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US committee recommends sanctioning China over forced return of DPRK refugees

US committee recommends sanctioning China over forced return of DPRK refugees

Those forcibly repatriated to North Korea face ‘torture’ and ‘execution,’ says congressional commission on China

US committee recommends sanctioning China over forced return of DPRK refugees
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 4, 2022
The war in Ukraine changes everything — including the future of North Korea
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The war in Ukraine changes everything — including the future of North Korea

Russia's invasion is the latest event to increase chance Kim Jong Un regime survives and becomes more aggressive

The war in Ukraine changes everything — including the future of North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 4, 2022
North Korea slams ‘double standard’ after UN condemns DPRK human rights

North Korea slams ‘double standard’ after UN condemns DPRK human rights

Statement from Pyongyang comes after human rights council passes DPRK human rights resolution for 20th straight year

North Korea slams ‘double standard’ after UN condemns DPRK human rights
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung April 4, 2022
North Korea in March 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in March 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead

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

North Korea in March 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro April 1, 2022
How COVID-19 has severed defectors from their loved ones in North Korea

How COVID-19 has severed defectors from their loved ones in North Korea

The DPRK’s border controls have made it increasingly difficult to keep families informed and financially afloat

How COVID-19 has severed defectors from their loved ones in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Chaewon Chung March 31, 2022
Pyongyang citizens busy preparing for upcoming military parade, holiday: Imagery
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Pyongyang citizens busy preparing for upcoming military parade, holiday: Imagery

Satellite imagery also reveals fresh preparations to open elite housing project ahead of April 15 celebrations

Pyongyang citizens busy preparing for upcoming military parade, holiday: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 30, 2022
Why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has a limited impact on North Korea’s economy
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Why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has a limited impact on North Korea’s economy

Subsidized trade and depressed demand likely insulate the DPRK economy from food and oil price shocks — but not forever

Why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has a limited impact on North Korea’s economy
Peter Ward
Peter Ward March 29, 2022
North Korean COVID-19 testing plummets from record highs

North Korean COVID-19 testing plummets from record highs

DPRK collects less than quarter of samples reported in early March, as Gavi continues ‘dialogue’ with North on vaccines

North Korean COVID-19 testing plummets from record highs
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts March 28, 2022
State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia
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State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia

An in-depth analysis of state’s framing of COVID risk, promotion of Mount Kumgang and rebuke of human rights measures

State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 25, 2022
Why North Korea introduced its own version of alternative civilian service
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Why North Korea introduced its own version of alternative civilian service

The DPRK’s shock detachments realize a dream of early communist leaders and provide a path to social advancement

Why North Korea introduced its own version of alternative civilian service
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov March 25, 2022