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Russia could provide farmland to North Koreans in Far East, governor says

Russia could provide farmland to North Koreans in Far East, governor says

Head of Primorsky Krai says delegation from region will visit DPRK this year to discuss tourism and trade cooperation

Russia could provide farmland to North Koreans in Far East, governor says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 13, 2023
How North Korea pillories the South’s fertility crisis, while ignoring its own
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How North Korea pillories the South’s fertility crisis, while ignoring its own

State propaganda blames capitalism for low birth rates in other countries but praises DPRK mothers as ‘labor heroes’

How North Korea pillories the South’s fertility crisis, while ignoring its own
Leslie Perez November 10, 2023
North Korea to shutter embassy in Nepal, at least fifth closure in recent weeks

North Korea to shutter embassy in Nepal, at least fifth closure in recent weeks

DPRK ambassador blames ‘recession’ and geopolitical changes, as expert says Pyongyang increasingly looking inward

North Korea to shutter embassy in Nepal, at least fifth closure in recent weeks
Joe Smith
Joe Smith November 9, 2023
North Koreans still running restaurant in Laos to earn cash for regime: Report

North Koreans still running restaurant in Laos to earn cash for regime: Report

Managers of restaurant in Vientiane reportedly assisted DPRK IT workers and were previously sanctioned by Seoul

North Koreans still running restaurant in Laos to earn cash for regime: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 9, 2023
China denies North Korean banker laundered cryptocurrency within its borders

China denies North Korean banker laundered cryptocurrency within its borders

Statement to UN Panel of Experts comes after member state alleged Sim Hyon Sop helped DPRK procure $24M in stolen crypto

China denies North Korean banker laundered cryptocurrency within its borders
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 7, 2023
North Korea in October 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in October 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from October 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023

North Korea in October 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro November 3, 2023
State media review: North Korea blames Israel and US for Gaza hospital bombing
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State media review: North Korea blames Israel and US for Gaza hospital bombing

An in-depth analysis of commentary on Middle East, calls to boost fishing yields, a state newspaper anniversary and more

State media review: North Korea blames Israel and US for Gaza hospital bombing
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 2, 2023
The intertwined histories of the two Koreas, and what the future holds – Ep. 313
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The intertwined histories of the two Koreas, and what the future holds – Ep. 313

Victor Cha and Ramon Pachero Pardo discuss their new book and share anecdotes from their time on the peninsula

The intertwined histories of the two Koreas, and what the future holds – Ep. 313
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News November 1, 2023
North Korea appears to blow past oil cap using illicit transfers at sea: Report
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North Korea appears to blow past oil cap using illicit transfers at sea: Report

Information provided to UN Panel of Experts suggests DPRK likely exceeded 500,000 barrel limit in first five months

North Korea appears to blow past oil cap using illicit transfers at sea: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 1, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s closure of multiple embassies overseas
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What to make of North Korea’s closure of multiple embassies overseas

Weak economy and sanctions likely driving shakeup, with broad implications for diplomacy, humanitarian aid and more

What to make of North Korea’s closure of multiple embassies overseas
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 1, 2023
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