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How North Korea compels citizens to spy on each other with new surveillance law
Revision to Mass Reporting Act targets activities that undermine regime, reflecting Kim Jong Un’s growing paranoia
January 14, 2025
Ukraine ready to ‘hand over Kim Jong Un’s soldiers’ in prisoner swap: Zelensky
Kyiv also releases interrogation footage suggesting one of two captured North Koreans may not want to return to DPRK
January 13, 2025
Why honoring North Koreans killed in Ukraine war could pose major risk to regime
Mounting casualties imperil Kim Jong Un’s ability to maintain secrecy around sensitive deployment to Russia
January 10, 2025
Forecast 2025: Why Kim Jong Un’s market crackdowns will spark social unrest
In second of two-part series, NK Pro predicts economic crisis, AI in state media, a U-turn on foreign tourists and more
January 10, 2025
Andrei Lankov: Why North Korean troops won’t make a difference in Ukraine war
Expert delves into DPRK-Russia cooperation, Pyongyang’s ties with Beijing and when Westerners will be able to return
January 9, 2025
Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships
State media warns of frigid temperatures and strong winds in country where most rely on firewood and coal to stay warm
January 9, 2025
A window into division: Where to catch a glimpse of North Korea near Seoul
While the JSA is currently off-limits, there are many other inter-Korean sites worth visiting not far from ROK capital
January 8, 2025
North Korea has yet to confirm Pyongyang marathon will go ahead: Tour agency
International partner says DPRK may not hold April event despite reports it will take place for first time in 6 years
January 8, 2025
Russia appears to deploy North Korean 170mm artillery for use against Ukraine
Video shows soldier describing Koksan self-propelled gun as ‘gift from Kim Jong Un’ as Russia faces depleted stocks
January 8, 2025
Forced to fight: How North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia abuses human rights
Experts say 12K soldiers waging war against Ukraine are both violators and victims, acting under undefiable orders
January 7, 2025
