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More than half of North Korea is hungry, and a UN food program may soon drop out

More than half of North Korea is hungry, and a UN food program may soon drop out

The U.N. World Food Program warns that COVID-19-related restrictions may soon put a stop to its North Korea operations

More than half of North Korea is hungry, and a UN food program may soon drop out
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 24, 2021
Japan’s back in the North Korea game, but it faces nearly impossible challenges
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Japan’s back in the North Korea game, but it faces nearly impossible challenges

North Korea’s long-range nuclear threat could overshadow Japan’s other security priorities

Japan’s back in the North Korea game, but it faces nearly impossible challenges
James Fretwell
James Fretwell February 23, 2021
North Korean defectors sue South Korean unification minister for defamation

North Korean defectors sue South Korean unification minister for defamation

Four defectors filed a criminal defamation complaint against minister Lee In-young on Monday

North Korean defectors sue South Korean unification minister for defamation
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung February 22, 2021
Biden pressured China on human rights. North Korea could be next on his list.

Biden pressured China on human rights. North Korea could be next on his list.

Experts say that the new U.S. president will be harder on North Korean human rights abuses than his predecessor

Biden pressured China on human rights. North Korea could be next on his list.
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung February 17, 2021
‘Presumed North Korean’ caught by South Korean military at inter-Korean border

‘Presumed North Korean’ caught by South Korean military at inter-Korean border

The man was caught Tuesday morning and a probe is currently underway, Joint Chiefs of Staff says

‘Presumed North Korean’ caught by South Korean military at inter-Korean border
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 16, 2021
Two women accuse North Korean defector-poet Jang Jin-sung of rape

Two women accuse North Korean defector-poet Jang Jin-sung of rape

Prominent "Dear Leader" author denies allegations of rape, blackmail and sexual coercion

Two women accuse North Korean defector-poet Jang Jin-sung of rape
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Kelly Kasulis | Won-Gi Jung February 16, 2021
Data on COVID-19 tests in North Korea suggests rate is worryingly low: Expert

Data on COVID-19 tests in North Korea suggests rate is worryingly low: Expert

Epidemiologist says lack of numbers in DPRK reports to WHO since end of 2020 is “incredible”

Data on COVID-19 tests in North Korea suggests rate is worryingly low: Expert
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 15, 2021
North Korea vessels illegally exported coal and imported ‘humanitarian aid’

North Korea vessels illegally exported coal and imported ‘humanitarian aid’

It’s unclear what North Korea imported, but the country’s coal exports suggest poor sanctions enforcement abroad

North Korea vessels illegally exported coal and imported ‘humanitarian aid’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 11, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s water slide, missing wife and vaccines – NKNews Podcast Ep. 169
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Kim Jong Un’s water slide, missing wife and vaccines – NKNews Podcast Ep. 169

NK News's Jeongmin Kim, Colin Zwirko and Won-Gi Jung discuss the latest stories coming out of North Korea

Kim Jong Un’s water slide, missing wife and vaccines – NKNews Podcast Ep. 169
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot February 9, 2021
UN approves first humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea in 2021

UN approves first humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea in 2021

Private South Korean organization to run project providing safe drinking water to DPRK

UN approves first humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea in 2021
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung February 8, 2021