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How a US ambassador navigated North Korean tumult – Ep. 290
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How a US ambassador navigated North Korean tumult – Ep. 290

Kathleen Stephens discusses the DPRK’s 2010 attacks on South Korea, the breakdown of six-party talks and more

How a US ambassador navigated North Korean tumult – Ep. 290
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News May 23, 2023
North Korea exported record amount of fake hair to China in April, data shows
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North Korea exported record amount of fake hair to China in April, data shows

Expert says DPRK has used prison labor in past to turn human hair imports into wigs, fake beards and eyelashes

North Korea exported record amount of fake hair to China in April, data shows
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 22, 2023
Settling in Seoul: What is it like to speak to South Koreans about North Korea?

Settling in Seoul: What is it like to speak to South Koreans about North Korea?

People in the DPRK are curious about the far wealthier South, but the interest doesn’t always go in the other direction

Settling in Seoul: What is it like to speak to South Koreans about North Korea?
Jin May 22, 2023
North Koreans who fled south in boat ‘disillusioned’ by Kim Jong Un regime: NIS

North Koreans who fled south in boat ‘disillusioned’ by Kim Jong Un regime: NIS

Intelligence agency says group that defected across inter-Korean maritime border related, watched ROK TV before escape

North Koreans who fled south in boat ‘disillusioned’ by Kim Jong Un regime: NIS
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 19, 2023
WHO plans to send oxygen treatment units to North Korea to treat ‘severe’ COVID

WHO plans to send oxygen treatment units to North Korea to treat ‘severe’ COVID

Health body receives sanctions exemption for hundreds of units, signaling possible rise in virus cases

WHO plans to send oxygen treatment units to North Korea to treat ‘severe’ COVID
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 19, 2023
Mongolia detains 4 North Koreans who illegally crossed into country from China

Mongolia detains 4 North Koreans who illegally crossed into country from China

Expert says Ulaanbataar may be trying to curry favor with Pyongyang ahead of key diplomatic anniversary

Mongolia detains 4 North Koreans who illegally crossed into country from China
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 18, 2023
State media review: ‘Little Boy’ spooks North Korea ahead of warm weather season
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State media review: ‘Little Boy’ spooks North Korea ahead of warm weather season

An in-depth analysis of warnings to brace for El Niño, more anti-ROK animations, a women’s clothing expo and more

State media review: ‘Little Boy’ spooks North Korea ahead of warm weather season
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 18, 2023
Multiple North Koreans cross maritime border to South Korea, Seoul says

Multiple North Koreans cross maritime border to South Korea, Seoul says

At least one child among several DPRK residents reportedly aboard fishing boat that sailed into ROK waters

Multiple North Koreans cross maritime border to South Korea, Seoul says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 18, 2023
US pick for DPRK human rights envoy warns rights abuses threaten global security

US pick for DPRK human rights envoy warns rights abuses threaten global security

Julie Turner outlines plan to address North Korea’s ‘protracted’ human rights crises as Washington pointperson on issue

US pick for DPRK human rights envoy warns rights abuses threaten global security
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy May 18, 2023
Fishermen convicted of crimes after detainment in North Korea to receive retrial

Fishermen convicted of crimes after detainment in North Korea to receive retrial

Seoul prosecutors says ROK citizens were wrongly accused over 50 years ago due to anti-communist sentiment

Fishermen convicted of crimes after detainment in North Korea to receive retrial
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 17, 2023
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