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North Korea promises more ‘powerful nuclear weapons’ to counter US ‘domination’

North Korea promises more ‘powerful nuclear weapons’ to counter US ‘domination’

Kim Jong Un leads party meeting deriding ‘severe defect’ in satellite program, pushes for another launch at early date

North Korea promises more ‘powerful nuclear weapons’ to counter US ‘domination’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 19, 2023
North Korea convenes delayed party meeting on economy, defense policy

North Korea convenes delayed party meeting on economy, defense policy

State media reports Kim Jong Un presided over first day of likely multiday plenum but makes no mention of speech

North Korea convenes delayed party meeting on economy, defense policy
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 17, 2023
North Korea wants to remove household solar panels, build community energy farms

North Korea wants to remove household solar panels, build community energy farms

Expert says citizens could lose power without personal panels, which became popular amid chronic energy shortages

North Korea wants to remove household solar panels, build community energy farms
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 14, 2023
One step forward, two back: North Korea’s confounding new financial reforms
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One step forward, two back: North Korea’s confounding new financial reforms

Reports suggest regional banks have more power than ever, even as state reigns in market mechanisms on national level

One step forward, two back: North Korea’s confounding new financial reforms
Peter Ward
Peter Ward June 13, 2023
Web surfing a privilege of only North Korea’s most rarefied elite: Report

Web surfing a privilege of only North Korea’s most rarefied elite: Report

NGO says intrusive security measures mean few even know internet exists, calling access a basic human right

Web surfing a privilege of only North Korea’s most rarefied elite: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 12, 2023
Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals

Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals

Rare inspections tied to economy come amid focus on military, as leader also approves new mural to push personality cult

Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 12, 2023
Russia says it exported 1,300 tons of wheat flour to North Korea in May

Russia says it exported 1,300 tons of wheat flour to North Korea in May

Moscow has released regular updates on grain shipments this year, despite formerly suspending publication of trade data

Russia says it exported 1,300 tons of wheat flour to North Korea in May
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer June 12, 2023
China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery
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China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery

Imports continue to go through quarantine procedures on DPRK side, as authorities maintain COVID controls

China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 9, 2023
Shunning isolation: North Korea’s forgotten attempt to build trade ties with UK
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Shunning isolation: North Korea’s forgotten attempt to build trade ties with UK

Pyongyang has pursued economic exchanges with West in past, showing its status as ‘hermit kingdom’ is not inevitable

Shunning isolation: North Korea’s forgotten attempt to build trade ties with UK
North Korea demolishes homes around suspected nuclear site: Imagery
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North Korea demolishes homes around suspected nuclear site: Imagery

Activity near Kangson uranium enrichment facility on outskirts of Pyongyang likely part of rural development push

North Korea demolishes homes around suspected nuclear site: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2023
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