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North Korea calls for abolishing UN human rights office in Seoul

North Korea calls for abolishing UN human rights office in Seoul

Foreign ministry portrays office as working for US, as it co-hosts event featuring special envoy for DPRK human rights

North Korea calls for abolishing UN human rights office in Seoul
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 1, 2023
South Korea’s on-again, off-again relationship with nuclear weapons

South Korea’s on-again, off-again relationship with nuclear weapons

North Korean threats and anxiety about US extended deterrence have led ROK to flirt with developing nukes since 1970s

South Korea’s on-again, off-again relationship with nuclear weapons
James Fretwell
James Fretwell February 1, 2023
North Korean leaders’ unique gifts: From a signed basketball to stuffed turtle

North Korean leaders’ unique gifts: From a signed basketball to stuffed turtle

A new propaganda book showcases never-before-seen items that offer a window into DPRK’s relations with outside world

North Korean leaders’ unique gifts: From a signed basketball to stuffed turtle
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 31, 2023
Pentagon chief says US-ROK drills will help them see ‘eye to eye’ on North Korea

Pentagon chief says US-ROK drills will help them see ‘eye to eye’ on North Korea

Lloyd Austin stresses US extended deterrence when asked about talk of South Korea developing nuclear weapons

Pentagon chief says US-ROK drills will help them see ‘eye to eye’ on North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 31, 2023
What’s left of the foreign community in Pyongyang, three years into pandemic
NK PRO

What’s left of the foreign community in Pyongyang, three years into pandemic

NK Pro has compiled a comprehensive update of diplomatic and business presence in North Korea as of Jan. 2023

What’s left of the foreign community in Pyongyang, three years into pandemic
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 31, 2023
North Korea blasts NATO chief’s visit to South as prelude to ‘new Cold War’

North Korea blasts NATO chief’s visit to South as prelude to ‘new Cold War’

Jens Stoltenberg says global threats are interconnected and repeats US claim that DPRK is providing weapons to Russia

North Korea blasts NATO chief’s visit to South as prelude to ‘new Cold War’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 30, 2023
Why North Korea mistrusts but depends on its foreign-educated elite
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Why North Korea mistrusts but depends on its foreign-educated elite

Pyongyang regards most who study abroad as Manchurian candidates that are fundamentally disloyal to the Kims

Why North Korea mistrusts but depends on its foreign-educated elite
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov January 30, 2023
Kim Yo Jong says US putting Europe in danger by providing tanks to Ukraine

Kim Yo Jong says US putting Europe in danger by providing tanks to Ukraine

Statement by North Korean leader’s sister comes week after White House presented evidence of DPRK arms sales to Russia

Kim Yo Jong says US putting Europe in danger by providing tanks to Ukraine
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim January 28, 2023
In new book, Mike Pompeo talks tough about ‘bloodthirsty toad’ Kim Jong Un

In new book, Mike Pompeo talks tough about ‘bloodthirsty toad’ Kim Jong Un

Former secretary of state stresses hardline approach as potential presidential candidates stake out positions on DPRK

In new book, Mike Pompeo talks tough about ‘bloodthirsty toad’ Kim Jong Un
James Fretwell
James Fretwell January 27, 2023
Mane supplier? Russia reveals stable that may have sent horses to Kim Jong Un
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Mane supplier? Russia reveals stable that may have sent horses to Kim Jong Un

Trade data names individual who received approval to export horses to North Korea last year, ahead of Nov. shipment

Mane supplier? Russia reveals stable that may have sent horses to Kim Jong Un
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 27, 2023