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How North Korea’s devastating famine subverted the rigid “songbun” system

How North Korea’s devastating famine subverted the rigid “songbun” system

Many were able to use their foreign connections to start illegal, but profitable, cross-border businesses

How North Korea’s devastating famine subverted the rigid “songbun” system
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov October 27, 2019
Kim Jong Un says high-quality medical equipment “badly needed” in North Korea

Kim Jong Un says high-quality medical equipment “badly needed” in North Korea

In factory visit, DPRK leader calls for country to bring manufacturing to the level of developed countries

Kim Jong Un says high-quality medical equipment “badly needed” in North Korea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 27, 2019
Ask a North Korean: What do people like to eat in North Korea?

Ask a North Korean: What do people like to eat in North Korea?

"When I was little, my mother used to prepare sundae, rice cakes, and lots of other delicious food"

Ask a North Korean: What do people like to eat in North Korea?
In-hua Kim October 24, 2019
North Korea may become “more isolated” without a deal with U.S., UN envoy warns

North Korea may become “more isolated” without a deal with U.S., UN envoy warns

In his first DC visit, Tomás Ojea Quintana talks sanctions, peace, and the role of human rights in a long-term deal

North Korea may become “more isolated” without a deal with U.S., UN envoy warns
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 24, 2019
UN Population Fund wins sanctions exemptions to bring two cars into North Korea

UN Population Fund wins sanctions exemptions to bring two cars into North Korea

Exemptions are second this month granted by the UN Security Council

UN Population Fund wins sanctions exemptions to bring two cars into North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 23, 2019
South Korea football association seeks to discipline DPRK after this week’s game

South Korea football association seeks to discipline DPRK after this week’s game

Ban on media and fans from the South forced teams to play key match in empty stadium

South Korea football association seeks to discipline DPRK after this week’s game
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 18, 2019
UN releases emergency funding for cyclone damage in North Korea

UN releases emergency funding for cyclone damage in North Korea

UN Central Emergency Response Fund released $6 million to help vulnerable people in the DPRK

UN releases emergency funding for cyclone damage in North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 18, 2019
North Korea yet to approve new TB-malaria treatment grant, Global Fund says

North Korea yet to approve new TB-malaria treatment grant, Global Fund says

"Critically important" that medication order be placed soon, NGO spokesperson tells NK News

North Korea yet to approve new TB-malaria treatment grant, Global Fund says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 18, 2019
Why “climate smart” agricultural methods are needed in the DPRK more than ever

Why “climate smart” agricultural methods are needed in the DPRK more than ever

Food security expert John O'Dea discusses how such approaches can help North Korea cope with global warming

Why “climate smart” agricultural methods are needed in the DPRK more than ever
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee October 18, 2019
Red Cross granted UN sanctions exemptions for humanitarian work in North Korea

Red Cross granted UN sanctions exemptions for humanitarian work in North Korea

Aid group’s work expected to focus on DPRK’s water supplies and drinking water access

Red Cross granted UN sanctions exemptions for humanitarian work in North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 17, 2019