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State media review: North Korea prepares for typhoon disaster that never came
An in-depth analysis of Typhoon Hinnamnor, criticism of Japan’s defense budget and a new ideological program for kids
Unification minister proposes inter-Korean meeting to discuss family reunions
Kwon Young-se says time is running out for families separated by Korean War over 70 years ago
Seoul approves private aid shipment to North Korea for first time under Yoon
Green light for ‘nutrition’ aid comes as DPRK has refused assistance from South throughout pandemic
North Korea has ignored dozens of new inquiries about missing persons: UN
Working group bemoans DPRK’s ‘persistent lack of cooperation’ as it seeks whereabouts of abductees
North Korea declares COVID victory and lashes out at US-ROK drills – Ep. 252
The NK News team discusses the biggest events in August, from DPRK’s COVID ‘victory’ to an attack on a defector-activist
Kim Jong Un guides disaster prevention meeting as typhoon brings heavy rains
Two-day gathering appears to focus on overall state policies rather than storm, but state media report short on details
Defector-activist says he flew posters to North Korea denouncing Kim Yo Jong
Park Sang-hak also sent painkillers and vitamins in what he says was 4th cross-border balloon launch since July
Timeline: From US-ROK drills to Yoon’s ‘audacious plan’ for North Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from August 1 - August 31
North Korean human rights envoy seeks to focus mandate on women and girls
UN special rapporteur Elizabeth Salmon says dialogue with DPRK will be a ‘challenge’ as she wraps up visit to Seoul
Ask a North Korean: What is beach culture like in North Korea?
Much like people around the world, North Koreans like to eat, drink and play at the beach. The problem is getting there.
