Investigations
In-depth, investigative journalism on North Korea
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
‘The sky was falling’: Why this company sold coats illegally made in North Korea
A Seoul clothing firm said it was duped into using DPRK labor and had no choice but to sell sanctions-violating garb
Crossing the line: Has North Korea’s biggest foe finally gone too far?
Defector-activist Park Sang-hak has long stirred controversy, but political winds may no longer be blowing in his favor
Left behind: Despite détente, six South Koreans remain imprisoned in the North
Convicted of espionage and effectively abandoned by Seoul, it's unclear whether any will ever return home
North Korea may have planned to acquire two Russian planes, despite sanctions
Aircraft in partial Air Koryo livery linked to Russian firm with history dealing to North Korea and small Kyrgyz airline
Some British nationals experience U.S. visa rejections after North Korea visits
Among those from various countries who are approved, some encounter issues including lengthy interviews at the border
Singaporean implicated in luxury exports has longtime North Korea connections
Jordan Cheang owned Benata Business Centre and supermarkets, prior interviews show
Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears
"Funds meant for humanitarian support were instead spent on lawyers"
How a massive influx of Chinese visitors is changing North Korean tourism
Business is booming, but cultural and logistical issues have meant the new prosperity is a mixed blessing
As Chinese tourism to North Korea soars, local operators feel the strain
Sources report growing pressure on DPRK's limited infrastructure, overcrowding at popular attractions
