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November 18, 2024

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What North Korean escapees think about Donald Trump’s return to power

What North Korean escapees think about Donald Trump’s return to power

Defectors express hope former president could disrupt status quo on peninsula, but fear he could sideline human rights

What North Korean escapees think about Donald Trump’s return to power
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park November 14, 2024
How Trump’s picks for top posts could shape North Korea policy in second term

How Trump’s picks for top posts could shape North Korea policy in second term

Prospective national security advisor, CIA director and others have pushed hard line on DPRK, but also backed diplomacy

How Trump’s picks for top posts could shape North Korea policy in second term
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Shreyas Reddy November 13, 2024
US, ROK and Japan hold large-scale military drills for second time this year

US, ROK and Japan hold large-scale military drills for second time this year

American aircraft carrier headlines Freedom Edge exercise to deter North Korea and promote interoperability

US, ROK and Japan hold large-scale military drills for second time this year
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park November 13, 2024
French team behind VLC player says it sent ‘Game of Thrones’ to North Korea

French team behind VLC player says it sent ‘Game of Thrones’ to North Korea

Software developers frame balloon launch as protest against regime censorship, but experts dismiss as publicity stunt

French team behind VLC player says it sent ‘Game of Thrones’ to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 13, 2024
North Korean delegation joins COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan

North Korean delegation joins COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan

Participation shows DPRK’s willingness to engage on environmental issues despite limiting diplomacy since pandemic

North Korean delegation joins COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 12, 2024
Fake news about North Korean troops, and a Russian attack on ROK websites
Podcast

Fake news about North Korean troops, and a Russian attack on ROK websites

NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses how misinformation about DPRK soldiers in Russia undermines Ukraine’s interests

Fake news about North Korean troops, and a Russian attack on ROK websites
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News | Shreyas Reddy November 12, 2024
North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet
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North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet

Fighting in Russia’s war opens a Pandora’s box of dangers, from conflict with ROK to undermining support for regime

North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 12, 2024
Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin

Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin

North Korean leader’s decree could lead to more open troop deployments to fight in Ukraine war, expert says

Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 12, 2024
North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence

North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence

‘Korean Architecture’ promotes DPRK buildings and may be part of efforts to raise cash through overseas projects

North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung November 11, 2024
How the Ukraine war could play into Trump’s plans to counter North Korea

How the Ukraine war could play into Trump’s plans to counter North Korea

Former US officials say resolving conflict will be Trump’s first priority but could be a way to gain leverage over DPRK

How the Ukraine war could play into Trump’s plans to counter North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Shreyas Reddy November 11, 2024