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Ukraine ready to ‘hand over Kim Jong Un’s soldiers’ in prisoner swap: Zelensky

Ukraine ready to ‘hand over Kim Jong Un’s soldiers’ in prisoner swap: Zelensky

Kyiv also releases interrogation footage suggesting one of two captured North Koreans may not want to return to DPRK

Ukraine ready to ‘hand over Kim Jong Un’s soldiers’ in prisoner swap: Zelensky
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 13, 2025
Why honoring North Koreans killed in Ukraine war could pose major risk to regime

Why honoring North Koreans killed in Ukraine war could pose major risk to regime

Mounting casualties imperil Kim Jong Un’s ability to maintain secrecy around sensitive deployment to Russia

Why honoring North Koreans killed in Ukraine war could pose major risk to regime
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 10, 2025
Forecast 2025: Why Kim Jong Un’s market crackdowns will spark social unrest
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Forecast 2025: Why Kim Jong Un’s market crackdowns will spark social unrest

In second of two-part series, NK Pro predicts economic crisis, AI in state media, a U-turn on foreign tourists and more

Forecast 2025: Why Kim Jong Un’s market crackdowns will spark social unrest
NK Pro
NK Pro January 10, 2025
Andrei Lankov: Why North Korean troops won’t make a difference in Ukraine war
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Andrei Lankov: Why North Korean troops won’t make a difference in Ukraine war

Expert delves into DPRK-Russia cooperation, Pyongyang’s ties with Beijing and when Westerners will be able to return

Andrei Lankov: Why North Korean troops won’t make a difference in Ukraine war
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News January 9, 2025
Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships

Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships

State media warns of frigid temperatures and strong winds in country where most rely on firewood and coal to stay warm

Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Seung-Yeon Chung January 9, 2025
A window into division: Where to catch a glimpse of North Korea near Seoul
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A window into division: Where to catch a glimpse of North Korea near Seoul

While the JSA is currently off-limits, there are many other inter-Korean sites worth visiting not far from ROK capital

A window into division: Where to catch a glimpse of North Korea near Seoul
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 8, 2025
North Korea has yet to confirm Pyongyang marathon will go ahead: Tour agency

North Korea has yet to confirm Pyongyang marathon will go ahead: Tour agency

International partner says DPRK may not hold April event despite reports it will take place for first time in 6 years

North Korea has yet to confirm Pyongyang marathon will go ahead: Tour agency
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 8, 2025
Russia appears to deploy North Korean 170mm artillery for use against Ukraine

Russia appears to deploy North Korean 170mm artillery for use against Ukraine

Video shows soldier describing Koksan self-propelled gun as ‘gift from Kim Jong Un’ as Russia faces depleted stocks

Russia appears to deploy North Korean 170mm artillery for use against Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 8, 2025
Forced to fight: How North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia abuses human rights

Forced to fight: How North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia abuses human rights

Experts say 12K soldiers waging war against Ukraine are both violators and victims, acting under undefiable orders

Forced to fight: How North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia abuses human rights
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 7, 2025
UN demands North Korea clarify if it executed two women repatriated from China

UN demands North Korea clarify if it executed two women repatriated from China

Envoys express ‘grave concern’ over reports of harsh sentences for 11 women, including life in prison and death penalty

UN demands North Korea clarify if it executed two women repatriated from China
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 7, 2025
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