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North Korea’s ‘egregious’ human rights abuses remain a ‘priority,’ US says

North Korea’s ‘egregious’ human rights abuses remain a ‘priority,’ US says

Washington raises concern about forced repatriation of defectors in statement marking start of North Korea Freedom Week

North Korea’s ‘egregious’ human rights abuses remain a ‘priority,’ US says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 18, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What do socialism and capitalism mean to you?

Ask a North Korean: What do socialism and capitalism mean to you?

A defector shares what DPRK taught him about equality and how living in South Korea has shaped his views on capitalism

Ask a North Korean: What do socialism and capitalism mean to you?
David September 15, 2023
How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory

How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory

Experts say North Korea may seek fighter jets and plane parts during planned tour as Kim works to modernize air fleet

How Kim Jong Un could bolster air force by visiting Russian aviation factory
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 14, 2023
Russia and North Korea to launch joint construction projects: Russian governor

Russia and North Korea to launch joint construction projects: Russian governor

Oleg Kozhemyako says he and Kim Jong Un discussed cooperation on tourism, agriculture and construction on Tuesday

Russia and North Korea to launch joint construction projects: Russian governor
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 13, 2023
UN working to confirm forced repatriations of North Koreans, special envoy says

UN working to confirm forced repatriations of North Koreans, special envoy says

Elizabeth Salmon raises concern about some 1,500 DPRK nationals imprisoned in China as North Korea opens borders

UN working to confirm forced repatriations of North Koreans, special envoy says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 12, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s train speeds past Vladivostok en route to presumed Putin summit

Kim Jong Un’s train speeds past Vladivostok en route to presumed Putin summit

Russian media speculate North Korean leader could meet Putin at Far East spaceport, though Kremlin tight-lipped

Kim Jong Un’s train speeds past Vladivostok en route to presumed Putin summit
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 12, 2023
North Korea’s last remaining satellite to burn up in atmosphere soon: Experts

North Korea’s last remaining satellite to burn up in atmosphere soon: Experts

Defunct Kwangmyongsong-3-2 could fall to Earth this week after decade in space, leaving DPRK without satellite in orbit

North Korea’s last remaining satellite to burn up in atmosphere soon: Experts
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 12, 2023
Could dryland farming be the answer to North Korea’s persistent food woes?

Could dryland farming be the answer to North Korea’s persistent food woes?

UN report suggests DPRK adopt the practice but experts say other, more pressing, issues need to be addressed

Could dryland farming be the answer to North Korea’s persistent food woes?
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 11, 2023
Kim Jong Un celebrates 75 years of North Korea with mass ‘militia’ parade

Kim Jong Un celebrates 75 years of North Korea with mass ‘militia’ parade

Leader also meets top Chinese official as the country celebrates diamond jubilee with third mass procession of 2023

Kim Jong Un celebrates 75 years of North Korea with mass ‘militia’ parade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 9, 2023
China falling? Why a wary North Korea is monitoring Beijing’s economic woes
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China falling? Why a wary North Korea is monitoring Beijing’s economic woes

China’s slowing exports, depreciation of yuan and political turmoil at top could drive DPRK to reevaluate foreign ties

China falling? Why a wary North Korea is monitoring Beijing’s economic woes
John Petrushka
John Petrushka September 8, 2023
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