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Giant octopus slide? North Korea shows off new, colorful ‘socialist villages’

Giant octopus slide? North Korea shows off new, colorful ‘socialist villages’

See the photos: North Korean state TV is airing propaganda about newly-built housing communities and partying residents

Giant octopus slide? North Korea shows off new, colorful ‘socialist villages’
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung December 1, 2020
North Korean human rights under Trump and Biden — NKNews Podcast Ep. 159
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North Korean human rights under Trump and Biden — NKNews Podcast Ep. 159

Ambassador Robert R. King, past special envoy for North Korean human rights, reflects on Trump's performance on the DPRK

North Korean human rights under Trump and Biden — NKNews Podcast Ep. 159
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot December 1, 2020
UN will swiftly greenlight aid to North Korea, but NGOs still face big hurdles

UN will swiftly greenlight aid to North Korea, but NGOs still face big hurdles

North Korea is facing serious economic hardship, and groups claim that South Korean and U.S. rules are the real problem

UN will swiftly greenlight aid to North Korea, but NGOs still face big hurdles
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 1, 2020
Seoul wants its money back after spending $11.7 million on aid to North Korea

Seoul wants its money back after spending $11.7 million on aid to North Korea

South Korea spent the money to set up a rice aid project with the World Food Programme, but North Korea refused the help

Seoul wants its money back after spending $11.7 million on aid to North Korea
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung November 30, 2020
COVID-19 impacting North Korea-China trade more than 2017 sanctions, report says
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COVID-19 impacting North Korea-China trade more than 2017 sanctions, report says

Total trade with China from January to September fell 73% compared to same 2019 period, according to KITA

COVID-19 impacting North Korea-China trade more than 2017 sanctions, report says
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy November 27, 2020
North Korea kills currency dealer, hacks company making COVID-19 vaccine: NIS

North Korea kills currency dealer, hacks company making COVID-19 vaccine: NIS

After an intelligence briefing, South Korean lawmakers relayed recent topline claims about North Korea

North Korea kills currency dealer, hacks company making COVID-19 vaccine: NIS
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 27, 2020
COVID-19 aid offer could harm inter-Korean relations, says defector politician

COVID-19 aid offer could harm inter-Korean relations, says defector politician

Opposition party member Tae Yong-ho says North Korea may find the South’s offer to provide aid “humiliating”

COVID-19 aid offer could harm inter-Korean relations, says defector politician
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung November 26, 2020
North Korea’s trade with China is in freefall, rapidly approaching zero: Customs
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North Korea’s trade with China is in freefall, rapidly approaching zero: Customs

No food or medicine imports, only electricity and textiles likely destined for re-export as clothes

North Korea’s trade with China is in freefall, rapidly approaching zero: Customs
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy November 25, 2020
South Korean billionaire willing to visit the DPRK to provide COVID-19 treatment

South Korean billionaire willing to visit the DPRK to provide COVID-19 treatment

Celltrion Group chairman says he will send antibody treatments if the South Korean government gives him the go-ahead

South Korean billionaire willing to visit the DPRK to provide COVID-19 treatment
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung November 25, 2020
State Department offers $3 million for human rights projects in North Korea

State Department offers $3 million for human rights projects in North Korea

Funding marks a 25% increase from the amount allocated for DPRK human rights projects in January this year

State Department offers $3 million for human rights projects in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 24, 2020