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Why a report North Korea executed kids for watching K-dramas demands skepticism
Claim about execution of over 30 middle schoolers relies on dubious sourcing but shouldn’t distract from real crackdowns
July 17, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses the DPRK’s threats against balloon launches, his recent trip to Ulaanbaatar and more
July 17, 2024
Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report
Research finds widespread exploitation, but expert says report doesn't address overseas and corporate use of DPRK labor
July 16, 2024
Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff
Trip by head of Food and Agriculture Organization is promising sign for return of aid workers and tourists, experts say
July 16, 2024
ROK pastor arrested in Russia still in limbo, raising fears of hostage diplomacy
Experts say Baek Kwang-soon likely targeted for work with North Korean defectors, as Moscow and Seoul silent on his case
July 12, 2024
Ask a North Korean: Why a party propagandist decided to escape the DPRK
Soo-ah went from warning citizens about the false promise of defecting to crossing the Yalu River to flee to the South
Seoul mayor uses North Korean human rights event to call for ROK to go nuclear
Oh Se-hoon says ROK nukes could improve DPRK human rights, though expert expresses reservations about linking issues
July 11, 2024
State media review: North Korea mourns one Kim leader, while glorifying another
An in-depth analysis of Kim Il Sung death memorials, a letter to Iran’s president, a worker’s confession and more
July 11, 2024
Park Hyangsu: Why North Korea’s unification rejection shocked Koreans in Japan
Activist who grew up in pro-DPRK enclave discusses impact of new policy on Chongryon organization
July 11, 2024
What to make of reports that China plans to send back all North Korean workers
Repatriation of thousands of laborers could be retaliation over DPRK-Russia ties and would cut off huge revenue source
July 11, 2024
