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North Korean boat defection sparks debate about gaps in ROK maritime security
Reports claim fisherman made first contact with boat of four defectors, leading some to criticize slow military response
October 27, 2023
How North Korean neighborhood watch groups do dirty work of keeping cities clean
Groups notorious for spying on citizens also mobilize residents for tasks ranging from collecting trash to cutting grass
October 27, 2023
What North Korea can learn from China’s successful agricultural reforms
DPRK is unlikely to embrace privatization, but China’s experience with co-ops of smaller farmers could serve as a guide
October 27, 2023
State media review: North Korea promotes new smartphones at local trade shows
An in-depth analysis of cell phone industry revival, claims of good harvest, criticism of US weapons in Ukraine and more
October 26, 2023
US, ROK and Japan condemn North Korean arms sales to Russia in joint statement
Three countries say weapons deliveries increase ‘human toll’ of Ukraine war, after US released evidence of transactions
October 26, 2023
US lawmaker urges action over import of seafood processed by North Koreans
Report finds that DPRK laborers illegally working in China continue to process seafood that ends up in US
October 25, 2023
Korean Americans’ messages to long-lost relatives in North Korea – Ep. 312
Paul Kyumin Lee of Divided Families USA discusses a project to create a registry of divided families in America
October 25, 2023
40 North Korean defectors reached South Korea in third quarter: Seoul
Interviews with new arrivals suggest threat of repatriation is driving North Koreans in China to flee, expert says
October 24, 2023
Several North Koreans in ROK custody after crossing sea border by boat: Seoul
South Korean authorities say presumed defectors are under investigation after being found off east coast Tuesday morning
October 24, 2023
Family appeals to UN to stop repatriation of North Korean woman in China
Appeal says Kim Sun-hyang is being held in Chinese prison, naming one of 2,000 who face forced return for first time
October 23, 2023
