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Kim Jong Un flaunts new $200K Maybach SUV in front of homeless flood victims
North Korean leader likely imported car this year, demonstrating ability to move large sanctioned items like weapons
August 14, 2024
UN says torrential rains damaged North Korean crops in July, with more to come
Waterlogged soil and flooding have likely impacted food production, FAO finds, amid lingering concerns about shortages
August 13, 2024
North Korean trash balloon suspected of igniting forest fire in South
ROK fire authorities are investigating blaze in border area, days after DPRK launched 12th balloon barrage
August 13, 2024
In Paris, North Korea’s Olympians punched well above their weight
DPRK athletes won six medals at first Games in years, but moments when their humanity shone through stole spotlight
August 13, 2024
Kim Jong Un calls for sheltering flood victims in capital, rejecting foreign aid
North Korean leader visits camp for displaced in bid to show the state can provide for people through ‘self-reliance’
August 12, 2024
Against the grain: How North Korean weapons sales could squash food markets
DPRK appears to be importing more grain and paying farmers more, undercutting markets with funds from sales to Russia
August 9, 2024
‘Female virgins’ volunteered for difficult flood recovery work, North Korea says
An in-depth analysis of youth mobilization, Kim Jong Un’s ‘dangerous’ boat inspection, decadent pet ownership and more
August 8, 2024
Seoul says North Korea lured ethnic Koreans from Japan, violating human rights
DPRK misled victims by portraying country as a ‘Paradise on Earth,’ first government investigation into issue concludes
August 7, 2024
North Korean crops off to strong start in first half, satellite data shows
NK Pro finds vegetation has grown better than average, setting up strong harvest if flooding doesn’t spoil progress
August 7, 2024
As North Korea reels from floods, Kim Jong Un finds opportunity in the crisis
Leader has deflected blame and posed as savior, but he can’t afford to ignore need to invest in disaster preparedness
August 7, 2024
