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Next steps for North Korea: How can the West and ROK influence Pyongyang?
Over 100 experts weigh in on the best policy toward the DPRK, with a plurality endorsing direct engagement and diplomacy
China likely re-exported millions of dollars of North Korean goods, data shows
DPRK alloy and wigs likely transshipped to South Korea and US, while Pyongyang imported foreign luxury goods via China
What we know about Kim Jong Un’s daughter, one year after her reveal – Ep. 320
The NK News team discusses DPRK embassy closures in Africa, Kim’s speech to mothers and more
China must stop sending back North Koreans against their will
Force repatriations have left defectors without refuge, but it’s not too late for Beijing to stand up for human rights
Russian Far East delegation arrives in North Korea to discuss economic plans
Regional governor has expressed interested in joint construction projects as DPRK laborers continue to work in Russia
Why North Korean hardliners will fight any return to the pre-pandemic status quo
Mixed signals on reopening point to ongoing efforts by some in regime to keep foreigners out, regardless of the costs
From Moscow to Pyongyang: North Korea pivots back toward the Soviet side
The DPRK repaired ties with USSR after cozying up to Beijing, and Moscow provided aid despite distaste for regime
North Korea slams US veto of UN resolution on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Statement accuses Washington of ‘double standards’ after criticizing other nations for vetoing resolutions against DPRK
Air Koryo shuttling North Koreans from Vladivostok on twice weekly flights
Expert says Russian city may be ‘collection point’ for returning citizens as large numbers reportedly spotted at airport
Why China’s military could back North Korea in a conflict on the peninsula
Beijing’s support for DPRK is unlikely to extend to intervention — unless it can divert US in Taiwan contingency
