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North Korea upgrades facilities on China border in sign of prep to expand trade
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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 upgrades facilities on China border in sign of prep to expand trade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 8, 2023
North Korea slams ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills that Seoul denies took place

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

North Korea slams ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills that Seoul denies took place
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 7, 2023
Why North Korea’s state ideology appeals to some in Africa – Ep. 278
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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

Why North Korea’s state ideology appeals to some in Africa – Ep. 278
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News March 7, 2023
What North Korea has learned from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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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

What North Korea has learned from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Daniel Pinkston
Daniel Pinkston March 7, 2023
Why young Japanese see North Korea as the biggest threat to their country

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

Why young Japanese see North Korea as the biggest threat to their country
Justin Yeo
Justin Yeo March 7, 2023
North Korea continues ‘troubling’ nuclear activity at key facilities: IAEA

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

North Korea continues ‘troubling’ nuclear activity at key facilities: IAEA
Arius Derr
Arius Derr March 7, 2023
Intercepting North Korean ICBM test would be ‘declaration of war’: Kim Yo Jong

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

Intercepting North Korean ICBM test would be ‘declaration of war’: Kim Yo Jong
North Korea says US and ROK planning nuclear attack against Kim Jong Un

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 Korea says US and ROK planning nuclear attack against Kim Jong Un
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 6, 2023
North Korean doctors performing surgeries in Libya, graphic photos show

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

North Korean doctors performing surgeries in Libya, graphic photos show
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 6, 2023
Timeline: From a missile-heavy military parade to urgent food issues
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Timeline: From a missile-heavy military parade to urgent food issues

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 - February 28

Timeline: From a missile-heavy military parade to urgent food issues
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NK Pro March 3, 2023