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North Korea condemns U.S. “suppression” of recent protests, criticism of China

North Korea condemns U.S. “suppression” of recent protests, criticism of China

Rare statement by DPRK ruling party accuses Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of "slandering" Pyongyang's long-time ally

North Korea condemns U.S. “suppression” of recent protests, criticism of China
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 3, 2020
What to expect from Sino-DPRK trade as COVID-19 border measures ease
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What to expect from Sino-DPRK trade as COVID-19 border measures ease

In Dandong, preparation has been ongoing to resume and expand cross-border exchange

What to expect from Sino-DPRK trade as COVID-19 border measures ease
Théo Clément
Théo Clément June 3, 2020
Timeline: from Kim Jong Un’s reappearance to an exchange of gunfire at the DMZ
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Timeline: from Kim Jong Un’s reappearance to an exchange of gunfire at the DMZ

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 - May 31

Timeline: from Kim Jong Un’s reappearance to an exchange of gunfire at the DMZ
NK Pro
NK Pro June 2, 2020
“Kingdom of discrimination”: North Korea’s long interest in U.S. race relations

“Kingdom of discrimination”: North Korea’s long interest in U.S. race relations

The DPRK has for decades served as a notable, but deeply insincere, supporter of African American struggle

“Kingdom of discrimination”: North Korea’s long interest in U.S. race relations
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young June 2, 2020
Bringing American pro wrestling to North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.131
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Bringing American pro wrestling to North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.131

Eric Bischoff discusses "Collision in Korea," which still boasts the largest attendance for a wrestling event in history

Bringing American pro wrestling to North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.131
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 2, 2020
Construction resumes on China-North Korea island EDZ: satellite imagery
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Construction resumes on China-North Korea island EDZ: satellite imagery

New work may be part of joint initiative with Chinese companies, comes despite sanctions and COVID-19 restrictions

Construction resumes on China-North Korea island EDZ: satellite imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 1, 2020
Show me the money: Pyongyang’s reluctance to accept Seoul’s olive branch

Show me the money: Pyongyang’s reluctance to accept Seoul’s olive branch

The North scoffs at mere symbolic exchange, but the South risks angering the U.S. by pursuing anything more substantial

Show me the money: Pyongyang’s reluctance to accept Seoul’s olive branch
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 1, 2020
German, Russian UN missions clash over cause of North Korea humanitarian crisis

German, Russian UN missions clash over cause of North Korea humanitarian crisis

Germany criticizes DPRK "hypocrisy" in blocking aid during COVID-19; Russia says sanctions are "collective punishment"

German, Russian UN missions clash over cause of North Korea humanitarian crisis
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 29, 2020
North Korea denies cyber-crime accusations, says U.S. seeks to “provoke”: MFA

North Korea denies cyber-crime accusations, says U.S. seeks to “provoke”: MFA

DPRK statement comes after U.S. indicts 28 North Koreans for money laundering

North Korea denies cyber-crime accusations, says U.S. seeks to “provoke”: MFA
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 29, 2020
Puppetry of the peninsula: the two Koreas and the pursuit of freedom
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Puppetry of the peninsula: the two Koreas and the pursuit of freedom

The use and abuse of the "puppet" insult in Korea flags up real issues. In a perilous world, what’s a small state to do?

Puppetry of the peninsula: the two Koreas and the pursuit of freedom
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter May 29, 2020