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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
Prosecutors raid unification ministry over suspected Moon-era wrongdoing
Investigation into hiring practices latest example of ROK presidents' ‘vindictive hounding’ of predecessors, expert says
July 27, 2022
At Panmunjom, North Korea looks more paranoid and isolated than ever before
Relics of inter-Korean rapprochement at Joint Security Area also provide stark reminder of failure of peace efforts
July 27, 2022
UN Command was unaware repatriated North Koreans wanted to defect in 2019: Seoul
Unification minister says UNC was caught off guard when one of two fisherman resisted handover at Panmunjom
July 26, 2022
Talk is growing about Seoul going nuclear. But experts warn of costs involved.
North Korean threats and uncertainty about US are driving debate as South Korea seeks greater control over its defense
July 26, 2022
Seoul preparing to allow access to North Korean media: Unification ministry
Move aims to encourage Pyongyang to open up to South Korean media and would relax ban on viewing DPRK propaganda
July 23, 2022
What if North Korea stops publishing state media for international audiences?
Paranoia about leaks could compel regime to curtail access, cutting off key source of information about DPRK
July 22, 2022
