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US-ROK military drills will lead to Seoul’s ‘ruin,’ North Korea warns
Pyongyang points finger at Seoul for breakdown of military agreement but omits its own role in deal’s collapse
December 11, 2023
How North Korean support for Russia and Hamas compels Seoul to pivot West
Inter-Korean tensions are spilling beyond peninsula as ROK moves to strengthen security ties with Europe and Israel
December 8, 2023
Famous French actor made obscene remarks about women during North Korea trip
Footage in new documentary shows Gérard Depardieu directed lewd comments toward DPRK guide and even a child in 2018
December 8, 2023
US, ROK, Japan kick off new working group to counter North Korean cyber threats
Inaugural meeting of trilateral body comes as countries have pushed to boost cooperation on DPRK since Camp David summit
December 8, 2023
What China’s respiratory illness outbreak among children means for North Korea
While DPRK is keeping tabs on situation as it reopens, expert says country likely able to mitigate health risks
December 7, 2023
State media review: North Korea to hold major political meeting to wrap up year
An in-depth analysis of politburo decisions, commentaries on US and ROK, progress on housing projects and more
December 7, 2023
Russian firms employing North Koreans to build houses in Far East: Investigation
Two companies confirm they’re using DPRK labor as Russia appears increasingly willing to overlook sanctions violations
December 6, 2023
How the Middle East’s non-stop demand for weapons drive ties with North Korea
Experts say DPRK likely funneled weapons through Iran and Syria and will continue exports if there’s money to be made
December 6, 2023
Behind the scenes of the US approach to North Korea – Ep. 319
Former US intelligence officer Sydney Seiler returns to the podcast to answer questions from listeners
December 6, 2023
North Korean doctors working in Congo pose sanctions dilemma: Investigation
Locals tell NK News physicians provide good care, but experts stress sanctions forbid DPRK nationals from working abroad
December 5, 2023
