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Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties
Experts say tourism and desire to transport DPRK laborers are likely behind proposal but question its feasibility
November 29, 2023
The role of the UN Command in keeping peace with North Korea – Ep. 318
Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Andrew Harrison talks about how 17 member states help uphold the Korean War Armistice
November 29, 2023
Human rights group slams decision to jail ROK man for poem praising North Korea
Amnesty International decries censorship after man sentenced to 14 months in prison for entering DPRK writing contest
November 29, 2023
North Korea reports on China’s arrest of two Michaels following new allegations
Expert says rare state media mention of Canadians’ case appears tied to Spavor’s recent accusations against Kovrig
November 28, 2023
Why it matters if South Koreans personally know a North Korean defector
Few in ROK have met escapee, but personal contact influences views on defector support, inter-Korean issues and more
November 28, 2023
Reopening in slow motion: The growing risks of North Korea’s two-tiered scheme
DPRK is playing favorites with Russia and China, suggesting full return of diplomats and tourists could be long way off
November 27, 2023
New report maps chain of accountability for North Korean human rights abuses
Human rights group says it has detailed command structure of two ministries in bid to help determine criminal liability
November 24, 2023
North Korea’s election reforms are not the first time voters have had a choice
Single-candidate polls are the norm, but past examples of competitive elections provide precedent for making changes
November 24, 2023
State media review: North Korea extols ‘heroic’ moms raising soldiers for regime
An in-depth analysis of Mother’s Day celebrations, criticism of US weapons sales and silence about a new missile holiday
November 23, 2023
Filming treacherous defections from North Korea – Ep. 316
Sue Mi Terry discusses her documentary ‘Beyond Utopia’ and the underground networks that help people escape the DPRK
November 22, 2023
