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Divisions over how to tackle North Korean human rights issues – Ep. 314
Jacob Reidhead discusses how South Korean politics impact human rights policy, plus analyzing DPRK’s embassy closures
November 8, 2023
China denies North Korean banker laundered cryptocurrency within its borders
Statement to UN Panel of Experts comes after member state alleged Sim Hyon Sop helped DPRK procure $24M in stolen crypto
November 7, 2023
North Korea promotes Pyongyang arts festival with foreign performers next spring
Expert says event could be occasion for wider reopening to tourists, though DPRK might only allow remote participation
November 7, 2023
How two Koreas’ embrace of missile capabilities has amplified conflict risks
Lowering likelihood of North Korean nuclear use has emerged as primary task in near term, eclipsing denuclearization
November 7, 2023
How North Korea recruited overseas Koreans to kidnap Japanese citizens
Kim Kil Uk died without facing charges in Japan, and his case shows how Pyongyang used threats to get its way
November 6, 2023
US, South Korea and Japan to form council to counter North Korean cyber threats
Trilateral forum represents significant step in institutional cybersecurity cooperation, experts say
November 6, 2023
Up to 10,000 North Korean IT workers fundraising for regime abroad: Report
UN Panel of Experts cites estimates that workers earn thousands of dollars per month, spotlighting cases in Laos
November 3, 2023
North Korea in October 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023
November 3, 2023
North Korea slams US test of long-range missile, vows ‘military counteraction’
South Korean officials observed Minuteman III launch, which expert says aimed to reassure ROK of US defense commitment
November 3, 2023
Timeline: From Lavrov’s Pyongyang trip to North Korean weapons aid for Russia
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31
November 3, 2023
