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Driving change in North Korea through people, not the regime – Ep. 308
Sokeel Park of Liberty in North Korea discusses need to focus more on DPRK citizens and not just country’s nukes
September 27, 2023
Famous North Korean ferry makes rare visit to port nearest to Russia
NK News analysis shows Mangyongbong-92 at Rajin port, in sign it could transport goods or people between two countries
September 25, 2023
Timeline: From a historic summit to North Korea’s second failed satellite launch
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Aug. 1 – Aug. 31, 2023
September 1, 2023
Chinese ships appears to join race to recover North Korean space rocket wreckage
Data shows unusual vessel movement near splashdown zones, and experts say Beijing may have own reasons to fish up debris
August 30, 2023
North Korean company shows off sanctioned tankers, boasts of illicit activities
DPRK magazine implies Mihyang Shipping acquired vessels, which experts call likely attempt to make ships appear clean
August 17, 2023
North Korean ship resurfaces near DPRK weapons hub after rare trip to Russia
Kum Ya’s voyage raises questions about its role in military cooperation, after Kremlin’s defense chief visited Pyongyang
August 16, 2023
US nuclear submarine visits Jeju ahead of Korean War anniversary
Arrival comes after US nuclear missile submarine visited peninsula last week in show of force against North Korea
July 24, 2023
North Korea’s new cargo ships flock to Chinese ports handling iron and coal
NK Pro analysis points to DPRK’s illicit efforts to generate currency through exports and acquire Chinese ships
July 7, 2023
North Korea plans to build two new naval frigates by 2026, IMO data shows
Expert says DPRK should be able to produce steel for warships if needed, as country moves to upgrade outdated fleet
June 27, 2023
Panama revokes registration of ships tied to North Korea
Maritime authority says it expelled unspecified number of vessels amid concerns about DPRK’s use of flags of convenience
June 26, 2023
