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The best North Korea books of 2022: A gift guide for the holiday season

The best North Korea books of 2022: A gift guide for the holiday season

Thrilling accounts of anti-regime activism and DPRK cybercrime join deep dives into history among the year’s top titles

The best North Korea books of 2022: A gift guide for the holiday season
Oliver Jia
Oliver Jia December 13, 2022
One man’s project to overthrow the Kim regime — Ep. 266
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One man’s project to overthrow the Kim regime — Ep. 266

Bradley Hope discusses his new book on Adrian Hong’s activist organization and Free Joseon’s Madrid raid gone wrong

One man’s project to overthrow the Kim regime — Ep. 266
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News December 13, 2022
Only North and South Korean people can achieve peace, Nobel laureates say

Only North and South Korean people can achieve peace, Nobel laureates say

Peace prize winners maintain unification possible while variously blaming ‘proxy war’ and Kim dictatorship for division

Only North and South Korean people can achieve peace, Nobel laureates say
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 12, 2022
Malaria cases jump in North Korea for first time in decade: WHO

Malaria cases jump in North Korea for first time in decade: WHO

Despite 23% increase last year, UN agency says the DPRK is still on track to eradicate disease by 2025

Malaria cases jump in North Korea for first time in decade: WHO
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 12, 2022
31 countries call for open Security Council meeting on North Korean human rights

31 countries call for open Security Council meeting on North Korean human rights

UN body has not publicly discussed the issue in over five years following Chinese opposition

31 countries call for open Security Council meeting on North Korean human rights
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 12, 2022
US sanctions North Korean border guards for stopping people from escaping

US sanctions North Korean border guards for stopping people from escaping

New designations to mark Human Rights Day also target foreign companies and individuals tied to DPRK animation firm

US sanctions North Korean border guards for stopping people from escaping
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 10, 2022
Unification ministry seeks power to investigate North Korean defectors

Unification ministry seeks power to investigate North Korean defectors

Proposal follows uproar over Moon administration’s past repatriation of two DPRK fishermen accused of killing crewmates

Unification ministry seeks power to investigate North Korean defectors
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 9, 2022
State media review: North Korea takes aim at use of foreign words
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State media review: North Korea takes aim at use of foreign words

An in-depth analysis of new SPA meetings, Pyongyang cold noodles, needling of Seoul ministry and more

State media review: North Korea takes aim at use of foreign words
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung December 8, 2022
North Korea state TV airs South Korea’s lopsided World Cup loss to Brazil

North Korea state TV airs South Korea’s lopsided World Cup loss to Brazil

Decision to air Red Devils’ elimination from premier soccer tournament reflects Pyongyang’s ‘pettiness,’ expert says

North Korea state TV airs South Korea’s lopsided World Cup loss to Brazil
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 8, 2022
China rolls back virus controls, providing hope for North Korea aid work

China rolls back virus controls, providing hope for North Korea aid work

Experts say rules a positive step for DPRK refugees and aid groups in China, though border controls likely to stay

China rolls back virus controls, providing hope for North Korea aid work
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell December 8, 2022
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