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Has ‘Squid Game’ been smuggled into North Korea? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 212
The NK News team discusses the DPRK’s vaccine situation, South Korean presidential election and more
European Council renews human rights sanctions against North Korean officials
Sanctions target key members of Kim Jong Un’s regime, but experts and human rights advocates say more could be done
North Korea warns daily of Omicron dangers, still reports zero COVID cases
State media claims new variant up to six times more infectious than Delta as country says it tested 1,421 more people
Seoul to implement system for monitoring ‘fake news’ on North Korea
2022 budget sets aside $170,000 for project, but ministry has not specified whether violators will face penalties
UN says North Korea faces ‘acute food insecurity’ but excludes it from aid plans
COVID restrictions continue to hamper humanitarian assistance, as North Korea dropped from key report for second year
North Korea in November 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021
Timeline: From COVID-19 vaccines to preparations to reopen North Korea’s border
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from November 1 to November 30
Speakers at Seoul forum question push for end-of-war declaration with DPRK
Experts voice concerns about unresolved POW situation, citing hundreds of ROK soldiers reportedly stuck in DPRK
Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think of regime sympathizers?
Former Pyongyang elite says few care about overseas supporters and responds to those who doubt defector stories
COVAX offers 4.7 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses to North Korea
Latest offer brings total doses allocated to DPRK to 6.83 million, though vaccine deliveries have yet to begin
