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North Korea opens massive greenhouse complex, but makes false claims about size
Claims about bulldozing major military bases to build ‘world’s largest’ farm mislead public about project, NK Pro finds
March 18, 2024
South Korea reconvenes advisory body on unification plans with North Korea
Activist says body has no power to set policy but that members could help push updates to outdated inter-Korean policy
March 15, 2024
Nonprofits urge UN to update ‘historic’ report on North Korea human rights abuse
Activists say new Commission of Inquiry report needed to address issues under Kim Jong Un and draw attention to problem
March 15, 2024
Russia has fired North Korean missiles at Ukraine some 50 times, prosecutors say
Ukraine alleges DPRK missiles have struck at least six regions, singling out ballistic missile attacks on Kharkiv
March 15, 2024
State media review: North Korea lauds nation’s ‘mom’ Kim Jong Un on women’s day
An in-depth review of lip service for gender equality, a report on soccer victory, Tree Planting Day and more
March 14, 2024
Victims of North Korean repatriation campaign sue for compensation in ROK court
First ROK lawsuit over case alleges DPRK lured Koreans in Japan with false promises and that Seoul didn’t protect them
March 14, 2024
What can still be done about widespread human rights abuses in North Korea
Little has changed since UN detailed crimes against humanity, but experts see ways to build on success raising awareness
March 14, 2024
South Korean pastor arrested in Russia worked with North Korean defectors: NGO
Global Love Rice Sharing Foundation says Baek Kwang-soon helped escapees in Far East but denies he engaged in spying
March 12, 2024
Why North Korea finally embraced 4G mobile networks, years after rest of world
Experts say growing consumer demand likely drove change but that regime’s paranoia will ensure it remains a step behind
March 12, 2024
How a surge in medical imports reveals new opportunities to engage North Korea
DPRK trade trends point to greater medical need or shifting policies, suggesting Pyongyang would be open to aid
March 12, 2024
