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State media review: North Korea hypes ‘victory’ over US ahead of major holiday
An in-depth review of preparations for Korean War anniversary, extreme weather, a travelog bashing Buddhism and more
US soldier who crossed to North Korea faced charges for assault, property damage
ROK court records fill out profile of apparent defector Travis King, though his motivations and future remain unclear
How North Korea will handle the case of US soldier who illegally entered country
Evidence suggests DPRK will release American in short order, but COVID and hotline issues could complicate things
Number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea doubles in second quarter
Seoul attributes on-quarter surge in new arrivals to 65 to eased COVID controls in China, anticipating trend to continue
Russia denies North Korean missile fell in economic zone, downplaying evidence
Experts say Moscow is unlikely to admit ICBM fell in its waters to avoid souring ties with Pyongyang
What humanitarian groups can do to facilitate a return to North Korea post-COVID
DPRK is ambivalent about hosting aid workers, but decoupling aid from nuke talks and other steps can reduce resistance
Kim Jong Un appears to build giant private train station near beach mansions
Construction points to paranoia around leader’s security, as well as investment in personal luxuries despite shortages
North Korean man stabbed multiple times in Moscow, Russian media reports
No evidence attack was politically motivated, as state news agency says victim undergoing ‘intensive’ treatment
Almost half of North Korea’s population undernourished due to food shortages: UN
Report estimates 12 million people are not getting enough to eat, an increase of more than 1 million from last year
State media review: Heavy rains hit North Korea’s agricultural heartland
An in-depth review of disaster mitigation, celebrations for a China-DPRK defense treaty, mask-wearing trends and more
