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North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s pet project, Swiss ambassador starting work and 90th birthday of Chongryon chief
February 28, 2025
North Korea to open first modern general hospital in October after 5-year delay
Kim Jong Un praises ‘flawless’ Pyongyang General Hospital, which Russia may help furnish with medical equipment
February 28, 2025
Putin meets senior North Korean official amid negotiations around Ukraine war
Experts say list of participants suggests talks focused on DPRK troops and arms shipments in support of Russia
February 28, 2025
North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia to fight Ukraine, Seoul says
South Korean spy agency still assessing scale of reinforcements after DPRK contingent suffered heavy losses
February 27, 2025
Jeongmin Kim: The importance of Track 2 diplomacy on North Korea
NK News correspondent talks Munich Security Conference and why young Koreans may hold key to peninsula matters
February 27, 2025
UN envoy warns funding cuts will impair work of North Korean human rights NGOs
Elizabeth Salmon calls for governments and private donors to provide support after US freezes billions in foreign aid
February 27, 2025
The improbable life of the Chinese-born polyglot who spied for North Korea
Jeong Su-il went from a globe-trotting diplomat to disguised scholar in ROK, landing in prison for aiding Pyongyang
February 26, 2025
Kim Jong Un says army obedience top priority as troops fight in Russia’s war
North Korean leader visits Kim Il Sung University of Politics to check soldier education but doesn’t mention deployment
February 25, 2025
Cleaning up its act: North Korea’s drive to boost anti-doping transparency
With new anti-doping site, DPRK seeks to revamp image alongside efforts to showcase sporting prowess on the world stage
February 25, 2025
North Korean fishermen hidden on Chinese trawlers in Indian Ocean for years: NGO
New report reveals DPRK exploits maritime domain to earn revenue from North Korean fishermen forced to labor
February 24, 2025
