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North Korea breaks ground on six new factories in a week in development push
News

North Korea breaks ground on six new factories in a week in development push

Experts say top officials at events likely tasked with overseeing 20x10 projects, signaling regime’s economic priorities

North Korea breaks ground on six new factories in a week in development push
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin March 7, 2024
Kim Jong Un leads military drill simulating takeover of South Korean guard posts
News

Kim Jong Un leads military drill simulating takeover of South Korean guard posts

North Korean leader calls for better ‘war preparations’ as US and ROK continue large-scale Freedom Shield drills

Kim Jong Un leads military drill simulating takeover of South Korean guard posts
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 7, 2024
Fears of Trump return shake a Washington that has all but forgotten North Korea
Columns

Fears of Trump return shake a Washington that has all but forgotten North Korea

Apathy about DPRK will likely persist if Biden is reelected, but Beltway insiders expect dramatic changes if Trump wins

Fears of Trump return shake a Washington that has all but forgotten North Korea
Andrei LankovAndrei Lankov March 6, 2024
Shoddy construction raises questions about Kim Jong Un’s new ‘rural revolution’
Analysis

Shoddy construction raises questions about Kim Jong Un’s new ‘rural revolution’

Five-year-old apartments already deteriorating in town where North Korea launched new project, state media reveals

Shoddy construction raises questions about Kim Jong Un’s new ‘rural revolution’
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 6, 2024
New film champions ROK’s first president, and his hardline stance on North Korea
Analysis

New film champions ROK’s first president, and his hardline stance on North Korea

‘Birth of Korea’ offers revisionist take of Rhee Syngman, winning conservative fans but misconstruing history

New film champions ROK’s first president, and his hardline stance on North Korea
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal March 5, 2024
North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, but not his summit with Trump
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North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, but not his summit with Trump

State media marks fifth anniversary of summit with Vietnam while making no mention of failed US-DPRK talks on same visit

North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, but not his summit with Trump
Joe SmithJoe Smith | Joon Ha Park March 4, 2024
North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Analysis

North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024

North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro March 1, 2024
Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan
Analysis

Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 to February 29, 2024

Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan
NK ProNK Pro March 1, 2024
Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘ashamed and sorry’ for neglecting economy
News

Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘ashamed and sorry’ for neglecting economy

North Korean leader calls for ‘rural industrial revolution’ in speech at ceremony kicking off ‘20x10 policy’

Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘ashamed and sorry’ for neglecting economy
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 29, 2024
Lee Nak-yon calls for Yoon administration to seek summit with North Korea
News

Lee Nak-yon calls for Yoon administration to seek summit with North Korea

Progressive politician suggests Moon Jae-in play role in engaging Pyongyang, stresses need to reduce military tensions

Lee Nak-yon calls for Yoon administration to seek summit with North Korea
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 27, 2024
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