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North Korea builds replica of Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung Square on Chinese border
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North Korea builds replica of Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung Square on Chinese border

Renovated Sinuiju Square features copies of capital’s buildings and propaganda signs and could be used for parades

North Korea builds replica of Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung Square on Chinese border
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko January 10, 2023
North Korea and France have no official ties. That doesn’t mean they don’t talk.
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North Korea and France have no official ties. That doesn’t mean they don’t talk.

Despite diplomatic non-recognition, the two states have long found ways to cooperate in business and cultural exchanges

North Korea and France have no official ties. That doesn’t mean they don’t talk.
Nicolas LeviNicolas Levi January 9, 2023
North Korea’s big year ahead: Will the country emerge from its COVID isolation?
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North Korea’s big year ahead: Will the country emerge from its COVID isolation?

In second of two-part series, NK Pro reporters share predictions about inter-Korean ties, trade, human rights and more

North Korea’s big year ahead: Will the country emerge from its COVID isolation?
NK ProNK Pro January 6, 2023
How US humanitarian assistance could break the impasse with North Korea
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How US humanitarian assistance could break the impasse with North Korea

Decoupling aid from denuclearization can help cool tensions but risks appearing to reward DPRK for flouting sanctions

How US humanitarian assistance could break the impasse with North Korea
Monet StokesMonet Stokes January 6, 2023
North Korea’s big year ahead: From new missiles to a nuke test and more
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North Korea’s big year ahead: From new missiles to a nuke test and more

In the first of a two-part series, NK Pro journalists give their predictions about what to expect from the DPRK in 2023

North Korea’s big year ahead: From new missiles to a nuke test and more
NK ProNK Pro January 5, 2023
New North Korean drama leans on violence and foul language to appeal to viewers
Analysis

New North Korean drama leans on violence and foul language to appeal to viewers

More provocative propaganda may be attempt to cater to younger generations who have been exposed to foreign content

New North Korean drama leans on violence and foul language to appeal to viewers
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung January 4, 2023
How North Korea’s own military-industrial complex drives defense spending
Analysis

How North Korea’s own military-industrial complex drives defense spending

Armed forces and munitions producers compete for resources but also have a shared interest in blocking demilitarization

How North Korea’s own military-industrial complex drives defense spending
Peter WardPeter Ward January 4, 2023
Timeline: From North Korea’s party plenum to sending drones into South Korea
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Timeline: From North Korea’s party plenum to sending drones into South Korea

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from December 1 - December 31

Timeline: From North Korea’s party plenum to sending drones into South Korea
NK ProNK Pro January 3, 2023
Kim Jong Un ousts North Korea’s No. 2 military leader in major personnel shakeup
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Kim Jong Un ousts North Korea’s No. 2 military leader in major personnel shakeup

Pak Jong Chon’s removal from top positions hints at dissatisfaction with military units, as over 50 officials reshuffled

Kim Jong Un ousts North Korea’s No. 2 military leader in major personnel shakeup
Martin WeiserMartin Weiser January 2, 2023
New North Korean luxury department store opens in capital after years of delays
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New North Korean luxury department store opens in capital after years of delays

Exclusive photos show high-end liquors for sale but little else at renamed Ryugyong Golden Plaza

New North Korean luxury department store opens in capital after years of delays
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll January 2, 2023
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