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From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea
An in-depth look at all the NGOs, businesses and schools that have resumed operations after pandemic closures
December 13, 2024
Why North Korea’s ambitious satellite plans have come crashing down to Earth
In interview, Markus Schiller explains why DPRK won’t launch three satellites in 2024 but hasn’t necessarily failed
December 11, 2024
Where things stand with the diplomatic community in North Korea
In first of two-part series, NK Pro documents status of every foreign embassy in Pyongyang after years of COVID closures
December 10, 2024
Chinese national arrested in US on charges of trafficking arms to North Korea
Justice Department alleges man exported firearms, ammunition and controlled technology in violation of sanctions
December 4, 2024
What Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law gambit means for the Korean Peninsula
South Korean leader’s declaration risks triggering domestic unrest, while opening door to North Korean escalation
December 4, 2024
South Korean leader declares martial law, citing ‘pro-North Korea elements’
Experts question Yoon Suk-yeol’s justification for unprecedented measure as political chaos engulfs country
December 4, 2024
On the border: What it’s like to visit remote islands on North Korea’s doorstep
A new series walks readers through key locations on the inter-Korean border, starting with two islands in the Yellow Sea
November 25, 2024
Mysterious TV networks seek to penetrate North Korea’s information firewall
NK News identified three channels broadcasting content across the border that appears tailormade for DPRK audiences
November 22, 2024
How North Korea’s nuisance GPS jamming poses serious safety risks
Experts say jamming aims to provoke and could endanger planes and ships, but note shortage of ways to counter
November 19, 2024
North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet
Fighting in Russia’s war opens a Pandora’s box of dangers, from conflict with ROK to undermining support for regime
November 12, 2024
