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NIS ties North Korea’s ‘grave’ incident to military grain, disinfection center

NIS ties North Korea’s ‘grave’ incident to military grain, disinfection center

In briefing with lawmakers, South Korean intelligence agency also said Kim Jong Un has lost 10-20 kilograms

NIS ties North Korea’s ‘grave’ incident to military grain, disinfection center
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 8, 2021
North Korea human rights activists in South Korea struggle under Moon Jae-in
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North Korea human rights activists in South Korea struggle under Moon Jae-in

The government’s pro-engagement policy has increased pressure on South Korean NGOs, as financial challenges linger

North Korea human rights activists in South Korea struggle under Moon Jae-in
Sarah A. Son
Sarah A. Son July 7, 2021
Russian Embassy confirms large group of Russians left North Korea last Friday

Russian Embassy confirms large group of Russians left North Korea last Friday

Photos show dozens of Russians leaving North Korea from Pyongyang railway station

Russian Embassy confirms large group of Russians left North Korea last Friday
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 5, 2021
Japan discriminated against students at North Korea-tied university: UN experts

Japan discriminated against students at North Korea-tied university: UN experts

Tokyo's denial of cash benefits to ethnic Koreans at Korea University violates human rights, February letter states

Japan discriminated against students at North Korea-tied university: UN experts
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi July 5, 2021
North Korea claims no COVID-19 cases, despite recent report of ‘grave’ incident

North Korea claims no COVID-19 cases, despite recent report of ‘grave’ incident

Pyongyang tells the World Health Organization it tested an additional 711 people from June 18-24

North Korea claims no COVID-19 cases, despite recent report of ‘grave’ incident
Bryan Betts
Bryan Betts July 5, 2021
North Korea in June 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in June 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021

North Korea in June 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro July 2, 2021
Timeline: From sharp North Korea-China trade decline to Kim’s sudden weight loss
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Timeline: From sharp North Korea-China trade decline to Kim’s sudden weight loss

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 to June 30

Timeline: From sharp North Korea-China trade decline to Kim’s sudden weight loss
NK Pro
NK Pro July 2, 2021
North Korea cracks down on illegal drug use with new law

North Korea cracks down on illegal drug use with new law

Latest move may be effort to assert greater control of society and combat "anti-socialist" acts

North Korea cracks down on illegal drug use with new law
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 1, 2021
Experts divided on what the ‘grave’ incident in North Korea could have been

Experts divided on what the ‘grave’ incident in North Korea could have been

Kim Jong Un apparently demoted top military officials this week for unspecified mistakes and 'irresponsibility'

Experts divided on what the ‘grave’ incident in North Korea could have been
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 1, 2021
Book review: ‘From Kim Jong Il to Kim Jong Un: How the Hardliners Prevailed’

Book review: ‘From Kim Jong Il to Kim Jong Un: How the Hardliners Prevailed’

Former German Ambassador Thomas Schäfer recounts the challenges and absurdities of being a diplomat in Pyongyang

Book review: ‘From Kim Jong Il to Kim Jong Un: How the Hardliners Prevailed’
Stephan Blancke June 30, 2021