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Japan unlikely to support an end-of-war declaration with North Korea: experts
Analysis

Japan unlikely to support an end-of-war declaration with North Korea: experts

Unresolved abduction issue and preference for multilateral approach inform Tokyo’s position, experts tell NK News

Japan unlikely to support an end-of-war declaration with North Korea: experts
Chaewon ChungChaewon Chung November 26, 2021
North Korea reels in cash from fishing permits this year, despite UN ban
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North Korea reels in cash from fishing permits this year, despite UN ban

Ship-tracking data shows scores of Chinese vessels entered DPRK’s economic zone as fishers seek out cleaner waters

North Korea reels in cash from fishing permits this year, despite UN ban
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell November 26, 2021
What to expect on North Korea’s new nuclear missile holiday next week
Analysis

What to expect on North Korea’s new nuclear missile holiday next week

Pyongyang may conduct meetings, a parade or a missile test to celebrate Rocket Industry Day on Nov. 29

What to expect on North Korea’s new nuclear missile holiday next week
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 26, 2021
Why America is fighting a losing battle against North Korean cyber crime
Analysis

Why America is fighting a losing battle against North Korean cyber crime

Cryptocurrencies and the internet provide the DPRK with an asymmetric advantage that will keep the regime afloat

Why America is fighting a losing battle against North Korean cyber crime
Nils WeisenseeNils Weisensee November 26, 2021
The cruel tales and emotional exhibitionalism of North Korean children’s shows
Analysis

The cruel tales and emotional exhibitionalism of North Korean children’s shows

Programs teach kids to hate and fear the outside world while promoting the virtues of dying for one's country

The cruel tales and emotional exhibitionalism of North Korean children’s shows
Tatiana GabroussenkoTatiana Gabroussenko November 26, 2021
Experts doubt that ‘Squid Game’ has been smuggled into North Korea
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Experts doubt that ‘Squid Game’ has been smuggled into North Korea

'Logically and conceptually impossible’ that show reached North Korea amid COVID-19 controls and foreign media crackdown

Experts doubt that ‘Squid Game’ has been smuggled into North Korea
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll November 25, 2021
On North Korea, it’s not just the US that’s using ‘strategic patience’
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On North Korea, it’s not just the US that’s using ‘strategic patience’

Biden has prioritized China over the DPRK, and Beijing and Moscow have shown no urgency on denuclearization

On North Korea, it’s not just the US that’s using ‘strategic patience’
Rob YorkRob York November 25, 2021
North Korea warily eyes the markets that now dominate food distribution
Analysis

North Korea warily eyes the markets that now dominate food distribution

Recently revealed changes to the Food Administration Act suggest efforts to reassert state control over grain sales

North Korea warily eyes the markets that now dominate food distribution
Peter WardPeter Ward November 25, 2021
Political disputes leave US no closer to appointing DPRK human rights envoy
Analysis

Political disputes leave US no closer to appointing DPRK human rights envoy

Biden has yet to even announce a nominee for the key role that works to improve human rights in the country

Political disputes leave US no closer to appointing DPRK human rights envoy
James FretwellJames Fretwell November 24, 2021
Kim Jong Un builds new mansions across country as North Korean public suffers
Analysis

Kim Jong Un builds new mansions across country as North Korean public suffers

Satellite images show new construction at lakeside retreat and secretive Pyongyang compound despite economic ‘hardships’

Kim Jong Un builds new mansions across country as North Korean public suffers
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 24, 2021