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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
North Korean weightlifters skip Olympic qualifier in Cuba despite registering

North Korean weightlifters skip Olympic qualifier in Cuba despite registering

Absence means athletes won’t be able to compete in Paris and suggests DPRK hasn’t eased COVID border controls

North Korean weightlifters skip Olympic qualifier in Cuba despite registering
Brian Oliver
Brian Oliver June 9, 2023
As China’s demands to Seoul multiply, hopes for cooperation on North Korea dim

As China’s demands to Seoul multiply, hopes for cooperation on North Korea dim

Beijing reportedly issued 4 new conditions for improving ties last month, but Yoon is placing his bets on US and Japan

As China’s demands to Seoul multiply, hopes for cooperation on North Korea dim
James Fretwell
James Fretwell June 8, 2023
State media review: North Korea cries foul after IMO condemns missile launches
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State media review: North Korea cries foul after IMO condemns missile launches

An in-depth analysis of criticism of IMO resolution, condolences to India, Children’s Day celebrations and more

State media review: North Korea cries foul after IMO condemns missile launches
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 8, 2023
Seoul’s new National Security Strategy spotlights ‘main enemy’ North Korea

Seoul’s new National Security Strategy spotlights ‘main enemy’ North Korea

Lodestar document ditches goal of ending Korean War, introduces plans to tighten monitoring of inter-Korean exchange

Seoul’s new National Security Strategy spotlights ‘main enemy’ North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 8, 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
What went wrong with North Korea’s spy satellite launch – Ep. 292
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What went wrong with North Korea’s spy satellite launch – Ep. 292

The NK News team talks shuttle diplomacy with Japan, live-fire drills near DMZ, methamphetamines at the border and more

What went wrong with North Korea’s spy satellite launch – Ep. 292
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News June 8, 2023
North Korea’s satellite launch showcases the growing risks of status quo
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North Korea’s satellite launch showcases the growing risks of status quo

Condemning DPRK and issuing new sanctions do little to deter it from launches, raising need for new approaches

North Korea’s satellite launch showcases the growing risks of status quo
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 8, 2023
South Korea wins Security Council seat, pledging to address North Korean weapons

South Korea wins Security Council seat, pledging to address North Korean weapons

Experts say structural limitations and council dysfunction will likely limit Seoul’s ability to elevate DPRK issues

South Korea wins Security Council seat, pledging to address North Korean weapons
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 7, 2023
Disappearance of two North Koreans sets off manhunt in Russian Far East

Disappearance of two North Koreans sets off manhunt in Russian Far East

NGO says ‘search continues’ for woman and son who went missing on Sunday, though reports suggest they may seek to defect

Disappearance of two North Koreans sets off manhunt in Russian Far East
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 7, 2023