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Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday
An in-depth analysis of North Korean leader’s letters, criticism of NATO, claims of bumper harvest and a new envoy
October 11, 2024
New report documents huge surge in North Korean crackdowns on outside info
DPRK restrictions on info access have led to over 40-fold rise in related human rights violations, Seoul nonprofit finds
October 10, 2024
Jihyun Park: A woman’s journey from North Korea to British politics
The defector-activist discusses her two escapes from the DPRK and her fight for global recognition of North Korea issues
October 10, 2024
North Korean trash balloons could pose bioterrorism threat, Seoul warns
Head of disease control agency calls for stockpiling vaccines as DPRK launches balloons for second straight day
October 8, 2024
North Korea has expanded notorious political prison in northeast, imagery shows
Over a dozen buildings built or renovated at concentration camp No. 16 since 2022 in sign facility is operational
October 7, 2024
Where things stand with North Korea’s unfinished crusade against reunification
Vestiges of old policy remain months after Kim Jong Un labeled South an enemy state, raising doubts about his intentions
October 7, 2024
Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team
An in-depth analysis of praise for North Korean athletes, criticism of Israel, a day for the elderly and more
October 4, 2024
North Korean elites are unhappy. But don’t expect a mass exodus.
High-level defections highlight a loss of hope among DPRK officials, a growing cause of concern for Kim Jong Un’s rule
October 4, 2024
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 31, 2024
October 3, 2024
CIA seeks new North Korean informants, declaring it’s ‘open for business’
US agency releases Korean instructions on how to contact securely in bid to expand intel-gathering on secretive country
October 3, 2024
