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Coronavirus cases surge in China-North Korea border hub

Coronavirus cases surge in China-North Korea border hub

19 asymptomatic cases detected in Mudanjiang, just 170 kilometers from DPRK

Coronavirus cases surge in China-North Korea border hub
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 8, 2020
U.S.-China relations are in dire straits. What does that mean for North Korea?

U.S.-China relations are in dire straits. What does that mean for North Korea?

Experts weigh in on what a "Cold War 2.0" could mean for sanctions and diplomacy going forward

U.S.-China relations are in dire straits. What does that mean for North Korea?
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer June 7, 2020
North Korean foreign minister endorses China’s Hong Kong policy

North Korean foreign minister endorses China’s Hong Kong policy

DPRK foreign minister Ri Son Gwon meets with Chinese ambassador to Pyongyang Li Jinjun

North Korean foreign minister endorses China’s Hong Kong policy
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer June 5, 2020
With COVID-19 still raging in China and Russia, North Korea can’t relax just yet

With COVID-19 still raging in China and Russia, North Korea can’t relax just yet

If Pyongyang is hoping to wait out the corona-crisis, recent outbreaks across the border will make that wait even longer

With COVID-19 still raging in China and Russia, North Korea can’t relax just yet
Adam Cathcart
Adam Cathcart June 4, 2020
North Korean captain sentenced to one and a half years in a Russian penal colony

North Korean captain sentenced to one and a half years in a Russian penal colony

"Ri, Z. Yu" found guilty of illegal entry and crab poaching, say court documents

North Korean captain sentenced to one and a half years in a Russian penal colony
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 4, 2020
South Korea calls on activists to stop sending anti-regime leaflets to the North

South Korea calls on activists to stop sending anti-regime leaflets to the North

Remarks follow North's threats to withdraw from inter-Korean military agreement should "anti-DPRK" activities continue

South Korea calls on activists to stop sending anti-regime leaflets to the North
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