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Sporting glory: Inside North Korea’s failed bid to become an athletic powerhouse
Analysis

Sporting glory: Inside North Korea’s failed bid to become an athletic powerhouse

From the 1980s, Kim regime used sports to engage South Korea and win support, but economic problems thwarted its plans

Sporting glory: Inside North Korea’s failed bid to become an athletic powerhouse
Yong Ja HongYong Ja Hong January 10, 2024
The role of translation in shedding light on North Korea – Ep. 324
North Korea News Podcast

The role of translation in shedding light on North Korea – Ep. 324

Retired CIA officer Stephen Mercado discusses how analysts can mine non-Korean sources for insights into DPRK life

The role of translation in shedding light on North Korea – Ep. 324
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News January 10, 2024
Predicting 2024: Why the writing is on the wall for an inter-Korean border clash
Analysis

Predicting 2024: Why the writing is on the wall for an inter-Korean border clash

In first of two-part series, NK Pro forecasts the biggest North Korea developments in the year ahead

Predicting 2024: Why the writing is on the wall for an inter-Korean border clash
NK ProNK Pro January 10, 2024
Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine
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Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine

US, ROK and other signatories raise concern about proliferation, say they’re monitoring what Moscow provides in return

Nearly 50 countries condemn Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine
Joe SmithJoe Smith January 10, 2024
Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023
News

Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023

Report points to problems transferring cash due to border closures, as expert says fundraising will only get harder

Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer January 9, 2024
Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake
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Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake

Letter appears to be first of kind sent to Japan, in what expert calls effort to portray North Korea as ‘normal country’

Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Japanese PM over New Year’s Day quake
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy January 8, 2024
For first time ever, North Korean ballistic missiles wreak havoc in actual war
Analysis

For first time ever, North Korean ballistic missiles wreak havoc in actual war

Russia’s use of DPRK missiles in Ukraine is major milestone for Pyongyang, and ominous sign for nonproliferation efforts

For first time ever, North Korean ballistic missiles wreak havoc in actual war
Ankit PandaAnkit Panda January 8, 2024
How South Korea’s Security Council stint could exacerbate North Korea issues
Analysis

How South Korea’s Security Council stint could exacerbate North Korea issues

Some fear Seoul will use role to deny sanctions exemptions or derail diplomacy, though others predict little impact

How South Korea’s Security Council stint could exacerbate North Korea issues
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll January 5, 2024
Russia launched multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine, US says
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Russia launched multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine, US says

White House says DPRK recently supplied launchers and dozens of missiles to Russia in escalation of weapons cooperation

Russia launched multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine, US says
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Shreyas Reddy January 5, 2024
South Korea to dissolve foundation in charge of inter-Korean industrial park
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South Korea to dissolve foundation in charge of inter-Korean industrial park

Seoul cites cost of operating foundation and unauthorized North Korean activity at Kaesong complex closed since 2016

South Korea to dissolve foundation in charge of inter-Korean industrial park
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy January 4, 2024
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