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Flood-destroyed bridges likely to obstruct North Korean nuke program, arms sales
New imagery confirms more damage to rail and road infrastructure that links military facilities, impeding production
August 6, 2024
Ask a North Korean: How do people get where they need to go in the DPRK?
An escapee writes about trains, planes and automobiles and why the main form of transportation is one’s own two legs
North Korea set to increasingly use ‘gray zone’ tactics to challenge US: Report
DPRK and others look to exploit space between diplomacy and conflict to threaten without provoking war, NIC warns
August 6, 2024
Number of North Koreans entering Russia skyrocketed in first half, data shows
Russians also crossed into DPRK in largest numbers in years as Kim-Putin summit drove exchanges to new heights
August 5, 2024
Putin offers flood aid to North Korea, but Kim Jong Un says no thanks for now
Expert says DPRK leader is pushing narrative that he can overcome crisis without outside help
August 5, 2024
Kim Jong Un slams ROK media over flood coverage and claims no deaths in Sinuiju
Leader’s remarks suggest DPRK will not accept aid offered by South Korea’s Red Cross
August 3, 2024
North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to July 31, 2024
August 2, 2024
Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 to July 31, 2024
August 2, 2024
ROK Red Cross offers humanitarian aid to North Korea after devastating floods
Despite extensive damage, expert says DPRK unlikely to accept assistance as it plays up Kim Jong Un’s disaster response
August 2, 2024
North Korean media hails ‘benevolent’ Kim Jong Un for inspecting flood damage
An in-depth analysis of efforts to blame flooding on local officials, new envoys, Olympic coverage and more
August 1, 2024
