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Activists call for efforts to protect North Korean Olympians after viral selfie

Activists call for efforts to protect North Korean Olympians after viral selfie

But experts cast doubt on rumors that athletes face punishment for taking photos with South Koreans

Activists call for efforts to protect North Korean Olympians after viral selfie
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 4, 2024
North Korea launches new campaign to vaccinate 1M people with UNICEF support

North Korea launches new campaign to vaccinate 1M people with UNICEF support

UN organization says campaign targets children and pregnant women who missed life-saving vaccinations during pandemic

North Korea launches new campaign to vaccinate 1M people with UNICEF support
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 4, 2024
What if China stops sending humanitarian aid to North Korea?

What if China stops sending humanitarian aid to North Korea?

DPRK faces economic calamity without trade with its biggest partner, a fact China could use to keep the peace

What if China stops sending humanitarian aid to North Korea?
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal September 4, 2024
UN chief demands accountability for North Korean human rights abuses

UN chief demands accountability for North Korean human rights abuses

In report, Antonio Guterres endorses ‘non-traditional justice pathways’ citing increasing repression of basic freedoms

UN chief demands accountability for North Korean human rights abuses
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 3, 2024
North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2024

North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro September 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un thinks North Korea better off without foreign aid: Ex-DPRK diplomat

Kim Jong Un thinks North Korea better off without foreign aid: Ex-DPRK diplomat

Former counselor at North Korean Embassy in Cuba shares insights on Kim's foreign policy priorities, domestic challenges

Kim Jong Un thinks North Korea better off without foreign aid: Ex-DPRK diplomat
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 3, 2024
Seoul police raid far-left political party over alleged support for North Korea

Seoul police raid far-left political party over alleged support for North Korea

People’s Democracy Party says police cited security act violations for search and seizures targeting offices and homes

Seoul police raid far-left political party over alleged support for North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 3, 2024
Foreign professors to teach at North Korean university, first time since COVID

Foreign professors to teach at North Korean university, first time since COVID

DPRK recently issued visas for teachers at private Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, representative says

Foreign professors to teach at North Korean university, first time since COVID
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Shreyas Reddy September 2, 2024
North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day

North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day

Construction of stage points to Sept. 9 celebrations despite cancellation of overseas events due to flood relief efforts

North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko September 2, 2024
South Korea to allow private groups to contact North Korea for flood relief

South Korea to allow private groups to contact North Korea for flood relief

Seoul emphasizes decision is an exception to de facto ban that aims to help DPRK citizens ‘return to their daily lives’

South Korea to allow private groups to contact North Korea for flood relief
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 30, 2024
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