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Putin gives Kim Jong Un a car in violation of UN sanctions
News

Putin gives Kim Jong Un a car in violation of UN sanctions

Latest exchange between Russia and North Korea comes amid ongoing weapons trade

Putin gives Kim Jong Un a car in violation of UN sanctions
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 20, 2024
North Korea says foreign acts won’t attend spring art festival in April
News

North Korea says foreign acts won’t attend spring art festival in April

DPRK officials tell NK News that international artists will perform via video and tourism won’t resume for 2-3 months

North Korea says foreign acts won’t attend spring art festival in April
Joe SmithJoe Smith February 19, 2024
North Korean vessel with shady past spotted loitering in Russian waters
News

North Korean vessel with shady past spotted loitering in Russian waters

Data shows Kum Ya never made scheduled port call with expert suggesting unusual movement points to ship-to-ship transfer

North Korean vessel with shady past spotted loitering in Russian waters
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 16, 2024
North Korea’s national anthem drops unification reference amid ongoing purge
News

North Korea’s national anthem drops unification reference amid ongoing purge

Removal of phrase about undivided Korean Peninsula follows Kim Jong Un’s call for ‘decisive’ inter-Korean policy change

North Korea’s national anthem drops unification reference amid ongoing purge
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 16, 2024
Kim Yo Jong floats possible engagement between North Korea and Japan
News

Kim Yo Jong floats possible engagement between North Korea and Japan

But DPRK leader’s sister caveated statement as being her ‘personal views,’ adding conditions Tokyo must first meet 

Kim Yo Jong floats possible engagement between North Korea and Japan
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 16, 2024
North Korea slams US human rights envoy after her arrival in Seoul
News

North Korea slams US human rights envoy after her arrival in Seoul

While state media has slammed Julie Turner in previous statements, activists say this rhetoric was particularly harsh

North Korea slams US human rights envoy after her arrival in Seoul
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer February 15, 2024
State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday
State Media Review

State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday

An in-depth analysis of events for Kim Jong Il’s birth anniversary, regional development and an official visit to Russia

State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 15, 2024
Analyzing the US-ROK alliance’s impact on North Korea’s policies – Ep. 329
North Korea News Podcast

Analyzing the US-ROK alliance’s impact on North Korea’s policies – Ep. 329

Korea Economic Institute of America’s new president discusses his role assessing inter-Korean relations and latest book

Analyzing the US-ROK alliance’s impact on North Korea’s policies – Ep. 329
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News February 14, 2024
Pyongyang International Film Festival set to return after 4-year hiatus
News

Pyongyang International Film Festival set to return after 4-year hiatus

Annual event typically open to international audiences but unclear whether regime will relent on travel controls

Pyongyang International Film Festival set to return after 4-year hiatus
Joe SmithJoe Smith February 13, 2024
How North Korean defectors shape the policies of countries where they settle
Analysis

How North Korean defectors shape the policies of countries where they settle

DPRK escapees around the world have helped build bases of support, broadening diasporic efforts and amplifying advocacy

How North Korean defectors shape the policies of countries where they settle
Sheena Chestnut GreitensSheena Chestnut Greitens February 13, 2024