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North Korea invites foreign golfers to join tournament, but doesn’t say when
Tourism website’s promotion of amateur golf likely ‘aspirational’ rather than sign of imminent reopening, expert says
August 8, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What’s different about food in North and South Korea?
Most in DPRK worry about whether they can eat rather than what, but some dishes still elicit nostalgia for defectors
What recent delegation visits reveal about North Korea’s evolving COVID playbook
DPRK appears willing to bend rules for its friends, while still citing virus fears to keep out those deemed troublesome
August 4, 2023
Ex-UN expert says China, Russia sabotaging North Korea sanctions investigations
Eric Penton-Voak says Beijing and Moscow have diluted UN Panel of Experts report, months after being forced to step down
August 4, 2023
Last orders: North Korean restaurants close their doors across Southeast Asia
Sanctions or COVID controls have led to decline in eateries accused of supporting DPRK state, though many remain
August 4, 2023
Surveillance state: How intensified Chinese border security hurts North Koreans
Imagery reveals vast security network along border that has made it harder for people to flee and smuggle food
August 4, 2023
North Korea in July 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023
August 3, 2023
Timeline: From a US soldier’s border crossing to North Korea’s military parade
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 - July 31
August 3, 2023
State media review: North Korea says people overflowing with pride after parade
An in-depth analysis of military parade aftermath, criticism of ROK human rights, tourist area renovations and more
August 2, 2023
Surge in North Korean grain imports lays bare deepening hunger crisis
Experts say sharp uptick in first half points to growing food shortages but warn little could reach those most in need
August 2, 2023
