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North Korea upgrades facilities on China border in sign of prep to expand trade
Imagery shows likely disinfection facility built in east, while stalled project near border bridge restarts in west
North Korea slams ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills that Seoul denies took place
Pyongyang accuses ‘enemy’ of firing artillery near border as it ramps up warnings around allies’ spring exercises
Why North Korea’s state ideology appeals to some in Africa – Ep. 278
Alhassan Mamman Muhammad discusses Nigeria-DPRK ties and why he has embraced Kim Il Sung’s Juche thought
What North Korea has learned from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Moscow’s failings will be clear to Pyongyang, though it may not recognize allied strength or its own military weaknesses
Why young Japanese see North Korea as the biggest threat to their country
Tokyo defense planners are more focused on China, but new generation is more concerned about missiles and kidnappings
North Korea continues ‘troubling’ nuclear activity at key facilities: IAEA
UN nuclear chief says Punggye-ri site still ready for underground test and that DPRK is operating main nuclear reactor
Intercepting North Korean ICBM test would be ‘declaration of war’: Kim Yo Jong
Remarks come after US commander reportedly said US will shoot down any ICBM that the DPRK fires toward Pacific region
North Korea says US and ROK planning nuclear attack against Kim Jong Un
Foreign ministry statement comes as allies kick off joint drills with strategic bombers and jets around peninsula
North Korean doctors performing surgeries in Libya, graphic photos show
DPRK medical team that arrived in January is working shifts at local hospital, amid apparent staff shortages
Timeline: From a missile-heavy military parade to urgent food issues
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 - February 28