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How North Korea will take advantage of the new US-China Cold War

How North Korea will take advantage of the new US-China Cold War

China needs North Korea to act as a buffer against the U.S.-allied South Korea more than ever

How North Korea will take advantage of the new US-China Cold War
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 6, 2021
North Korean missile experts suspected of supporting Iran’s weapons programs: UN
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North Korean missile experts suspected of supporting Iran’s weapons programs: UN

Panel identifies 13 DPRK technicians accused of visiting Iran, describes transfer of critical missile parts

North Korean missile experts suspected of supporting Iran’s weapons programs: UN
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy April 6, 2021
How Chinese netizens reacted to North Korea’s contentious ballistic missile test
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How Chinese netizens reacted to North Korea’s contentious ballistic missile test

The missile launch sparked commentary on North Korea not seen on Chinese social media for some time

How Chinese netizens reacted to North Korea’s contentious ballistic missile test
John Petrushka
John Petrushka April 6, 2021
North Korea threatens NGOs, media over claims of malnourished children

North Korea threatens NGOs, media over claims of malnourished children

Aid organizations recently told a U.N. panel that children are suffering due to the DPRK’s COVID-19 border restrictions

North Korea threatens NGOs, media over claims of malnourished children
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 6, 2021
Diabetes and healthcare in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 177
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Diabetes and healthcare in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 177

Dr. Cho Nam Han discusses ways the international community can help fight disease in North Korea

Diabetes and healthcare in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 177
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot April 6, 2021
Citing COVID-19, North Korea decides not to attend Tokyo Olympics

Citing COVID-19, North Korea decides not to attend Tokyo Olympics

The decision was made by the DPRK Olympics Committee in late March, state-run website reports

Citing COVID-19, North Korea decides not to attend Tokyo Olympics
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 5, 2021
Jordan outs oil smuggler in undercover North Korea film as ‘infamous swindler’
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Jordan outs oil smuggler in undercover North Korea film as ‘infamous swindler’

Response to UN panel suggests Korea Friendship Association tried to scam filmmakers, but some disagree

Jordan outs oil smuggler in undercover North Korea film as ‘infamous swindler’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 5, 2021
Why an oil pipeline between North Korea and China rouses nuclear concerns

Why an oil pipeline between North Korea and China rouses nuclear concerns

The U.N. set limits for how much crude oil China can send to the DPRK, but few know how much is really flowing through

Why an oil pipeline between North Korea and China rouses nuclear concerns
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy April 5, 2021
In the twilight of their lives, Korean Americans push to see long-lost family

In the twilight of their lives, Korean Americans push to see long-lost family

A new bill in Congress urges officials to work on reuniting Korean Americans with their relatives in North Korea

In the twilight of their lives, Korean Americans push to see long-lost family
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung April 5, 2021
North Korea in March 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021

North Korea in March 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro April 2, 2021