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‘North Korea’s WikiLeaks’ exposes regime’s strategy on human rights criticism

‘North Korea’s WikiLeaks’ exposes regime’s strategy on human rights criticism

Cables released by high-level defector reveal Kim Jong Un’s personal efforts to shape country’s image on global stage

‘North Korea’s WikiLeaks’ exposes regime’s strategy on human rights criticism
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 20, 2024
North Korea’s first ‘modern’ hospital inches toward opening after 4-year delay
NK PRO

North Korea’s first ‘modern’ hospital inches toward opening after 4-year delay

New construction at Pyongyang General Hospital in recent weeks comes as Russian health minister visits for talks

North Korea’s first ‘modern’ hospital inches toward opening after 4-year delay
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s troop dispatch to Russia lays bare a disregard for soldiers’ lives

Kim Jong Un’s troop dispatch to Russia lays bare a disregard for soldiers’ lives

North Korean forces appear to be serving under Russian command, underscoring their role as revenue generators for regime

Kim Jong Un’s troop dispatch to Russia lays bare a disregard for soldiers’ lives
Diana Y. Myers
Diana Y. Myers November 19, 2024
North Korean elites will ensure their sons aren’t dispatched to Russia: Defector

North Korean elites will ensure their sons aren’t dispatched to Russia: Defector

Ex-DPRK diplomat says deployment unlikely to spark domestic backlash, as public fears retaliation fo voicing concern

North Korean elites will ensure their sons aren’t dispatched to Russia: Defector
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 15, 2024
Minjung Kim: The Ten Principles that govern the lives of North Koreans
Podcast

Minjung Kim: The Ten Principles that govern the lives of North Koreans

Scholar discusses the foundational document that DPRK authorities use to suppress citizens and how it could now change

Minjung Kim: The Ten Principles that govern the lives of North Koreans
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News November 14, 2024
What North Korean escapees think about Donald Trump’s return to power

What North Korean escapees think about Donald Trump’s return to power

Defectors express hope former president could disrupt status quo on peninsula, but fear he could sideline human rights

What North Korean escapees think about Donald Trump’s return to power
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park November 14, 2024
How a daring defection in Berlin provides a blueprint for North Koreans abroad

How a daring defection in Berlin provides a blueprint for North Koreans abroad

Studying abroad opened Chun Chol-woo’s eyes to Kim regime, and the fall of Berlin Wall provided his chance to escape

How a daring defection in Berlin provides a blueprint for North Koreans abroad
James Fretwell
James Fretwell November 13, 2024
North Korean delegation joins COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan

North Korean delegation joins COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan

Participation shows DPRK’s willingness to engage on environmental issues despite limiting diplomacy since pandemic

North Korean delegation joins COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 12, 2024
North Korea building 3-mile wall across ruins of lost medieval city in DMZ
NK PRO

North Korea building 3-mile wall across ruins of lost medieval city in DMZ

Hundreds of soldiers have carried out construction since March in line with Kim Jong Un’s call to sever ties with South

North Korea building 3-mile wall across ruins of lost medieval city in DMZ
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 12, 2024
Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows

Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows

Experts suggest Russia may be using nearly 3.8K student visas as cover for DPRK soldiers deployed to fight Ukraine

Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 11, 2024
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