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European Council renews human rights sanctions against North Korean officials

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

European Council renews human rights sanctions against North Korean officials
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell December 8, 2021
North Korea warns daily of Omicron dangers, still reports zero COVID cases

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

North Korea warns daily of Omicron dangers, still reports zero COVID cases
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts December 6, 2021
Seoul to implement system for monitoring ‘fake news’ on North Korea

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

Seoul to implement system for monitoring ‘fake news’ on North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 6, 2021
UN says North Korea faces ‘acute food insecurity’ but excludes it from aid plans

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

UN says North Korea faces ‘acute food insecurity’ but excludes it from aid plans
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts December 3, 2021
North Korea in November 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
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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

North Korea in November 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro December 3, 2021
Timeline: From COVID-19 vaccines to preparations to reopen North Korea’s border
NK PRO

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

Timeline: From COVID-19 vaccines to preparations to reopen North Korea’s border
NK Pro
NK Pro December 3, 2021
Speakers at Seoul forum question push for end-of-war declaration with DPRK

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

Speakers at Seoul forum question push for end-of-war declaration with DPRK
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung December 2, 2021
Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think of regime sympathizers?

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

Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think of regime sympathizers?
Alek Sigley
Alek Sigley December 1, 2021
COVAX offers 4.7 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses to North Korea

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

COVAX offers 4.7 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 30, 2021
North Korean man arrested 41 days after daring Chinese prison escape

North Korean man arrested 41 days after daring Chinese prison escape

Chinese police, netizens heavily promoted efforts to capture man who was serving time in Jilin Province prison

North Korean man arrested 41 days after daring Chinese prison escape
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 29, 2021