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North Korea says it’s open to dope-testing after Asian Games success
Critics say DPRK weightlifters, free from steroid and other testing for years, pack unfair advantage
October 12, 2023
How North Korea is weighing in on Hamas attacks on Israel – Ep. 310
The NK News team discusses the Hamas attacks, the Asian Games, a DPRK-Russia crypto ‘shadow economy’ and more
October 11, 2023
North Korea blames Israel’s ‘ceaseless criminal acts’ for Hamas conflict
State media reports highlight casualties on both sides in denunciation of Israel, but omit details of Hamas strikes
October 10, 2023
North Korean weapons not decisive but could sustain Russia in Ukraine: Experts
DPRK could send amunition, spare parts or rocket launchers but such support would not make ‘transformative difference’
October 10, 2023
Suspending military deal with North Korea would do more harm than good: Experts
Seoul’s new defense minister compared South Korea to Israel in apparent bid to scrap Comprehensive Military Agreement
October 10, 2023
North Korea condemns deadliest attack on Syrian government forces in nine years
Pyongyang’s support for Assad government highlights longstanding solidarity between the two hereditary regimes
October 9, 2023
North Korean women fall to Japan in Asian Games soccer final
Nadeshiko Japan pours it on after close first half to take gold, though DPRK athletes performed better in other sports
October 9, 2023
Inside North Korea’s plot to assassinate South Korean leader with explosives
Retired ROK Lt. Gen. Chun In-bum tells NK News about his experiences of deadly DPRK bombing in Burma 40 years ago
October 9, 2023
Ukraine war drives drop in US support for defending Seoul from North Korea: Poll
Survey finds only half of public favors using US troops to repel DPRK attack, blaming partisan split on aid to Kyiv
October 6, 2023
North Korean women’s basketball team loses out on bronze to ROK at Asian Games
Inter-Korean tensions palpable as rivals clash, but DPRK achieves best result in decades and shows off new star
October 6, 2023
