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North Korean ambassador joins UN climate change conference in Egypt

North Korean ambassador joins UN climate change conference in Egypt

Video and photo show Ma Tong Hui attending COP27 in rare in-person DPRK diplomatic appearance during pandemic

North Korean ambassador joins UN climate change conference in Egypt
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 7, 2022
State media review: Rodong Sinmun launches new mobile-friendly website
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State media review: Rodong Sinmun launches new mobile-friendly website

An in-depth analysis of site redesign for smartphone users, forest fire warnings, an ice cream factory and more

State media review: Rodong Sinmun launches new mobile-friendly website
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung | Shreyas Reddy November 4, 2022
UN sends $1M to North Korean bank account for ‘humanitarian assistance’

UN sends $1M to North Korean bank account for ‘humanitarian assistance’

Experts note there are no international personnel in country to verify whether DPRK uses the money as intended

UN sends $1M to North Korean bank account for ‘humanitarian assistance’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 4, 2022
North Korea in October 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in October 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from October 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022

North Korea in October 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro November 3, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s missile launch over Japan to US-ROK military drills
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Timeline: From North Korea’s missile launch over Japan to US-ROK military drills

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from October 1 - October 31

Timeline: From North Korea’s missile launch over Japan to US-ROK military drills
NK Pro
NK Pro November 3, 2022
Italian firm wins UN sanctions exemption for DPRK food security project

Italian firm wins UN sanctions exemption for DPRK food security project

AESA previously received an exemption in 2019 to provide ‘technical support’ to Europe’s Food Security Office

Italian firm wins UN sanctions exemption for DPRK food security project
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 3, 2022
Seoul cosponsors North Korea human rights resolution for first time in 4 years

Seoul cosponsors North Korea human rights resolution for first time in 4 years

Yoon administration’s decision to endorse annual UN resolution marks break from approach under previous government

Seoul cosponsors North Korea human rights resolution for first time in 4 years
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Jeongmin Kim November 1, 2022
The lasting legacy of North Korean orphans in Poland

The lasting legacy of North Korean orphans in Poland

DPRK sent thousands of children to the country after the Korean War in a move that has shaped bilateral ties to this day

The lasting legacy of North Korean orphans in Poland
Nicolas Levi
Nicolas Levi November 1, 2022
US, ROK begin ‘largest-ever’ air drills despite national mourning period

US, ROK begin ‘largest-ever’ air drills despite national mourning period

Drills against North Korean threats go ahead after Seoul said it was reviewing postponement over Itaewon tragedy

US, ROK begin ‘largest-ever’ air drills despite national mourning period
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy October 31, 2022
DPRK profiles high schooler working construction ‘to repay Kim Jong Un’s love’

DPRK profiles high schooler working construction ‘to repay Kim Jong Un’s love’

North Korean TV airs interview with student from prestigious school as part of ideological campaign targeting youth

DPRK profiles high schooler working construction ‘to repay Kim Jong Un’s love’
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 31, 2022