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State media review: North Korea says ‘no reason’ it can’t meet with Japan
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State media review: North Korea says ‘no reason’ it can’t meet with Japan

An in-depth analysis of Pyongyang’s conditions for talks with Tokyo, rice transplanting and Russian volunteer farm labor

State media review: North Korea says ‘no reason’ it can’t meet with Japan
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 1, 2023
Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch

Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch

Sister of leader defends right to use space and says DPRK ‘certain’ to deploy spy satellite soon

Kim Yo Jong denounces US over criticism of North Korea’s failed satellite launch
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 1, 2023
Evacuation warnings in Seoul, North Korean children’s books and more – Ep. 291
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Evacuation warnings in Seoul, North Korean children’s books and more – Ep. 291

ROK issues ‘wartime alerts’ over satellite launch, and Dafna Zur discusses how DPRK translated Anne Frank’s diary

Evacuation warnings in Seoul, North Korean children’s books and more – Ep. 291
NK News
NK News May 31, 2023
What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening
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What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening

Uptick in specific rumors suggests DPRK preparing to eventually end COVID controls, but timing remains in question

What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 31, 2023
North Korea says it failed to launch spy satellite but will try again soon

North Korea says it failed to launch spy satellite but will try again soon

Seoul issues ‘wartime alert’ to evacuate over launch, says space launch vehicle splashed down west of ROK

North Korea says it failed to launch spy satellite but will try again soon
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 31, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol calls on nonproliferation group to tackle North Korean nuke threat

Yoon Suk-yeol calls on nonproliferation group to tackle North Korean nuke threat

South Korean president warns DPRK illegally advancing weapons programs in message to Proliferation Security Initiative

Yoon Suk-yeol calls on nonproliferation group to tackle North Korean nuke threat
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 30, 2023
North Korea hacked an election body. But political interference wasn’t the goal.
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North Korea hacked an election body. But political interference wasn’t the goal.

Experts say DPRK likely sought intel rather than to undermine ROK polls, though risks of election meddling are growing

North Korea hacked an election body. But political interference wasn’t the goal.
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 30, 2023
Seoul voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s election to WHO executive board

Seoul voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s election to WHO executive board

South Korea says DPRK’s sanctions violations call into question its fitness to contribute to global health on the board

Seoul voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s election to WHO executive board
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 30, 2023
Chinese ambassador thanks North Korea for allowing ‘special’ entry in March

Chinese ambassador thanks North Korea for allowing ‘special’ entry in March

Remark appears to confirm DPRK made one-off exception to COVID controls to allow Wang Yajun to take up post in Pyongyang

Chinese ambassador thanks North Korea for allowing ‘special’ entry in March
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 29, 2023
North Korea protests denial of Dutch visas for women’s football tournament

North Korea protests denial of Dutch visas for women’s football tournament

Statement implies DPRK intended to send team in June, though expert says this doesn’t mean it will ease border controls

North Korea protests denial of Dutch visas for women’s football tournament