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UN drops North Korea from key aid report after dwindled access to the country

UN drops North Korea from key aid report after dwindled access to the country

The report names countries that desperately need aid in 2021, amid the “deepest global recession since the 1930s”

UN drops North Korea from key aid report after dwindled access to the country
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung December 3, 2020
Diplomats and aid workers exit North Korea, only two UN staff members remaining

Diplomats and aid workers exit North Korea, only two UN staff members remaining

The latest departure suggests that foreign humanitarian workers only have a skeletal presence in North Korea right now

Diplomats and aid workers exit North Korea, only two UN staff members remaining
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 2, 2020
Seoul ‘anti-leaflet’ bill moves forward with heavy fines and years in prison

Seoul ‘anti-leaflet’ bill moves forward with heavy fines and years in prison

Lawmakers clash as bill passes first step on Wednesday, with dissenters calling it “evil” and “excessive”

Seoul ‘anti-leaflet’ bill moves forward with heavy fines and years in prison
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung December 2, 2020
US official accuses China of ignoring and undermining North Korea sanctions

US official accuses China of ignoring and undermining North Korea sanctions

Senior State Dept. official Alex Wong says that Beijing is more interested in growing economic ties with Pyongyang

US official accuses China of ignoring and undermining North Korea sanctions
David Volodzko
David Volodzko December 1, 2020
North Korea shows off latest space and satellite tech at national event

North Korea shows off latest space and satellite tech at national event

The event is yet another sign that North Korea is back to promoting its space program after unusual silence in 2018

North Korea shows off latest space and satellite tech at national event
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 1, 2020
North Korea reports 8,594 ‘suspected’ COVID-19 cases, zero confirmed infections

North Korea reports 8,594 ‘suspected’ COVID-19 cases, zero confirmed infections

The DPRK reports its coronavirus numbers to the World Health Organization on a semi-regular basis

North Korea reports 8,594 ‘suspected’ COVID-19 cases, zero confirmed infections
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Won-Gi Jung December 1, 2020
Giant octopus slide? North Korea shows off new, colorful ‘socialist villages’

Giant octopus slide? North Korea shows off new, colorful ‘socialist villages’

See the photos: North Korean state TV is airing propaganda about newly-built housing communities and partying residents

Giant octopus slide? North Korea shows off new, colorful ‘socialist villages’
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung December 1, 2020
North Korean ships loiter at ports as the country grapples with COVID-19 anxiety
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North Korean ships loiter at ports as the country grapples with COVID-19 anxiety

North Korea’s fleets idle in mid-to-late November, all while Chinese ships swarm the Yellow Sea for fishing

North Korean ships loiter at ports as the country grapples with COVID-19 anxiety
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy December 1, 2020
UN will swiftly greenlight aid to North Korea, but NGOs still face big hurdles

UN will swiftly greenlight aid to North Korea, but NGOs still face big hurdles

North Korea is facing serious economic hardship, and groups claim that South Korean and U.S. rules are the real problem

UN will swiftly greenlight aid to North Korea, but NGOs still face big hurdles
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 1, 2020
Thirty aircraft spotted flying in light show formation in Chongjin, North Korea
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Thirty aircraft spotted flying in light show formation in Chongjin, North Korea

A photo obtained by NK Pro suggests that North Korea was preparing for the "Day of Air Men" on Nov. 29

Thirty aircraft spotted flying in light show formation in Chongjin, North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 1, 2020