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North Korea’s treatment of religious people worse than China’s: Pence

North Korea’s treatment of religious people worse than China’s: Pence

U.S. will "stand for the freedom of religion" on the Korean peninsula, VP says

North Korea’s treatment of religious people worse than China’s: Pence
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 18, 2019
How the North Korean state could make life easier for the “Donju”
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How the North Korean state could make life easier for the “Donju”

DPRK policymakers have a range of ways to expand opportunities for the entrepreneurial class

How the North Korean state could make life easier for the “Donju”
Peter Ward
Peter Ward July 18, 2019
Severe drought in North Korea cut expected harvest output in half: IFRC

Severe drought in North Korea cut expected harvest output in half: IFRC

Urgent action required to safeguard food security in the country, aid organization says

Severe drought in North Korea cut expected harvest output in half: IFRC
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 18, 2019
Former marine linked to North Korea embassy break-in released on bail

Former marine linked to North Korea embassy break-in released on bail

Christopher Ahn to be held under house arrest, may hold press conference next week

Former marine linked to North Korea embassy break-in released on bail
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 17, 2019
Ask a North Korean: from middle-class life to famine and freedom

Ask a North Korean: from middle-class life to famine and freedom

Introducing a new writer, a former resident of Hyesan, Ryanggang-do

Ask a North Korean: from middle-class life to famine and freedom
In-hua Kim July 17, 2019
Humanitarian exemptions for North Korean aid work: crunching the numbers

Humanitarian exemptions for North Korean aid work: crunching the numbers

The process has streamlined in recent months, though humanitarian groups still face major challenges

Humanitarian exemptions for North Korean aid work: crunching the numbers
High-profile defector linked to February raid on North Korean embassy in Madrid

High-profile defector linked to February raid on North Korean embassy in Madrid

Liberty in North Korea CEO says Charles Ryu was "recruited" by Free Joseon group

High-profile defector linked to February raid on North Korean embassy in Madrid
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 11, 2019
Fujimoto’s Japanese restaurant in Pyongyang remains open, sushi chef spotted

Fujimoto’s Japanese restaurant in Pyongyang remains open, sushi chef spotted

Despite reports, diner at "Takahashi" says chef still working in capital

Fujimoto’s Japanese restaurant in Pyongyang remains open, sushi chef spotted
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi July 8, 2019
NK News statement on release of Alek Sigley

NK News statement on release of Alek Sigley

DPRK state media says Australian detainee was committing "anti-DPRK incitement" on behalf of NK News

NK News statement on release of Alek Sigley
NK News
NK News July 6, 2019
Australian released by North Korea on Thursday will “return to normal life”

Australian released by North Korea on Thursday will “return to normal life”

Alek Sigley will not be taking media requests, statement says

Australian released by North Korea on Thursday will “return to normal life”
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham July 5, 2019