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North Korea moves World Cup qualifier from Pyongyang due to ‘security concerns’

North Korea moves World Cup qualifier from Pyongyang due to ‘security concerns’

Iranian state media reports men’s match will now take place in Laos, despite DPRK’s plans to open to tourism weeks later

North Korea moves World Cup qualifier from Pyongyang due to ‘security concerns’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un cheers Putin’s ‘sacred war’ on Ukraine to mark Liberation Day

Kim Jong Un cheers Putin’s ‘sacred war’ on Ukraine to mark Liberation Day

North Korean leader signals strong ties with rare visit to monument to Soviet troops, greets flood victims in capital

Kim Jong Un cheers Putin’s ‘sacred war’ on Ukraine to mark Liberation Day
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 16, 2024
Full text: Yoon’s speech on ‘freedom-based unification’ with North Korea
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Full text: Yoon’s speech on ‘freedom-based unification’ with North Korea

NK Pro provides the full English and Korean text of South Korean president’s remarks outlining new unification doctrine

Full text: Yoon’s speech on ‘freedom-based unification’ with North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 15, 2024
Yoon calls for ‘freedom-based unification’ with North Korea under ROK rule

Yoon calls for ‘freedom-based unification’ with North Korea under ROK rule

President emphasizes need to liberate DPRK people in new policy that experts say endorses unification by absorption

Yoon calls for ‘freedom-based unification’ with North Korea under ROK rule
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 15, 2024
North Korea to reopen to international tourism in December, travel agencies say

North Korea to reopen to international tourism in December, travel agencies say

DPRK will reportedly allow tourists to visit Samjiyon on China border, nearly 5 years after closing country due to COVID

North Korea to reopen to international tourism in December, travel agencies say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 14, 2024
Sending balloons with heavy payloads into North Korea poses legal issues: Seoul

Sending balloons with heavy payloads into North Korea poses legal issues: Seoul

Minister says he will discuss topic with activists, as local authorities lean on aviation law to stop leafleting

Sending balloons with heavy payloads into North Korea poses legal issues: Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim August 14, 2024
Kim Jong Un flaunts new $200K Maybach SUV in front of homeless flood victims

Kim Jong Un flaunts new $200K Maybach SUV in front of homeless flood victims

North Korean leader likely imported car this year, demonstrating ability to move large sanctioned items like weapons

Kim Jong Un flaunts new $200K Maybach SUV in front of homeless flood victims
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 14, 2024
North Korea slams op-ed by Biden officials after playing down election stakes

North Korea slams op-ed by Biden officials after playing down election stakes

Criticism of administration’s ‘hostile policy’ signals Pyongyang may be open to dialogue if Trump returns, expert says

North Korea slams op-ed by Biden officials after playing down election stakes
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 14, 2024
Sanctioned North Korean missile official attends Russian defense expo

Sanctioned North Korean missile official attends Russian defense expo

Expert suggests Kim Jong Sik’s visit seeks to improve missile capabilities amid arms trade for Ukraine war

Sanctioned North Korean missile official attends Russian defense expo
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 13, 2024
UN says torrential rains damaged North Korean crops in July, with more to come

UN says torrential rains damaged North Korean crops in July, with more to come

Waterlogged soil and flooding have likely impacted food production, FAO finds, amid lingering concerns about shortages

UN says torrential rains damaged North Korean crops in July, with more to come
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 13, 2024
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