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How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort

How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort

Experts say Kyiv is using capture of Chinese mercenaries to argue Russia is aligned with both Pyongyang and Beijing

How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 11, 2025
Beyond the finish line: Foreign runners reflect on rare journey to North Korea

Beyond the finish line: Foreign runners reflect on rare journey to North Korea

Participants in Pyongyang marathon share impressions of a ‘modern’ city and ‘curious’ people after first race in 6 years

Beyond the finish line: Foreign runners reflect on rare journey to North Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy April 11, 2025
Fyodor Tertitskiy: Researching the life of ‘accidental tyrant’ Kim Il Sung
Podcast

Fyodor Tertitskiy: Researching the life of ‘accidental tyrant’ Kim Il Sung

The scholar and author discusses his new book about North Korea’s founder, drawing on newly-uncovered sources

Fyodor Tertitskiy: Researching the life of ‘accidental tyrant’ Kim Il Sung
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News April 10, 2025
US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements

US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements

USFK chief says classified OPLAN signed in 2023 enhances preparedness for conflict scenarios involving nuclear weapons

US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 10, 2025
Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
NK PRO

Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency

After Bybit hack, Lazarus Group is deploying complex web of tools — from cross-chain conversions to privacy wallets

Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 9, 2025
Cuts to US-funded broadcasters risk silencing key sources for North Korea
COLUMN

Cuts to US-funded broadcasters risk silencing key sources for North Korea

As Voice of America and Radio Free Asia face major cuts, questions grow over whether Seoul will step in

Cuts to US-funded broadcasters risk silencing key sources for North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 9, 2025
Chinese soldiers join North Korean, Russian troops in war against Ukraine: Kyiv

Chinese soldiers join North Korean, Russian troops in war against Ukraine: Kyiv

Zelensky posted footage of Chinese POWs online with US calling news ‘disturbing,’ labeling Beijing as enabler of war

Chinese soldiers join North Korean, Russian troops in war against Ukraine: Kyiv
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 9, 2025
Kim Yo Jong rebukes US, ROK, Japan over calls for North Korea’s denuclearization

Kim Yo Jong rebukes US, ROK, Japan over calls for North Korea’s denuclearization

In KCNA statement, North Korean leader’s sister dismisses trilateral push for denuclearization as outdated and hostile

Kim Yo Jong rebukes US, ROK, Japan over calls for North Korea’s denuclearization
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 9, 2025
Tourism on hold: North Korea signals shift in strategy as reopening fizzles
COLUMN

Tourism on hold: North Korea signals shift in strategy as reopening fizzles

Tour operators say Pyongyang has gone silent, with analysts pointing to ideological control and shifting priorities

Tourism on hold: North Korea signals shift in strategy as reopening fizzles
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2025
Bulgaria to reopen embassy in Pyongyang after years-long closure

Bulgaria to reopen embassy in Pyongyang after years-long closure

Foreign ministry told NK News reopening is expected to take place in April following pandemic-related closure in 2021

Bulgaria to reopen embassy in Pyongyang after years-long closure
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 8, 2025
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