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North Korea closes embassies in Senegal and Guinea as Africa exodus continues
Expert says DPRK appears to have concluded there are few benefits to maintaining historical presence in region
December 5, 2023
Head of pro-North Korea group arrested in Spain over US crypto charges
Spanish aristocrat Alejandro Cao de Benos insists he can’t be extradited over allegations he advised DPRK on blockchain
December 4, 2023
North Korea to hype domestic tourism to Russians at Moscow expo, minister says
Russian official says Moscow also seeks DPRK tourists, a possible bid to boost influx of sanctioned laborers
December 4, 2023
‘Blood must be spilled’: How Kissinger nearly triggered a war with North Korea
The former US Secretary of State wanted to retaliate when the DPRK killed Americans, despite concerns of escalation
December 1, 2023
North Korea in November 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023
December 1, 2023
Timeline: From North Korea’s satellite launch to scrapping 2018 military deal
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30
December 1, 2023
US, South Korea and Japan sanction North Koreans over spy satellite launch
Australia set to follow suit with own designations, which expert says seek to make up for lack of UNSC action
December 1, 2023
North Korea sends envoy to COP28 climate talks in rare diplomatic appearance
Attendance at Dubai summit reflects DPRK’s ‘pragmatic’ approach to climate change and food security, expert says
December 1, 2023
Pyongyang’s playbook: How North Korea turned sports into tool for regime control
DPRK’s athletic success is product of decades of effort to assert state power and boost military readiness through sport
December 1, 2023
US sanctions crypto mixer allegedly used by North Korea to launder money
Designation of Sinbad comes after US blacklisted its predecessor, even as DPRK continued to use service under new name
November 30, 2023
