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Why Ukraine’s footage of North Korean POWs puts them and their families at risk
Human rights experts warn DPRK could retaliate against soldiers if their identities become known
North Korea expert released after lengthy detainment in Switzerland for spying
New court records detail sweeping investigation into ex-UN official from Canada, though fate of his case remains unclear
North Korea opens border city of Rason to almost all travelers: Tour agency
Non-Russian tourists, excluding from US and ROK, can reportedly visit special economic zone for first time in 5 years
Trump’s defense chief nominee calls North Korea a ‘nuclear state’
Peter Hegseth’s statement may signal shift from US policy of not accepting DPRK’s nuclear status
North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission
Swedish furniture giant says it has no presence in DPRK, and expert says items on sale were likely intended for China
Why some say ‘Squid Game’ misses the mark with its North Korean characters
While show provides mainstream visibility, critics say Netflix hit fails to move beyond defector cliches
Forced to fight: How North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia abuses human rights
Experts say 12K soldiers waging war against Ukraine are both violators and victims, acting under undefiable orders
UN demands North Korea clarify if it executed two women repatriated from China
Envoys express ‘grave concern’ over reports of harsh sentences for 11 women, including life in prison and death penalty
North Korea on pace to restore 6.5K square miles of forest, reach 10-year goal
ROK study finds Kim Jong Un’s reforestation campaign has succeeded, but warns fuel shortages could undermine gains
What life was like for North Koreans in 2024, from high prices to crackdowns
Economic pressure on households mounted as forex prices surged, while border controls exacerbated medicine shortages
