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Forest fire rips through North Korea’s Mount Kumgang golf resort: State media

Forest fire rips through North Korea’s Mount Kumgang golf resort: State media

Pyongyang claims efforts to stop fire at ROK-owned resort that Kim Jong Un ordered destroyed in 2019

Forest fire rips through North Korea’s Mount Kumgang golf resort: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 12, 2022
North Korea reports no COVID cases amid signs of trade restart with Russia

North Korea reports no COVID cases amid signs of trade restart with Russia

Number of people screened increases slightly as testing of workers handling imported cargo continues

North Korea reports no COVID cases amid signs of trade restart with Russia
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts April 11, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol taps military official with US-ROK expertise as defense minister

Yoon Suk-yeol taps military official with US-ROK expertise as defense minister

Lee Jong-sup, former vice chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, pledges to both build up military and utilize US deterrence

Yoon Suk-yeol taps military official with US-ROK expertise as defense minister
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 11, 2022
North Korea debuts first new film in 5 years to fight ‘anti-party’ thought

North Korea debuts first new film in 5 years to fight ‘anti-party’ thought

New movie tackles 1950s era anti-government ‘plot’ in order to teach lessons of defending ruling system

North Korea debuts first new film in 5 years to fight ‘anti-party’ thought
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 11, 2022
North Korea begins demolishing $75 million South Korean golf resort: Imagery

North Korea begins demolishing $75 million South Korean golf resort: Imagery

Ananti Golf and Spa Resort appears to be latest ROK asset targeted for removal after DPRK began dismantling hotel

North Korea begins demolishing $75 million South Korean golf resort: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 11, 2022
North Korea reveals new Kim Jong Un portrait at event marking decade of rule

North Korea reveals new Kim Jong Un portrait at event marking decade of rule

Introduction of portrait could be major step in enhancing Kim's cult of personality if displayed more widely

North Korea reveals new Kim Jong Un portrait at event marking decade of rule
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim April 11, 2022
North Korea’s space capabilities still lag behind its ambitions: Report

North Korea’s space capabilities still lag behind its ambitions: Report

Think tank finds DPRK’s missile activity has not led to major space advances, though expert warns it could in future

North Korea’s space capabilities still lag behind its ambitions: Report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 9, 2022
Seoul voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s efforts to dismantle Hyundai hotel

Seoul voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s efforts to dismantle Hyundai hotel

Hyundai Asan tells NK News that it’s working with unification ministry to protect its assets at scenic Mount Kumgang

Seoul voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s efforts to dismantle Hyundai hotel
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 8, 2022
North Korea votes against expelling Russia from UN Human Rights Council

North Korea votes against expelling Russia from UN Human Rights Council

DPRK ambassador impugns claims of war crimes in Ukraine, says kicking Russia off council ‘reckless’

North Korea votes against expelling Russia from UN Human Rights Council
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 8, 2022
US pick for Seoul ambassador stresses North Korea’s ‘complete’ denuclearization

US pick for Seoul ambassador stresses North Korea’s ‘complete’ denuclearization

In confirmation hearing, Philip Goldberg promises to work with South Korea and Japan to shore up deterrence

US pick for Seoul ambassador stresses North Korea’s ‘complete’ denuclearization
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung April 8, 2022