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Japanese abductee’s family wants Biden to address North Korean crimes

Japanese abductee’s family wants Biden to address North Korean crimes

The mother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korean operatives at the age of 13, speaks out once again

Japanese abductee’s family wants Biden to address North Korean crimes
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi November 19, 2020
North Korea says foreign goods can spread ‘the devil’s virus’ and kill people

North Korea says foreign goods can spread ‘the devil’s virus’ and kill people

Fear of COVID-19 is driving the DPRK to warn citizens about imported items, birds, snow, cigarettes and polluted air

North Korea says foreign goods can spread ‘the devil’s virus’ and kill people
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 18, 2020
Ten weeks later, a North Korean crew is still trapped on a ship in Russia

Ten weeks later, a North Korean crew is still trapped on a ship in Russia

The Kalma 2 ship hit Russian shores during a September typhoon, and a deportation case could be complicating its release

Ten weeks later, a North Korean crew is still trapped on a ship in Russia
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy November 18, 2020
North Korea records 6,173 ‘suspected’ COVID-19 cases, nobody tests positive

North Korea records 6,173 ‘suspected’ COVID-19 cases, nobody tests positive

North Korea says it tested 12,072 people for COVID-19 as of Oct. 29, with all results coming up “negative” for the virus

North Korea records 6,173 ‘suspected’ COVID-19 cases, nobody tests positive
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 16, 2020
Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans know about Muslims, mosques or Islam?

Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans know about Muslims, mosques or Islam?

“Let alone mosques, there aren’t really any churches, monasteries or temples in North Korea.”

Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans know about Muslims, mosques or Islam?
Tae-il Shim November 13, 2020
Unlike Trump, Biden will appoint an envoy for North Korean human rights

Unlike Trump, Biden will appoint an envoy for North Korean human rights

Trump never appointed an envoy, but Biden likely will. The question is when he’ll do it, given all the distractions.

Unlike Trump, Biden will appoint an envoy for North Korean human rights
Robert R. King
Robert R. King November 13, 2020
North Korea worried that citizens could catch COVID-19 by smoking tobacco

North Korea worried that citizens could catch COVID-19 by smoking tobacco

The warning comes after state media claims that migratory birds, snow and yellow dust from China could spread the virus

North Korea worried that citizens could catch COVID-19 by smoking tobacco
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 11, 2020
Photos: North Korea’s new-age apartments join a greater wave of modern design

Photos: North Korea’s new-age apartments join a greater wave of modern design

A trendy architectural design is springing up across the country in wake of the recent, destructive typhoons

Photos: North Korea’s new-age apartments join a greater wave of modern design
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 11, 2020
North Korea has a pop culture obsession with potatoes, and it’s a dangerous sign

North Korea has a pop culture obsession with potatoes, and it’s a dangerous sign

DPRK state media has been replacing images of white rice — a symbol of prosperity — with the more humble spud

North Korea has a pop culture obsession with potatoes, and it’s a dangerous sign
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko November 10, 2020
How South Korean NGOs impact inter-Korean relations – NKNews Podcast Ep. 156
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How South Korean NGOs impact inter-Korean relations – NKNews Podcast Ep. 156

Sang-young Hong of the Korean Sharing Movement talks about civil society's interactions with North Korea

How South Korean NGOs impact inter-Korean relations – NKNews Podcast Ep. 156
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot November 10, 2020