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Seoul confirms China’s repatriation of North Koreans, raises issue with Beijing

Seoul confirms China’s repatriation of North Koreans, raises issue with Beijing

Unification ministry says forced repatriations violates international norms, can't confirm how many more in China

Seoul confirms China’s repatriation of North Koreans, raises issue with Beijing
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park October 13, 2023
What if North Korea stages military drills with Russia and China?

What if North Korea stages military drills with Russia and China?

The ‘nightmare scenario’ is plausible but there are many practical limitations to trilateral war games, experts say

What if North Korea stages military drills with Russia and China?
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 13, 2023
Apparent North Korean weapons used by Hamas, but DPRK denies

Apparent North Korean weapons used by Hamas, but DPRK denies

Analysts suggest both claims could be true, with rocket-propelled grenade launchers likely sourced indirectly

Apparent North Korean weapons used by Hamas, but DPRK denies
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 13, 2023
State media review: North Korea attacks sanction-enforcing Francophones
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State media review: North Korea attacks sanction-enforcing Francophones

An in-depth analysis of French and Canadian sanctions monitoring, the latest Cabinet meeting, a boy on fire and more

State media review: North Korea attacks sanction-enforcing Francophones
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 12, 2023
The highs and lows of North Korea’s sporting return at the Asian Games

The highs and lows of North Korea’s sporting return at the Asian Games

From weightlifting world records to scuffles on the soccer pitch, DPRK athletes had all eyes on them in Hangzhou

The highs and lows of North Korea’s sporting return at the Asian Games
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 12, 2023
Russia eyes North Korea’s participation in Moscow-led organizations: Official

Russia eyes North Korea’s participation in Moscow-led organizations: Official

Expert says Russia may try to create a separate international forum to unite major pariah states ‘with nothing to lose’

Russia eyes North Korea’s participation in Moscow-led organizations: Official
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 12, 2023
North Korea says it’s open to dope-testing after Asian Games success

North Korea says it’s open to dope-testing after Asian Games success

Critics say DPRK weightlifters, free from steroid and other testing for years, pack unfair advantage

North Korea says it’s open to dope-testing after Asian Games success
Brian Oliver
Brian Oliver October 12, 2023
Polluted to potable: Inside Pyongyang’s push to improve clean water supplies
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Polluted to potable: Inside Pyongyang’s push to improve clean water supplies

North Korean capital has revamped sewage treatment as it builds new houses, but doubts remain about system’s reliability

Polluted to potable: Inside Pyongyang’s push to improve clean water supplies
Jacob Bogle
Jacob Bogle October 11, 2023
How North Korea is weighing in on Hamas attacks on Israel – Ep. 310
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How North Korea is weighing in on Hamas attacks on Israel – Ep. 310

The NK News team discusses the Hamas attacks, the Asian Games, a DPRK-Russia crypto ‘shadow economy’ and more

How North Korea is weighing in on Hamas attacks on Israel – Ep. 310
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News October 11, 2023
Chinese boats spotted fishing in North Korean waters likely violating sanctions

Chinese boats spotted fishing in North Korean waters likely violating sanctions

Experts suggest companies operating vessels in waters close to Northern Limit Line bought fishing rights from Pyongyang

Chinese boats spotted fishing in North Korean waters likely violating sanctions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 10, 2023
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