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The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington
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The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington

NK News journalists share what they learned from a US trip about DPRK policy, prospects for diplomacy and more

The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington
How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety
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How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety

Demanding denuclearization has met little success, but a pragmatic approach to growing nuclear risks can foster dialogue

How Trump can break the impasse with North Korea by prioritizing nuclear safety
Caroline Kearney
Caroline Kearney March 26, 2025
Russia agrees to help North Korea modernize drug industry at talks in Moscow

Russia agrees to help North Korea modernize drug industry at talks in Moscow

Russian Embassy says Moscow will help produce antibiotics and build hospitals in return for DPRK’s traditional medicines

Russia agrees to help North Korea modernize drug industry at talks in Moscow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 25, 2025
Emergency fundraiser looks to save North Korean human rights NGOs after US cuts

Emergency fundraiser looks to save North Korean human rights NGOs after US cuts

US-based nonprofit says it aims to provide ‘bridge’ for South Korean NGOs as cuts threaten ‘entire ecosystem’

Emergency fundraiser looks to save North Korean human rights NGOs after US cuts
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 25, 2025
North Korea carries out controlled burns at main airport as fires rage in South

North Korea carries out controlled burns at main airport as fires rage in South

Aviation expert calls DPRK approach to managing vegetation ‘extreme,’ but NASA data suggests wildfire situation stable

North Korea carries out controlled burns at main airport as fires rage in South
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 25, 2025
South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement

South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement

Acting President Han Duck-soo warns of ‘serious’ security situation after court overturns his impeachment

South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 25, 2025
UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’

UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’

Draft resolution from Human Rights Council appears to be response to DPRK’s deployment of troops to fight Ukraine

UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 24, 2025
Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea

Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea

Unification ministry exploring how to contact DPRK for potential repatriation as inter-Korean hotlines remain silent

Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 21, 2025
North Korea denounces US airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
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North Korea denounces US airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels

An in-depth analysis of statement by Egypt envoy, more Freedom Shield criticism and yellow dust alerts

North Korea denounces US airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 21, 2025
Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors

Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors

South Korea urges DPRK’s compliance with international law following special envoy’s report on human rights violations

Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim March 20, 2025