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How North Korean aggression and the Taiwan election complicate China-DPRK ties
Beijing wants to work with Pyongyang to destabilize US alliances, but doesn’t want an increase in peninsula tensions
February 20, 2024
Putin gives Kim Jong Un a car in violation of UN sanctions
Latest exchange between Russia and North Korea comes amid ongoing weapons trade
February 20, 2024
North Korea says foreign acts won’t attend spring art festival in April
DPRK officials tell NK News that international artists will perform via video and tourism won’t resume for 2-3 months
February 19, 2024
North Korean vessel with shady past spotted loitering in Russian waters
Data shows Kum Ya never made scheduled port call with expert suggesting unusual movement points to ship-to-ship transfer
February 16, 2024
North Korea’s national anthem drops unification reference amid ongoing purge
Removal of phrase about undivided Korean Peninsula follows Kim Jong Un’s call for ‘decisive’ inter-Korean policy change
February 16, 2024
Kim Yo Jong floats possible engagement between North Korea and Japan
But DPRK leader’s sister caveated statement as being her ‘personal views,’ adding conditions Tokyo must first meet
February 16, 2024
North Korea slams US human rights envoy after her arrival in Seoul
While state media has slammed Julie Turner in previous statements, activists say this rhetoric was particularly harsh
February 15, 2024
State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday
An in-depth analysis of events for Kim Jong Il’s birth anniversary, regional development and an official visit to Russia
February 15, 2024
Analyzing the US-ROK alliance’s impact on North Korea’s policies – Ep. 329
Korea Economic Institute of America’s new president discusses his role assessing inter-Korean relations and latest book
February 14, 2024
Pyongyang International Film Festival set to return after 4-year hiatus
Annual event typically open to international audiences but unclear whether regime will relent on travel controls
February 13, 2024
