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China falling? Why a wary North Korea is monitoring Beijing’s economic woes
China’s slowing exports, depreciation of yuan and political turmoil at top could drive DPRK to reevaluate foreign ties
September 8, 2023
Former Governor Bill Richardson helped free Americans in DPRK, but at what cost?
Ex-US Ambassador to UN, who passed away last week, was hailed for his work but it may have interfered with UNC tasks
September 8, 2023
State media review: Chinese delegation to visit North Korea for military parade
An in-depth analysis of celebrations for 75th founding anniversary, taekwondo triumphs, anti-Japan propaganda and more
September 7, 2023
Humanitarian aid does not help ‘peaceful unification’ with North Korea: Minister
Kim Yung-ho says aid should transform DPRK in ‘right direction,’ though expert maintains it shouldn’t be conditional
September 6, 2023
Why Kim Jong Un might want to discuss weapons sales with Putin – Ep. 305
The NK News team discusses North Korea-Russia military cooperation, US-ROK drills, DPRK easing border controls and more
September 6, 2023
Ex-North Korean ambassador to China returned home after decade abroad: Seoul
South Korea foreign ministry says Ji Jae Ryong took flight from Beijing in late August, as DPRK loosens COVID controls
September 6, 2023
Russia likely proposed military drills with North Korea and China, NIS says
ROK intelligence agency also claims Pyongyang instructed spies in South Korea to oppose Fukushima water release
September 5, 2023
Seoul seeks probe of NGOs for sending school supplies and plants to North Korea
Unification ministry claims nonprofits sent aid without permission, as government cracks down on unauthorized exchanges
September 5, 2023
North Korean hackers impersonate nonprofit to target defectors and activists
Phishing campaign against prominent group assisting DPRK escapees sought to steal personal data, security firm says
September 5, 2023
Bill Richardson, governor who helped free Americans from North Korea, dies at 75
‘Undersecretary for thugs’ traveled to DPRK and other authoritarian countries to advocate for detained citizens
September 4, 2023
