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Trump signals further willingness to resume talks with Kim Jong Un

Trump signals further willingness to resume talks with Kim Jong Un

US president again refers to DPRK as 'nuclear power' in another apparent departure from official policy

Trump signals further willingness to resume talks with Kim Jong Un
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 14, 2025
How North Korean troops could shape talks on ending the war in Ukraine

How North Korean troops could shape talks on ending the war in Ukraine

DPRK forces are key to Russia’s push to retake Kursk, giving Putin leverage as he pushes for his terms

How North Korean troops could shape talks on ending the war in Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 13, 2025
Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to
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Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to

Abrupt closure of Rason shows Kim Jong Un is caught between desire for foreign currency and fear of foreign influence

Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 13, 2025
What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling

What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling

Yoon’s ouster could pave way for progressive leadership and ‘pragmatic’ DPRK stance, but political risks remain high

What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 12, 2025
North Korea pledges to improve internet freedom but rejects anti-torture treaty

North Korea pledges to improve internet freedom but rejects anti-torture treaty

DPRK spurns most UN recommendations to improve human rights in periodic review, likely seeking to dodge scrutiny

North Korea pledges to improve internet freedom but rejects anti-torture treaty
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 11, 2025
More North Korean missiles, US-ROK drills and a nuke submarine inspection
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More North Korean missiles, US-ROK drills and a nuke submarine inspection

NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses DPRK criticism of Freedom Shield exercise and training changes after ROK bombing mishap

More North Korean missiles, US-ROK drills and a nuke submarine inspection
Chinese journalists return to North Korea for first time since pandemic

Chinese journalists return to North Korea for first time since pandemic

People’s Daily and China Media Group dispatch reporters to Pyongyang, but fate of other foreign bureaus remains unclear

Chinese journalists return to North Korea for first time since pandemic
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 10, 2025
North Korean troops pivotal to Russian military advances in Kursk, Ukraine says

North Korean troops pivotal to Russian military advances in Kursk, Ukraine says

Kyiv acknowledges setbacks in border region, stating that DPRK soldiers have served as ‘main assault force’

North Korean troops pivotal to Russian military advances in Kursk, Ukraine says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 10, 2025
North Korean IT workers targeting European governments, security organizations

North Korean IT workers targeting European governments, security organizations

New Google report warns DPRK threat actors are expanding global operations beyond US companies with help of AI

North Korean IT workers targeting European governments, security organizations
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 10, 2025
US-ROK kick off Freedom Shield exercises as North Korea ramps up criticism

US-ROK kick off Freedom Shield exercises as North Korea ramps up criticism

Allies decide not to conduct live-fire training after bombing mishap last week, as DPRK slams US ‘hostile policy’

US-ROK kick off Freedom Shield exercises as North Korea ramps up criticism
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 10, 2025
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