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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
North Korea hurls racist and sexist insults at new US human rights envoy
Criticism of Julie Turner as ‘wicked woman’ of ‘uncertain ethnicity’ reflects DPRK’s regressive views, experts say
August 2, 2023
Travis King’s fate still up in the air, two weeks after he fled to North Korea
Experts say Pyongyang’s silence suggests talks on release of American soldier could drag on longer than initially feared
August 1, 2023
US Senate appoints North Korean human rights envoy after six-year vacancy
Julie Turner has said she seeks to empower DPRK escapees and resume Security Council briefings on country’s human rights
July 31, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol appoints new unification minister despite opposition objections
Kim Yung-ho’s inauguration comes as ministry cuts personnel overseeing dialogue and cooperation with North Korea
July 28, 2023
UN chief calls for ‘surge in diplomacy’ to denuclearize Korean Peninsula
Guterres calls Korean War armistice ‘foundation’ for peace on anniversary of signing, warns of rising tensions
July 27, 2023
