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Cuts to US-funded broadcasters risk silencing key sources for North Korea
As Voice of America and Radio Free Asia face major cuts, questions grow over whether Seoul will step in
April 9, 2025
Chinese soldiers join North Korean, Russian troops in war against Ukraine: Kyiv
Zelensky posted footage of Chinese POWs online with US calling news ‘disturbing,’ labeling Beijing as enabler of war
April 9, 2025
Kim Yo Jong rebukes US, ROK, Japan over calls for North Korea’s denuclearization
In KCNA statement, North Korean leader’s sister dismisses trilateral push for denuclearization as outdated and hostile
April 9, 2025
Tourism on hold: North Korea signals shift in strategy as reopening fizzles
Tour operators say Pyongyang has gone silent, with analysts pointing to ideological control and shifting priorities
April 9, 2025
Bulgaria to reopen embassy in Pyongyang after years-long closure
Foreign ministry told NK News reopening is expected to take place in April following pandemic-related closure in 2021
April 8, 2025
North Korea’s infant mortality rate rises for second straight year amid pandemic
UN agency estimates rate rose in 2023 which expert says is likely due to strict border controls disrupting vaccinations
April 8, 2025
North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis
Rifle tested by Kim Jong Un ‘appears identical’ to Austrian-made model, says expert, but company denies any link to DPRK
April 8, 2025
Russia expands agriculture exports to North Korea in 2024 amid burgeoning ties
State-run export center says wheat flour dominated trade while also raising possibility for improving logistic routes
April 8, 2025
Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK
NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks first edition of marathon since before pandemic and Kim Jong Un overseeing attack exercises
April 8, 2025
Pyongyang marathon returns after 6-year hiatus with hundred of foreign athletes
Sporting event marked first time non-Russian tourists were allowed to visit the capital city since before the pandemic
April 7, 2025
