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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
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
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
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
North Korean delegation joins COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan
Participation shows DPRK’s willingness to engage on environmental issues despite limiting diplomacy since pandemic
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
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
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
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
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