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North Korea’s deeply flawed intel ops on the war in Ukraine
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North Korea’s deeply flawed intel ops on the war in Ukraine

Pyongyang is keen to learn from the conflict, but ideological biases mean it’s likely to draw the wrong conclusions

North Korea’s deeply flawed intel ops on the war in Ukraine
Daniel Pinkston
Daniel Pinkston March 1, 2023
Japan says it won’t rule out sending aid to North Korea if it returns abductees

Japan says it won’t rule out sending aid to North Korea if it returns abductees

Experts say Pyongyang unlikely to agree to such terms due to fundamental disagreements on issue

Japan says it won’t rule out sending aid to North Korea if it returns abductees
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi March 1, 2023
Promoting creative engagement with North Korea – Ep. 277
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Promoting creative engagement with North Korea – Ep. 277

Keith Luse explains how a lack of information on all sides diminishes opportunities for breakthroughs in talks

Promoting creative engagement with North Korea – Ep. 277
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News February 28, 2023
World Food Program seeks to triple funding for food assistance in North Korea

World Food Program seeks to triple funding for food assistance in North Korea

UN organization says it will need $42M for DPRK programs in first half, a sign of preparations for eventual reopening

World Food Program seeks to triple funding for food assistance in North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 28, 2023
The despot and The Worm: Remembering Dennis Rodman’s strange North Korea odyssey

The despot and The Worm: Remembering Dennis Rodman’s strange North Korea odyssey

Ten years on, the eccentric NBA star’s friendship with Kim Jong Un stands as one of stranger chapters in DPRK history

The despot and The Worm: Remembering Dennis Rodman’s strange North Korea odyssey
Oliver Jia
Oliver Jia February 27, 2023
US indicts Russian for smuggling electronic devices and software to North Korea

US indicts Russian for smuggling electronic devices and software to North Korea

Man allegedly gave hazardous gas detector to Russia-based DPRK diplomat and other electronic devices to Moscow, US says

US indicts Russian for smuggling electronic devices and software to North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 27, 2023
US nuclear submarine visits ROK port as allies focus on deterring North Korea

US nuclear submarine visits ROK port as allies focus on deterring North Korea

US Navy says fast-attack submarine USS Springfield arrived in Busan last week for scheduled port visit

US nuclear submarine visits ROK port as allies focus on deterring North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 27, 2023
North Korea slams US-ROK visit to submarine base as ‘nuclear war demonstration’

North Korea slams US-ROK visit to submarine base as ‘nuclear war demonstration’

Foreign ministry statement equates military drills to ‘declaration of war,’ as allies reaffirm extended deterrence

North Korea slams US-ROK visit to submarine base as ‘nuclear war demonstration’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 24, 2023
North Korea blames ‘evil’ US for Ukraine war, one year after Russia’s invasion

North Korea blames ‘evil’ US for Ukraine war, one year after Russia’s invasion

New commentary repeats Kremlin talking points on NATO and ‘denazifying’ Ukraine, as Pyongyang bolsters ties with Moscow

North Korea blames ‘evil’ US for Ukraine war, one year after Russia’s invasion
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 24, 2023
State media review: North Korea rejects humanitarian aid as ‘poison candy’
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State media review: North Korea rejects humanitarian aid as ‘poison candy’

An in-depth analysis of calls to resist outside help, praise for a new greenhouse farm, an animated love story and more

State media review: North Korea rejects humanitarian aid as ‘poison candy’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 23, 2023