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North Korean firm planned $3.5M sale of military equipment to Nigeria: UN report
Deal would be major sanctions breach, but expert says it’s ‘far from clear’ whether negotiations ever occurred
Mitsubishi denies sending armored Pajeros to North Korea: UN Report
Automaker tells Panel of Experts it doesn’t mod vehicles for ‘military purposes’ after armored SUVs seen in Pyongyang
Christian Taaks, leader at German nonprofit working in North Korea, dies at 61
Well-known among DPRK watchers, he visited North Korea multiple times and was a frequent commentator on the country
North Korea’s first-use nuclear doctrine: Key drivers and implications
Pyongyang’s wide range of scenarios to justify use of nuclear weapons gives more room for misunderstanding and accident
Illuminated jets seen above Pyongyang in late-night flyover
State media has hinted at possible 'celebrations' this week, though a large-scale military parade unlikely
North Korea promotes ‘encrypted’ money transfers through new financial product
Service advertised in recent brochure likely aims at concentrating foreign currency in state hands, experts say
What a Trump comeback would mean for South Korea’s reset with the US
Reelection of former president hostile toward Seoul could throw allies’ ties into chaos, experts say
New photos show scant activity at delayed Pyongyang General Hospital project
Fewer people visible at worksite than in past, though exclusive images confirm exterior appears complete
Rumors swirl that North Korea preparing to allow people to enter country
Six informed sources tell NK News they’ve heard of changes to border controls, though some aid workers remain skeptical
Why foreign offers of investment will never be attractive to Pyongyang
Capital growth, transparency and foreign information are anathema to Kim Jong Un, who draws power from DPRK’s isolation
