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North Korea touts new ice skating rink in Pyongyang in push to provide amenities

North Korea touts new ice skating rink in Pyongyang in push to provide amenities

Expert says temporary rink is way for regime to keep ‘core constituency’ happy, while those in other areas go without

North Korea touts new ice skating rink in Pyongyang in push to provide amenities
Joe Smith
Joe Smith December 29, 2023
Seoul holds drills simulating North Korean bioterrorist and drone attacks

Seoul holds drills simulating North Korean bioterrorist and drone attacks

Exercise comes one year after DPRK drone incursion exposed major holes in military’s readiness to defend capital

Seoul holds drills simulating North Korean bioterrorist and drone attacks
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 28, 2023
North Korea opens new hydroelectric dam in bid to solve ‘power problem’

North Korea opens new hydroelectric dam in bid to solve ‘power problem’

Expert says plant could improve lives of locals, while location suggests it may also power ski resort

North Korea opens new hydroelectric dam in bid to solve ‘power problem’
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 28, 2023
North Korea tells UN committee it’s promoting rights of people with disabilities

North Korea tells UN committee it’s promoting rights of people with disabilities

DPRK engagement with UN and passage of new law points to continued progress on disability issues, expert says

North Korea tells UN committee it’s promoting rights of people with disabilities
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 28, 2023
Kim Jong Un tells nation to prepare for economic hardships and war in 2024

Kim Jong Un tells nation to prepare for economic hardships and war in 2024

North Korean leader warns of ‘grave’ military situation and ‘increasing’ challenges, even as he highlights successes

Kim Jong Un tells nation to prepare for economic hardships and war in 2024
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 28, 2023
‘Mercilessly bury’ North Korea if it attacks, ROK defense chief orders sailors

‘Mercilessly bury’ North Korea if it attacks, ROK defense chief orders sailors

Shin Won-shik says he hopes new Cheonan frigate, if provoked, will ‘avenge’ those killed when DPRK sank namesake ship

‘Mercilessly bury’ North Korea if it attacks, ROK defense chief orders sailors
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park December 27, 2023
7 in 10 North Korean defectors struggle to make ends meet in Seoul, survey finds

7 in 10 North Korean defectors struggle to make ends meet in Seoul, survey finds

Experts say prejudice and lack of support drive escapees’ economic difficulties, as their incomes lag behind ROK average

7 in 10 North Korean defectors struggle to make ends meet in Seoul, survey finds
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 27, 2023
Seoul blacklists North Korean spy chief, 7 others over hacking and arms trade

Seoul blacklists North Korean spy chief, 7 others over hacking and arms trade

Designations mark South Korea’s 12th round of unilateral sanctions this year and come in response to latest ICBM launch

Seoul blacklists North Korean spy chief, 7 others over hacking and arms trade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un kicks off major meeting to round out ‘year of great transformation’

Kim Jong Un kicks off major meeting to round out ‘year of great transformation’

North Korean leader projects optimism at start of multi-day plenum expected to set nuclear and economic agenda

Kim Jong Un kicks off major meeting to round out ‘year of great transformation’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 27, 2023
Seoul unveils ambitious plan to raise awareness about North Korean human rights

Seoul unveils ambitious plan to raise awareness about North Korean human rights

Three-year road map calls for research center and sending info to DPRK citizens, but experts say some goals unrealistic

Seoul unveils ambitious plan to raise awareness about North Korean human rights
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park December 26, 2023