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North Korea experiencing economic hardship, “lagging behind”: state media

North Korea experiencing economic hardship, “lagging behind”: state media

Cabinet newspaper also warns against taking aid from "blabbering" imperialists

North Korea experiencing economic hardship, “lagging behind”: state media
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 22, 2020
Ask a North Korean: how does sex education differ between North and South Korea?

Ask a North Korean: how does sex education differ between North and South Korea?

"It breaks my heart when I think of how women in North Korea... don't receive even the most basic sex education"

Ask a North Korean: how does sex education differ between North and South Korea?
Tae-il Shim April 22, 2020
Why Kim Jong Un’s health is a very big deal
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Why Kim Jong Un’s health is a very big deal

The latest flurry of speculation highlights a very real, but too often neglected, aspect of North Korea risk

Why Kim Jong Un’s health is a very big deal
Aidan Foster-Carter
Aidan Foster-Carter April 21, 2020
After UN worker ban took effect, Russia granted 753 work visas to North Koreans
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After UN worker ban took effect, Russia granted 753 work visas to North Koreans

Data reveal flow of DPRK nationals into Russia despite UN sanctions, strict border controls during COVID-19 pandemic

After UN worker ban took effect, Russia granted 753 work visas to North Koreans
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 21, 2020
Back to school: North Korea partially resumes high school, university classes

Back to school: North Korea partially resumes high school, university classes

State media warns against loosening quarantine measures, however, to avoid "self-destruction"

Back to school: North Korea partially resumes high school, university classes
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 21, 2020
South Koreans sent $22.74 million in aid to North Korea last year, data shows

South Koreans sent $22.74 million in aid to North Korea last year, data shows

Private sector organizations sent $13.95 million in assistance, highest since 2010: MOU

South Koreans sent $22.74 million in aid to North Korea last year, data shows
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 20, 2020
Austria moves to deport one of North Korea’s few international footballers

Austria moves to deport one of North Korea’s few international footballers

SKN St. Pölten, where Pak Kwang Ryong has played since 2017, insists he still holds a "valid contract," however

Austria moves to deport one of North Korea’s few international footballers
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 20, 2020
North Korea earned millions in illicit funds last year, UN experts say

North Korea earned millions in illicit funds last year, UN experts say

Latest report from UN's Panel of Experts finds Pyongyang continues to find ways to circumvent crushing sanctions

North Korea earned millions in illicit funds last year, UN experts say
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer April 17, 2020
North Korea lauds public health leadership, continues to claim no COVID-19 cases

North Korea lauds public health leadership, continues to claim no COVID-19 cases

Rodong Sinmun urges officials not to "slacken vigilance" against threat from the virus

North Korea lauds public health leadership, continues to claim no COVID-19 cases
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 17, 2020
North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma project fails to meet April 15 completion deadline

North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma project fails to meet April 15 completion deadline

Finishing materials still being sent to marquee beach resort as construction is “pushing forward,” state outlets say

North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma project fails to meet April 15 completion deadline
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 17, 2020