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Why some countries welcome North Korean laborers despite the sanctions risks
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Why some countries welcome North Korean laborers despite the sanctions risks

States evaluate benefits of hosting DPRK workers differently depending on need for labor, costs of punishment and more

Why some countries welcome North Korean laborers despite the sanctions risks
Peter Ward
Peter Ward April 30, 2024
Russia to gift eagles, snakes and other animals to North Korea’s biggest zoo

Russia to gift eagles, snakes and other animals to North Korea’s biggest zoo

Expert says vow to send over 40 animals to Pyongyang Zoo reflects Moscow’s desire to expand ties beyond geopolitics

Russia to gift eagles, snakes and other animals to North Korea’s biggest zoo
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 29, 2024
China knows North Korea needs it most, despite conspicuous Russia-DPRK ties
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China knows North Korea needs it most, despite conspicuous Russia-DPRK ties

Indicators show DPRK and China have quietly advanced ties amid uproar over Russia arms trade since start of Ukraine war

China knows North Korea needs it most, despite conspicuous Russia-DPRK ties
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal April 29, 2024
What North Korea stands to gain — and lose — by sending workers overseas
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What North Korea stands to gain — and lose — by sending workers overseas

While the earning potential is lucrative for the regime, there are also many risks that come with exporting laborers

What North Korea stands to gain — and lose — by sending workers overseas
Peter Ward
Peter Ward April 26, 2024
North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas

North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas

State media continues to cover global disease spread even as it reopens, an apparent effort to show DPRK is safe

North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 26, 2024
Yoon, Kishida deserve Nobel Peace Prize for boosting military ties: US official

Yoon, Kishida deserve Nobel Peace Prize for boosting military ties: US official

Kurt Campbell praises trilateral cooperation to counter North Korea as ROK opposition objects to ‘military alliance’

Yoon, Kishida deserve Nobel Peace Prize for boosting military ties: US official
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park April 25, 2024
North Korea blasts US for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions panel

North Korea blasts US for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions panel

Statement comes after US signaled it was exploring new options ahead of expected end of Panel of Experts on April 30

North Korea blasts US for seeking alternatives to UN sanctions panel
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 25, 2024
State media review: North Korea says citizens give thumbs-up to Kim Jong Un song
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State media review: North Korea says citizens give thumbs-up to Kim Jong Un song

An in-depth review of rapturous praise for housing project, Cuban leader’s letter, guerrilla army anniversary and more

State media review: North Korea says citizens give thumbs-up to Kim Jong Un song
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 25, 2024
North Korea accuses US of ‘profiting’ off Ukraine war, slamming new aid bill

North Korea accuses US of ‘profiting’ off Ukraine war, slamming new aid bill

Foreign ministry criticism of $61B aid package comes as Kim Yo Jong issues scathing attack on US-led military drills

North Korea accuses US of ‘profiting’ off Ukraine war, slamming new aid bill
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 24, 2024
North Korea likely to reopen to Western tourists in second half: Tour company

North Korea likely to reopen to Western tourists in second half: Tour company

Young Pioneer Tours anticipates broader July opening after Russian travelers became first to visit in years in February

North Korea likely to reopen to Western tourists in second half: Tour company
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Lina Park April 24, 2024
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