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Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Satellite imagery shows progress repairing broken bridges in Jagang as North Korean leader pushes back project deadline

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 22, 2024
US’ North Korean Human Rights Act turns 20, but gains remain elusive

US’ North Korean Human Rights Act turns 20, but gains remain elusive

Experts acknowledge its role in highlighting abuses but say consistency in Washington’s policy is key to success

US’ North Korean Human Rights Act turns 20, but gains remain elusive
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 18, 2024
More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military
NK PRO

More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military

An in-depth analysis of ‘angry revengers,’ an amendment to a law on homes for scientists and criticism of US officials

More than 1 million youth and students volunteer to join North Korea’s military
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 18, 2024
Frank Aum: Why North Korea’s claims should be taken at face value
Podcast

Frank Aum: Why North Korea’s claims should be taken at face value

Senior expert at US Institute of Peace discusses why the Korean problem remains unresolved some 70 years on

Frank Aum: Why North Korea’s claims should be taken at face value
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News October 17, 2024
South Korea halts investigations into defectors’ money transfers to North Korea

South Korea halts investigations into defectors’ money transfers to North Korea

But NK News confirms that several escapees are still facing prosecution for practice that was previously long accepted

South Korea halts investigations into defectors’ money transfers to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer October 17, 2024
Some North Korean trash balloons now carry GPS devices, Seoul says

Some North Korean trash balloons now carry GPS devices, Seoul says

Location trackers could help DPRK ensure balloons reach their intended targets in South Korea, according to expert

Some North Korean trash balloons now carry GPS devices, Seoul says
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill October 14, 2024
North Korea launches third round of trash balloons this week, 27th this year

North Korea launches third round of trash balloons this week, 27th this year

Latest barrage comes as DPRK severs inter-Korean links and fortifies border as ‘self-defensive measure’

North Korea launches third round of trash balloons this week, 27th this year
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill October 11, 2024
Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday
NK PRO

Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday

An in-depth analysis of North Korean leader’s letters, criticism of NATO, claims of bumper harvest and a new envoy

Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 11, 2024
New report documents huge surge in North Korean crackdowns on outside info

New report documents huge surge in North Korean crackdowns on outside info

DPRK restrictions on info access have led to over 40-fold rise in related human rights violations, Seoul nonprofit finds

New report documents huge surge in North Korean crackdowns on outside info
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park October 10, 2024
Jihyun Park: A woman’s journey from North Korea to British politics
Podcast

Jihyun Park: A woman’s journey from North Korea to British politics

The defector-activist discusses her two escapes from the DPRK and her fight for global recognition of North Korea issues

Jihyun Park: A woman’s journey from North Korea to British politics
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News October 10, 2024