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Vietnam lets North Koreans in country work on ‘humanitarian’ grounds: Report
Hanoi tells UN sanctions monitors that laborers lack support from Pyongyang after border closure strands them abroad
September 28, 2022
Foreign liquors, cosmetics among sanctioned goods on sale in Pyongyang: Photos
Luxury brands and Chinese industrial goods on offer despite North Korea’s border restrictions, exclusive photos show
September 27, 2022
North Korean firm planned $3.5M sale of military equipment to Nigeria: UN report
Deal would be major sanctions breach, but expert says it’s ‘far from clear’ whether negotiations ever occurred
September 19, 2022
Mitsubishi denies sending armored Pajeros to North Korea: UN Report
Automaker tells Panel of Experts it doesn’t mod vehicles for ‘military purposes’ after armored SUVs seen in Pyongyang
September 16, 2022
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
