rights activists in South Korea struggle under Moon Jae-in
Sarah A. Son
Sarah A. Son July 7, 2021
In Kim Jong Un’s speeches, Marx returns to North Korea

In Kim Jong Un’s speeches, Marx returns to North Korea

Reappearance of communism in country's discourse suggests regime's loss of ideological control due to pandemic

In Kim Jong Un’s speeches, Marx returns to North Korea
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young July 7, 2021
Brazil is one of North Korea’s few friends in the world
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Brazil is one of North Korea’s few friends in the world

The only country in the Americas with embassies in North and South Korea has expanded ties with DPRK since 2001

Brazil is one of North Korea’s few friends in the world
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal July 5, 2021
Timeline: From sharp North Korea-China trade decline to Kim’s sudden weight loss
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Timeline: From sharp North Korea-China trade decline to Kim’s sudden weight loss

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 to June 30

Timeline: From sharp North Korea-China trade decline to Kim’s sudden weight loss
NK Pro
NK Pro July 2, 2021
Kim Jong Un destroys another of his private airports near mansion compound

Kim Jong Un destroys another of his private airports near mansion compound

North Korean leader last demolished two runways in 2019 to make room for new horse tracks

Kim Jong Un destroys another of his private airports near mansion compound
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 2, 2021
Was there a major shakeup of top officials at North Korea’s politburo meeting?
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Was there a major shakeup of top officials at North Korea’s politburo meeting?

Empty seats, voting abstentions may indicate demotions among Kim Jong Un’s top military and other officials

Was there a major shakeup of top officials at North Korea’s politburo meeting?
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 1, 2021
North Korean hackers likely used new vulnerability to breach ROK defense firm

North Korean hackers likely used new vulnerability to breach ROK defense firm

Researchers link attacks against South Korean aerospace and nuclear research sectors to DPRK, warn of further breaches 

North Korean hackers likely used new vulnerability to breach ROK defense firm
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee July 1, 2021
NK Pro briefing: Creative options for North Korea sanctions relief
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NK Pro briefing: Creative options for North Korea sanctions relief

Daniel Wertz, Joshua Stanton, and Stephanie Kleine-Ahlbrandt discuss pragmatic approaches to North Korea sanctions

NK Pro briefing: Creative options for North Korea sanctions relief
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 30, 2021
Ties that bind: Geopolitics, not socialism, underpin North Korea-China alliance

Ties that bind: Geopolitics, not socialism, underpin North Korea-China alliance

Strategic cooperation against the democratic world links traditional allies as they prepare to reaffirm 1961 treaty

Ties that bind: Geopolitics, not socialism, underpin North Korea-China alliance
Jagannath P. Panda
Jagannath P. Panda June 30, 2021