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Experts doubt that ‘Squid Game’ has been smuggled into North Korea
'Logically and conceptually impossible’ that show reached North Korea amid COVID-19 controls and foreign media crackdown
November 25, 2021
Dozens of Russians leave from Pyongyang amid ongoing exodus of embassy staff
Palestinian ambassador also departs, multiple sources say
November 24, 2021
North Korea urges embassies in Pyongyang to place import orders
Request from DPRK's diplomatic affairs bureau could signal a return to routine and regular trade, expert says
November 11, 2021
North Korea seeks ‘close’ foreign cooperation on women’s rights, health
Rare expression of interest amid pandemic appears in foreign ministry screed on ‘plight’ of women in Western countries
November 10, 2021
New proposal to relieve UN sanctions on North Korea: What do experts think?
Experts say proposal neglects DPRK’s weapons development, but some welcome suggestions on humanitarian aid and dialogue
November 5, 2021
China and Russia submit proposal to ease UN sanctions on North Korea: sources
Draft sent to UN Security Council cites DPRK’s lack of nuclear and long-range missile tests in recent years
October 30, 2021
North Koreans using cash coupons as country struggles to print new bills
Expert notes early signs of inflation present in DPRK as rigid pandemic lockdown approaches third year
October 25, 2021
North Koreans pull out of EU-related meetings without explanation
DPRK delegation was to visit Brussels for first in-person meetings since pandemic began in early 2020
October 22, 2021
New North Korean hotel opens after 10-year construction period
State media touts opening of Jongbangsan Hotel amid complete halt to foreign tourism
October 21, 2021
US Treasury’s sanctions review: What it means for North Korea policy
New report suggests US modernize sanctions regime and better avoid unintended impacts, but observers expect few changes
October 19, 2021
