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Ask a North Korean: Why a DPRK laborer in Russia decided to defect
A recent defector writes about growing disillusioned during 90s famine and how pandemic pushed him to make a break
First tour to North Korea already at capacity, Russian travel firm says
Over 100 people have reportedly signed up for tour organized with Far East region in effort to promote travel to DPRK
January 16, 2024
Echoes of war: North Korea’s artillery display stirs memories of 2010 shelling
DPRK’s aggressive start to 2024 portends more provocations, and this time Pyongyang’s goal likely isn’t negotiations
January 16, 2024
Russian Far East eyes launch of passenger rail service to North Korea in 2024
Primorsky Krai wants to use trains for tourism, though experts say long journeys and low demand remain obstacles
January 15, 2024
North Korea’s rural housing push expands nationwide, adding 20K homes in 2023
NK Pro finds fourfold increase in village openings, with new neighborhoods in nearly every city and county
January 12, 2024
Interview: How a North Korean defector’s daring escape led him to ROK politics
Park Choong-kwon went from studying missiles in DPRK to working at Hyundai Steel and advising the South’s ruling party
January 12, 2024
North Korea has executed citizens for violating COVID rules: Report
Defector testimony appears to be first evidence of executions since DPRK stipulated death penalty for serious violations
January 11, 2024
Predicting 2024: Why Kim Jong Un will meet Xi and Putin, but keep borders shut
In second of two-part series, NK Pro forecasts North Korean labor exports, tourism restart, rejection of aid and more
January 11, 2024
Predicting 2024: Why the writing is on the wall for an inter-Korean border clash
In first of two-part series, NK Pro forecasts the biggest North Korea developments in the year ahead
January 10, 2024
Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023
Report points to problems transferring cash due to border closures, as expert says fundraising will only get harder
January 9, 2024
