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How North Korean defectors shape the policies of countries where they settle
DPRK escapees around the world have helped build bases of support, broadening diasporic efforts and amplifying advocacy
February 13, 2024
ABC’s of North Korea news: Confusing acronyms and abbreviations you should know
NK News compiled list of military terms, policy group names and codewords often seen in press releases and headlines
February 12, 2024
Anti-doping agency says it recently tested athletes inside North Korea
Visit by International Testing Agency likely marked first non-political entry into DPRK in four years
February 12, 2024
Russia eyeing new rail, ferry and car routes to North Korea: Ambassador
Alexander Matsegora’s remarks come as first group of Russian tourists to visit DPRK in years returns home
February 12, 2024
Russian tourists depart for North Korea as part of first tour since pandemic
Tour manager told NK News that 97 Russian nationals boarded flight from Vladivostok for trip to Pyongyang and ski resort
February 9, 2024
Burgers and booze: A Russian man recalls his time at North Korean summer camp
With Russian tourists set to embark to DPRK, Yuri Frolov recalls his visits to Pyongyang and Songdowon camp as a teen
February 8, 2024
State media review: North Korea set to open long-stalled hospital this year
An in-depth analysis of plans for DPRK’s ‘first’ modern general hospital, Japan’s removal of a Korean memorial and more
February 8, 2024
Russia again uses North Korean missiles to strike Ukrainian city: Police
Specialists say KN-23 missiles were DPRK-made but expert warns against drawing conclusions on their operational effects
February 8, 2024
How North Korea started spat between Moscow and Seoul – Ep. 328
The NK News team talks back and forth between Russia and ROK, the DPRK’s expanded coastal fencing and a new luxury mall
February 7, 2024
Russian envoy to DPRK predicts ‘breakthrough’ in two sides’ relations in 2024
Alexander Matsegora told Russian state media Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin will sign agreement on mutual trips
February 7, 2024
