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A journalist detained in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 221
BBC reporter Rupert Wingfield-Hayes recounts his arrest and questioning for reporting that ran afoul of DPRK authorities
Cryptic figures and stagnant projects: North Korea announces 2022 budget plans
Supreme People’s Assembly maintains high defense spending levels while boosting pandemic budget
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
