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Why a South Korean publisher could face years in prison for printing a memoir

Why a South Korean publisher could face years in prison for printing a memoir

Critics say the ban on North Korean materials is outdated and a violation of free speech

Why a South Korean publisher could face years in prison for printing a memoir
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung June 2, 2021
North Korea slams ‘vaccine nationalism’ at World Health Assembly in Geneva

North Korea slams ‘vaccine nationalism’ at World Health Assembly in Geneva

In apparent reversal, DPRK now praising success of COVID-19 vaccine development

North Korea slams ‘vaccine nationalism’ at World Health Assembly in Geneva
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 1, 2021
US shrugs off North Korean accusations of ‘hostile’ duplicity

US shrugs off North Korean accusations of ‘hostile’ duplicity

Pyongyang uncertain whether it should engage or continue stonewalling, say experts

US shrugs off North Korean accusations of ‘hostile’ duplicity
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 1, 2021
North Korea still claiming it’s COVID-free in latest WHO report

North Korea still claiming it’s COVID-free in latest WHO report

Over 28,000 have reportedly been tested inside the DPRK, but the country says all tests came back negative

North Korea still claiming it’s COVID-free in latest WHO report
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 31, 2021
North Korea accuses US of ‘hostile act’ in terminating ROK missile limits

North Korea accuses US of ‘hostile act’ in terminating ROK missile limits

In first reaction to Biden-Moon summit, DPRK statement says U.S. only paying “lip-service" to talks

North Korea accuses US of ‘hostile act’ in terminating ROK missile limits
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 30, 2021
Junk vessel acquired by North Korea reappears at a rarely visited port
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Junk vessel acquired by North Korea reappears at a rarely visited port

Ship may be part of elaborate sanctions busting scheme linked to Chinese companies

Junk vessel acquired by North Korea reappears at a rarely visited port
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy | Won-Gi Jung May 28, 2021
Real estate values drop at inter-Korean border as hopes for peace diminish

Real estate values drop at inter-Korean border as hopes for peace diminish

Investors rushed to snap up property when North and South Korea were on good terms. But then the bubble burst.

Real estate values drop at inter-Korean border as hopes for peace diminish
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung May 28, 2021
North Korean children rush to coal mines to ‘repay’ party’s love: state media

North Korean children rush to coal mines to ‘repay’ party’s love: state media

Orphans brought up by the state reportedly volunteering to work in “difficult and labor-consuming fields”

North Korean children rush to coal mines to ‘repay’ party’s love: state media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 28, 2021
Lawmaker proposes a South Korean-version of ‘Otto Warmbier Act’

Lawmaker proposes a South Korean-version of ‘Otto Warmbier Act’

Experts, defectors say Seoul lacks access to DPRK assets to make this possible

Lawmaker proposes a South Korean-version of ‘Otto Warmbier Act’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 28, 2021
To the Moon? South Korea, US to explore space and develop satellites together

To the Moon? South Korea, US to explore space and develop satellites together

Experts say that Seoul seeks to expand its North Korea monitoring capabilities

To the Moon? South Korea, US to explore space and develop satellites together
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 27, 2021