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Book review: ‘The Sister’ tells the tale of North Korean ‘despotess’ Kim Yo Jong
Opinion

Book review: ‘The Sister’ tells the tale of North Korean ‘despotess’ Kim Yo Jong

Sung-yoon Lee combines history and speculation to paint DPRK leader’s sister as ‘devil woman,’ with mixed results

Book review: ‘The Sister’ tells the tale of North Korean ‘despotess’ Kim Yo Jong
David TizzardDavid Tizzard June 13, 2023
South Korea confirms China trying to fish out North Korean rocket debris
News

South Korea confirms China trying to fish out North Korean rocket debris

Chinese warships not interfering with ROK efforts to salvage wreckage of failed satellite launch, Seoul says

South Korea confirms China trying to fish out North Korean rocket debris
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 12, 2023
Russia says it exported 1,300 tons of wheat flour to North Korea in May
News

Russia says it exported 1,300 tons of wheat flour to North Korea in May

Moscow has released regular updates on grain shipments this year, despite formerly suspending publication of trade data

Russia says it exported 1,300 tons of wheat flour to North Korea in May
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer June 12, 2023
What we can learn from UN inquiry into North Korean human rights, 10 years on
Opinion

What we can learn from UN inquiry into North Korean human rights, 10 years on

The situation has improved little since Commission of Inquiry issued landmark report, but there is still a way forward

What we can learn from UN inquiry into North Korean human rights, 10 years on
Michael KirbyMichael Kirby June 12, 2023
North Korea points finger at Zelenskyy after Kakhovka dam collapse
News

North Korea points finger at Zelenskyy after Kakhovka dam collapse

Experts say statement backing Russian narrative seeks to curry favor with Moscow as Ukraine war drags on

North Korea points finger at Zelenskyy after Kakhovka dam collapse
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 9, 2023
China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery
Analysis

China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery

Imports continue to go through quarantine procedures on DPRK side, as authorities maintain COVID controls

China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 9, 2023
North Korean weightlifters skip Olympic qualifier in Cuba despite registering
News

North Korean weightlifters skip Olympic qualifier in Cuba despite registering

Absence means athletes won’t be able to compete in Paris and suggests DPRK hasn’t eased COVID border controls

North Korean weightlifters skip Olympic qualifier in Cuba despite registering
Brian OliverBrian Oliver June 9, 2023
As China’s demands to Seoul multiply, hopes for cooperation on North Korea dim
Analysis

As China’s demands to Seoul multiply, hopes for cooperation on North Korea dim

Beijing reportedly issued 4 new conditions for improving ties last month, but Yoon is placing his bets on US and Japan

As China’s demands to Seoul multiply, hopes for cooperation on North Korea dim
James FretwellJames Fretwell June 8, 2023
State media review: North Korea cries foul after IMO condemns missile launches
State Media Review

State media review: North Korea cries foul after IMO condemns missile launches

An in-depth analysis of criticism of IMO resolution, condolences to India, Children’s Day celebrations and more

State media review: North Korea cries foul after IMO condemns missile launches
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung June 8, 2023
Seoul’s new National Security Strategy spotlights ‘main enemy’ North Korea
News

Seoul’s new National Security Strategy spotlights ‘main enemy’ North Korea

Lodestar document ditches goal of ending Korean War, introduces plans to tighten monitoring of inter-Korean exchange

Seoul’s new National Security Strategy spotlights ‘main enemy’ North Korea
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 8, 2023