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One year of COVID-19: The humanitarian impact of North Korea’s border lockdown

One year of COVID-19: The humanitarian impact of North Korea’s border lockdown

Foreign aid, personnel and funding have plummeted while thousands of North Koreans continue to suffer

One year of COVID-19: The humanitarian impact of North Korea’s border lockdown
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 2, 2021
Timeline: From the Eighth Party Congress to Biden’s inauguration
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Timeline: From the Eighth Party Congress to Biden’s inauguration

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Jan. 1 - Jan. 31

Timeline: From the Eighth Party Congress to Biden’s inauguration
NK Pro
NK Pro February 1, 2021
Seven decades of friendship and envy: North Korea’s relations with Vietnam

Seven decades of friendship and envy: North Korea’s relations with Vietnam

Vietnam achieved what the Kim regime never could: national reunification and a booming economy

Seven decades of friendship and envy: North Korea’s relations with Vietnam
James Fretwell
James Fretwell February 1, 2021
After shedding tears over the economy, Kim Jong Un upgraded his beachside manor
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After shedding tears over the economy, Kim Jong Un upgraded his beachside manor

An apparent waterslide temporarily spawned at Kim’s mansion shortly after the country’s “80-day” labor marathon started

After shedding tears over the economy, Kim Jong Un upgraded his beachside manor
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 29, 2021
One year of COVID-19: When will North Korea reopen its borders?

One year of COVID-19: When will North Korea reopen its borders?

North Korea will likely maintain its lockdown until 2022 – and thousands of ordinary people will suffer as a result

One year of COVID-19: When will North Korea reopen its borders?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 29, 2021
New US State Department pick spells doom for Moon’s North Korea policies
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New US State Department pick spells doom for Moon’s North Korea policies

Jung H. Pak supports using maximum pressure rather than showy summits in order to force Kim into giving up his nukes

New US State Department pick spells doom for Moon’s North Korea policies
James Fretwell
James Fretwell January 28, 2021
How Biden’s cybersecurity team can blunt North Korea’s ‘all-purpose sword’
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How Biden’s cybersecurity team can blunt North Korea’s ‘all-purpose sword’

Cybercrime is becoming an acute threat worldwide, and the Biden-Harris administration is paying attention to the DPRK

How Biden’s cybersecurity team can blunt North Korea’s ‘all-purpose sword’
Jeenho Hahm
Jeenho Hahm January 27, 2021
China and North Korea are cozying up, but their connection looks conniving
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China and North Korea are cozying up, but their connection looks conniving

North Korea and China will continue to sweep disagreements under the rug for the sake of their short-term priorities

China and North Korea are cozying up, but their connection looks conniving
John Petrushka
John Petrushka January 26, 2021
Why Seoul’s foreign minister nominee won’t be able to score Moon more summits
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Why Seoul’s foreign minister nominee won’t be able to score Moon more summits

Chung Eui-yong helped fix 2018 and 2019's summits, but COVID-19 and a reluctant Biden will make more talks difficult

Why Seoul’s foreign minister nominee won’t be able to score Moon more summits
James Fretwell
James Fretwell January 22, 2021
Trump leaves office with a shaky North Korea legacy that could haunt Biden

Trump leaves office with a shaky North Korea legacy that could haunt Biden

Experts say Trump left a net positive on North Korea, but also a domestic mess that will distract Biden from Pyongyang

Trump leaves office with a shaky North Korea legacy that could haunt Biden
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis January 20, 2021