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Book review: A South Korean recounts what it’s like to commute to North Korea
Kim Min-ju offers a firsthand account of daily life and culture clashes while working at the Kaesong Industrial Complex
January 17, 2025
North Korea opens border city of Rason to almost all travelers: Tour agency
Non-Russian tourists, excluding from US and ROK, can reportedly visit special economic zone for first time in 5 years
January 16, 2025
North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission
Swedish furniture giant says it has no presence in DPRK, and expert says items on sale were likely intended for China
January 10, 2025
Frozen roads, fast cash: How North Koreans made fortunes smuggling cars to China
DPRK entrepreneurs exploited border gaps to sell used Japanese cars for a decade, even driving them over frozen rivers
January 8, 2025
North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1 to December 31, 2024
January 3, 2025
North Korean soju producer, pharmaceutical firms apply to sell goods in Russia
Three companies include one tied to DPRK military as countries boost commercial ties despite sanctions
January 2, 2025
The status of North Korea’s foreign community, five years after pandemic began
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses the countries and NGOs that have returned and why Pyongyang is playing favorites
December 31, 2024
12K troops, 42 flights, 1 alliance: Thriving North Korea-Russia ties in numbers
Data and maps show how Moscow dominated DPRK agenda in 2024, from arms for Ukraine war and delegations to missile tests
December 31, 2024
All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024
NK Pro confirms at least 117 firms took part, most from North Korea, marking significant decline from before pandemic
December 18, 2024
No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia
Experts say absence reflects efforts to reduce reliance on Beijing and use ties with Moscow to boost leverage
December 17, 2024
