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The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea
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The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea

From new sanctions to restrictions on U.S. troop withdrawals, new legislation stands to have significant impact

The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea
Daniel Wertz
Daniel Wertz December 13, 2019
After massive data leak, North Korean refugees fear for family back home

After massive data leak, North Korean refugees fear for family back home

"A lot of us couldn’t live our daily lives after hearing about the news"

After massive data leak, North Korean refugees fear for family back home
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung December 12, 2019
Reciprocate U.S. calls for dialogue, ambassador to UN urges North Korea

Reciprocate U.S. calls for dialogue, ambassador to UN urges North Korea

At UN Security Council meeting, Ambassador Kelly Craft warns DPRK against "destabilizing" long-range missile tests

Reciprocate U.S. calls for dialogue, ambassador to UN urges North Korea
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 11, 2019
Pyongyang cloaked in smog as fine dust descends on North Korea

Pyongyang cloaked in smog as fine dust descends on North Korea

Air quality in Pyongyang reaching "unhealthy" levels this week, monitoring websites show

Pyongyang cloaked in smog as fine dust descends on North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 11, 2019
UN extends UNICEF sanctions exemption amid “unanticipated” logistical challenges
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UN extends UNICEF sanctions exemption amid “unanticipated” logistical challenges

Equipment set to help North Korean women in childbirth and treat flood victims, among other projects

UN extends UNICEF sanctions exemption amid “unanticipated” logistical challenges
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 9, 2019
UN Security Council “very concerned” about North Korean missile launches: Craft

UN Security Council “very concerned” about North Korean missile launches: Craft

U.S. ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft rotates to the presidency of the Security Council this month

UN Security Council “very concerned” about North Korean missile launches: Craft
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer December 6, 2019
North Korean police threaten death penalty for fake drug, alcohol trafficking

North Korean police threaten death penalty for fake drug, alcohol trafficking

Officials must not "receive money and goods" from citizens engaged in criminal activities, poster stresses

North Korean police threaten death penalty for fake drug, alcohol trafficking
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham December 6, 2019
Kim Jong Un opens large farm in a bid to “improve diets” of local people: KCNA

Kim Jong Un opens large farm in a bid to “improve diets” of local people: KCNA

Construction of the town-sized Jungphyong Vegetable Greenhouse Farm and Tree Nursery began in August 2018

Kim Jong Un opens large farm in a bid to “improve diets” of local people: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 4, 2019
Ask a North Korean: is North Korea environmentally-friendly?

Ask a North Korean: is North Korea environmentally-friendly?

"'Nature' in North Korea is so bleak I am ashamed to even call it that."

Ask a North Korean: is North Korea environmentally-friendly?
In-hua Kim December 3, 2019
North Korea in November 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in November 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analytic look at the main developments of the November 1-November 30 period

North Korea in November 2019: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro December 3, 2019