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Kim Jong Un builds new mansions across country as North Korean public suffers
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Kim Jong Un builds new mansions across country as North Korean public suffers

Satellite images show new construction at lakeside retreat and secretive Pyongyang compound despite economic ‘hardships’

Kim Jong Un builds new mansions across country as North Korean public suffers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 24, 2021
Dozens of Russians leave from Pyongyang amid ongoing exodus of embassy staff

Dozens of Russians leave from Pyongyang amid ongoing exodus of embassy staff

Palestinian ambassador also departs, multiple sources say

Dozens of Russians leave from Pyongyang amid ongoing exodus of embassy staff
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 24, 2021
North Korea emphasizes winter COVID measures as snow hits country

North Korea emphasizes winter COVID measures as snow hits country

DPRK tells World Health Organization it found no positive cases after testing additional 734 people

North Korea emphasizes winter COVID measures as snow hits country
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts November 23, 2021
ROK presidential candidates slam North Korea on anniversary of Yeonpyeong attack

ROK presidential candidates slam North Korea on anniversary of Yeonpyeong attack

Yoon Seok-youl and Lee Jae-myung condemn provocation on 11th anniversary of deadly shelling of South Korean island

ROK presidential candidates slam North Korea on anniversary of Yeonpyeong attack
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 23, 2021
Preparations in ‘final stage’ to reopen North Korea’s border with China: MOU

Preparations in ‘final stage’ to reopen North Korea’s border with China: MOU

Unification ministry points to technical inspections, quarantine facilities near the DPRK-China land border

Preparations in ‘final stage’ to reopen North Korea’s border with China: MOU
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung November 23, 2021
North Korea imports more soap from China, dials up electricity exports
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North Korea imports more soap from China, dials up electricity exports

Expert says soap and surfactants may be for sterilizing imports, as rumors swirl of a restart to overland trade

North Korea imports more soap from China, dials up electricity exports
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell November 22, 2021
North Korea holds space conference, says launching satellites will help economy

North Korea holds space conference, says launching satellites will help economy

Aerospace engineers, students gather after Kim Jong Un ordered development of military recon satellite earlier this year

North Korea holds space conference, says launching satellites will help economy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 22, 2021
Yoon Seok-youl calls DPRK a ‘failed’ state, vows to defend democratic values

Yoon Seok-youl calls DPRK a ‘failed’ state, vows to defend democratic values

Remarks come after his progressive rival earlier rejected inter-Korean ideological competition

Yoon Seok-youl calls DPRK a ‘failed’ state, vows to defend democratic values
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 22, 2021
North Korea far and away the world’s most corrupt country: Report

North Korea far and away the world’s most corrupt country: Report

Efforts to snuff out corruption fail to make a dent, though expert says practices help people survive amid challenges

North Korea far and away the world’s most corrupt country: Report
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell November 19, 2021
China expands manhunt for escaped North Korean prisoner, ups bounty to $110,000

China expands manhunt for escaped North Korean prisoner, ups bounty to $110,000

Daring prison break has caught the attention of Chinese social media as convict Ju Hyon Gon remains on the lam

China expands manhunt for escaped North Korean prisoner, ups bounty to $110,000
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 19, 2021