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North Korea may have continued Namibian Air Force job in violation of sanctions
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North Korea may have continued Namibian Air Force job in violation of sanctions

NK Pro analysis of newly revealed documents suggests North Korean involvement in several projects inside Namibia

North Korea may have continued Namibian Air Force job in violation of sanctions
John Grobler
John Grobler | Min Chao Choy June 18, 2021
Book review: Robert R. King’s ‘Patterns of Impunity’

Book review: Robert R. King’s ‘Patterns of Impunity’

The former Obama official convincingly argues why human rights should remain a top priority for Washington

Book review: Robert R. King’s ‘Patterns of Impunity’
James Fretwell
James Fretwell June 18, 2021
North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim

North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim

During ongoing party plenum, Kim also talked about solving food supply issues and “stabilizing” living conditions

North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 17, 2021
Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off

Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off

Kim Jong Un concedes food situation outlook is 'tense', but says economic output has grown overall since last year

Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off
Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat

Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat

Visitors to Wonsan mansion have frequently cited North Korean leader's water sports habits

Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 15, 2021
US pledges Pfizer vaccines to low-income economies, including North Korea

US pledges Pfizer vaccines to low-income economies, including North Korea

500 million vaccine doses to be procured for donation, though unclear whether North Korea will accept the overture

US pledges Pfizer vaccines to low-income economies, including North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 15, 2021
Documenting human rights abuses in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 187
Podcast

Documenting human rights abuses in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 187

Dr. Sandra Fahy discusses her research into the 1990s famine and bridging human rights and humanitarian work

Documenting human rights abuses in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 187
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 15, 2021
After 29,615 tested, North Korea says it’s still COVID-free

After 29,615 tested, North Korea says it’s still COVID-free

Self-reported data to the WHO continues record streak while no apparent progress made on vaccine deliveries to DPRK

After 29,615 tested, North Korea says it’s still COVID-free
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 14, 2021
South Korea willing to provide COVID vaccines to North Korea, says Moon Jae-in

South Korea willing to provide COVID vaccines to North Korea, says Moon Jae-in

Moon says Seoul willing to push forward with the aid if Pyongyang agrees

South Korea willing to provide COVID vaccines to North Korea, says Moon Jae-in
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 14, 2021
North Korea reports heavy rain, warns of ‘inevitable’ typhoons

North Korea reports heavy rain, warns of ‘inevitable’ typhoons

Areas hit by typhoon last year received 4-5 inches of rain since Thursday, state media says

North Korea reports heavy rain, warns of ‘inevitable’ typhoons
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 11, 2021