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Christian Taaks, leader at German nonprofit working in North Korea, dies at 61
Well-known among DPRK watchers, he visited North Korea multiple times and was a frequent commentator on the country
September 16, 2022
North Korea’s first-use nuclear doctrine: Key drivers and implications
Pyongyang’s wide range of scenarios to justify use of nuclear weapons gives more room for misunderstanding and accident
September 9, 2022
Illuminated jets seen above Pyongyang in late-night flyover
State media has hinted at possible 'celebrations' this week, though a large-scale military parade unlikely
September 9, 2022
North Korea promotes ‘encrypted’ money transfers through new financial product
Service advertised in recent brochure likely aims at concentrating foreign currency in state hands, experts say
September 6, 2022
New photos show scant activity at delayed Pyongyang General Hospital project
Fewer people visible at worksite than in past, though exclusive images confirm exterior appears complete
August 26, 2022
Rumors swirl that North Korea preparing to allow people to enter country
Six informed sources tell NK News they’ve heard of changes to border controls, though some aid workers remain skeptical
August 25, 2022
Why foreign offers of investment will never be attractive to Pyongyang
Capital growth, transparency and foreign information are anathema to Kim Jong Un, who draws power from DPRK’s isolation
August 23, 2022
Foreign cigarettes on sale in North Korean capital despite COVID border controls
New photos show American, Chinese and Japanese brands at Pyongyang shops, raising questions about how they entered DPRK
August 9, 2022
New soju spotted in North Korea, latest addition to diverse liquor market
Recent photos show new 30% blend for sale in Pyongyang despite domestic economic difficulties due to pandemic
August 4, 2022
Reporters question independence of AP’s North Korea bureau after new interview
Transcript published by DPRK features apparently biased questions, in what one reporter calls a ‘journalistic scandal’
July 28, 2022
