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Cryptic figures and stagnant projects: North Korea announces 2022 budget plans

Cryptic figures and stagnant projects: North Korea announces 2022 budget plans

Supreme People’s Assembly maintains high defense spending levels while boosting pandemic budget

Cryptic figures and stagnant projects: North Korea announces 2022 budget plans
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 8, 2022
Cutting off food aid to North Korea would have disastrous consequences

Cutting off food aid to North Korea would have disastrous consequences

While diversion of aid is a known risk, monitoring ensures food reaches the most vulnerable and has reduced malnutrition

Cutting off food aid to North Korea would have disastrous consequences
Heeje Lee
Heeje Lee February 4, 2022
Experts fear repercussions from ongoing cyberattacks against North Korean IT

Experts fear repercussions from ongoing cyberattacks against North Korean IT

Critics say disruptions may interfere with cyber operations against DPRK and reduce North Korean access to foreign media

Experts fear repercussions from ongoing cyberattacks against North Korean IT
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee February 4, 2022
North Korea’s got 99 problems and rural development is one

North Korea’s got 99 problems and rural development is one

2022 focus on agriculture reflects both growing food insecurity and Maoist-inspired efforts to improve countryside life

North Korea’s got 99 problems and rural development is one
Benjamin R. Young
Benjamin R. Young February 4, 2022
After flurry of missile tests, Kim Jong Un says ties with China ‘unbreakable’

After flurry of missile tests, Kim Jong Un says ties with China ‘unbreakable’

North Korean leader pens praise-filled letter to President Xi Jinping on eve of Winter Olympics

After flurry of missile tests, Kim Jong Un says ties with China ‘unbreakable’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 4, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s missile tests to restarting rail trade with China
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Timeline: From North Korea’s missile tests to restarting rail trade with China

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31

Timeline: From North Korea’s missile tests to restarting rail trade with China
NK Pro
NK Pro February 3, 2022
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3
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The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3

An in-depth analysis of Lunar New Year horse riding, a military official’s death and the tale of a ‘venomous’ grandma

The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 3, 2022
North Korea in January 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in January 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in January 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro February 3, 2022
South Korean group receives new exemption to deliver COVID-19 aid to North Korea

South Korean group receives new exemption to deliver COVID-19 aid to North Korea

World Health Organization also granted 18 more months to deliver health care items and Toyota cars, UN states

South Korean group receives new exemption to deliver COVID-19 aid to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 3, 2022
North Korea relaxes some rules for diplomats in Pyongyang, but tightens others

North Korea relaxes some rules for diplomats in Pyongyang, but tightens others

Fear of Omicron variant spreading in China and South Korea appears to be spurring changes, source says

North Korea relaxes some rules for diplomats in Pyongyang, but tightens others
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 2, 2022