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Kim Jong Un’s arms factory visits show sanctions not halting weapons advances
Mass-production capabilities are wake-up call to how well North Korea has adapted defense ambitions to sanctions regime
August 10, 2023
Why North Korea’s partnership with Libya was not built to last
Pariah status drew disparate states together, but they pursued nuclear programs with very different goals
August 8, 2023
US vows to enforce sanctions after Russian military plane visits North Korea
Washington voices concern about DPRK’s efforts to aid war effort in Ukraine, accuses Moscow of seeking to buy weapons
August 8, 2023
North Korea invites foreign golfers to join tournament, but doesn’t say when
Tourism website’s promotion of amateur golf likely ‘aspirational’ rather than sign of imminent reopening, expert says
August 8, 2023
North Korea insists it is ‘responsible nuclear state,’ slams US nuke policy
Expert says rare statement by DPRK mission repeats familiar grievances and dovetails with Russian and Chinese positions
August 7, 2023
What recent delegation visits reveal about North Korea’s evolving COVID playbook
DPRK appears willing to bend rules for its friends, while still citing virus fears to keep out those deemed troublesome
August 4, 2023
Ex-UN expert says China, Russia sabotaging North Korea sanctions investigations
Eric Penton-Voak says Beijing and Moscow have diluted UN Panel of Experts report, months after being forced to step down
August 4, 2023
North Korea quarantined Russian diplomats after Shoigu visit, embassy says
Embassy tells NK News it isolated for 7 days, raising questions about DPRK’s COVID policies and use of bubble for visit
August 4, 2023
Last orders: North Korean restaurants close their doors across Southeast Asia
Sanctions or COVID controls have led to decline in eateries accused of supporting DPRK state, though many remain
August 4, 2023
UN Command says North Korea ‘responded’ about US soldier Travis King
It remains unclear if DPRK has sent substantive response, as UNC and US offer scant and sometimes conflicting details
August 3, 2023
