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Specialist news on DPRK issues exclusive to the NK Pro website.
Pyongyang International Film Festival set to return after 4-year hiatus
Annual event typically open to international audiences but unclear whether regime will relent on travel controls
February 13, 2024
Anti-doping agency says it recently tested athletes inside North Korea
Visit by International Testing Agency likely marked first non-political entry into DPRK in four years
February 12, 2024
Number of fines for exchanges with North Korea increases under Yoon government
South Korea imposed six fines for violations of exchange act in 2023, which expert says could impact civilian channels
February 12, 2024
Russia eyeing new rail, ferry and car routes to North Korea: Ambassador
Alexander Matsegora’s remarks come as first group of Russian tourists to visit DPRK in years returns home
February 12, 2024
North Korea tests ‘superiority’ of new 240mm artillery system: State media
Latest rocket advancement may soon be deployed near inter-Korean border as DPRK seeks to amplify war readiness
February 12, 2024
North Korean hackers drop new malware to steal data from South Korean targets
‘Troll Stealer’ uses valid certificates to pass as legitimate ROK security programs while stealing system information
February 9, 2024
Russian tourists depart for North Korea as part of first tour since pandemic
Tour manager told NK News that 97 Russian nationals boarded flight from Vladivostok for trip to Pyongyang and ski resort
February 9, 2024
Anti-South Korea policy change secures ‘lawful’ basis to attack: Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader shares interpretation in a speech at defense ministry to mark army holiday
February 9, 2024
Yoon says ROK can build nukes but doesn’t want sanctions like North Korea
The president made remarks in pre-recorded interview during which he raised the possibility of engagement with DPRK
February 8, 2024
Russia again uses North Korean missiles to strike Ukrainian city: Police
Specialists say KN-23 missiles were DPRK-made but expert warns against drawing conclusions on their operational effects
February 8, 2024
