While state media has slammed Julie Turner in previous statements, activists say this rhetoric was particularly harsh
Chun Ki-won founded Durihana school for DPRK escapees, where he abused five students over the course of seven years
South Korea imposed six fines for violations of exchange act in 2023, which expert says could impact civilian channels
Specialists say KN-23 missiles were DPRK-made but expert warns against drawing conclusions on their operational effects
Government poll of over 6,000 defectors also revealed increasing dissatisfaction with Kim Jong Un
Extent of humanitarian crisis in DPRK may be unknown without staff on ground, but UNICEF reports vaccine progress
NK Pro analysis shows DPRK added or renovated over 300 miles of fencing, justifying it as effort to keep out disease
Experts weigh in on whether large-scale action took place and how years of unpaid wages could have sparked a backlash
South Korea pressures China about its forced repatriation of DPRK escapees for first time at Universal Periodic Review
Kim Seonghui learned the North's art of alcohol in secret. Now she’s turning it into a business in the South.
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