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BTS rocks, Kim sucks: How Seoul’s loudspeakers seek to sway North Korean minds
Border broadcasts feature news, weather, music and more, but sharp criticism of Kim Jong Un risks inciting DPRK response
What the US charges against Sue Mi Terry mean for North Korea policymakers
Indictment of DPRK expert spotlights extent of influence ops in Washington, but it may just be the tip of the iceberg
Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses the DPRK’s threats against balloon launches, his recent trip to Ulaanbaatar and more
North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms
In media interview, Ri Il Gyu says he grew disillusioned during COVID and that Kim Jong Un distrusted foreign ministry
Momentum to replace UN panel on North Korea sanctions has fizzled, sources say
Lack of consensus has reportedly stalled push to find UN alternative to Panel of Experts, months after it disbanded
Russia was wrong to endorse wide-ranging North Korea sanctions: Russian expert
In interview, Georgy Toloraya says sanctions should focus on nukes and voices frustration about time on Panel of Experts
North Korea launches two ballistic missiles east, ROK says one may have failed
Short-range missile test conducted during ongoing party plenum and as Pyongyang criticizes US-ROK-Japan military drills
Russia-North Korea defense pact makes unification impossible, ex-diplomat says
In interview, former Russian diplomat Georgy Toloraya suggests treaty will prevent escalation on peninsula
North Korean ballistic missile launch appears to end in failure: ROK military
Launch comes hours after DPRK sent more trash balloons and after US aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea
Pyongyang power play: What to make of Kim and Putin’s ‘comprehensive’ new treaty
Mutual defense pledge could justify more North Korean aid for Ukraine invasion, but economic exchange faces clear limits