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State media review: Putin, Kim Jong Un celebrate Korea’s liberation from Japan
An in-depth analysis of the leaders’ letter exchange, Liberation Day propaganda, Typhoon Khanun’s aftermath and more
August 17, 2023
South Korea must do more to help the children of North Koreans born in China
Seoul lumps third-country-born kids with other defectors, but they need targeted help to adjust to life in ROK
August 17, 2023
North Korea breaks its silence on Travis King, but leaves his fate up in the air
DPRK uses American soldier’s case to take swipe at US, while suggesting it may wash its hands of ‘intruder’ in the end
August 16, 2023
North Korea slams US over planned Security Council meeting on DPRK human rights
Expert says Pyongyang eager to criticize alleged abuses in other countries but bristles at any mention of its own
August 16, 2023
Seoul officials demand China refrain from repatriating North Korean defectors
Unification minister calls on Beijing to abide by global norms, as thousands could be sent home when the DPRK reopens
August 16, 2023
Overseas North Koreans face lengthy reeducation when borders open, defectors say
Pyongyang will be extremely suspicious of those who have lived abroad for years during pandemic, escapees tell NK News
August 15, 2023
China opposes UN Security Council meeting on North Korean human rights abuses
Beijing’s mission to UN criticizes ‘politicization’ of human rights issues, but meeting still likely to take place
August 15, 2023
WHO receives sanctions exemption to send disaster relief to North Korea
UN sanctions body approves proposal to ship tents for humanitarian aid efforts, as DPRK grapples with typhoon damage
August 14, 2023
North Korean leader blames ‘irresponsible’ officials for typhoon damage
State media reports Kim Jong Un visited flooded farmlands on east coast, mobilized military to aid locals
August 14, 2023
US requests UN Security Council meeting to discuss North Korea human rights
Washington says briefing next week would be first since 2017 and is ‘long overdue’
August 11, 2023
