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How nuclear weapons help North Korea punch above its weight – Ep. 253
Sung-Yoon Lee discusses grim realities of the Kim Jong Un regime and why denuclearization summit talks are pointless
North Korea finally wants vaccines. The question is where it will get them.
Inoculations are much needed but come too late for many who suffered through outbreak and under pandemic restrictions
North Korea to start COVID vaccine campaign in fall: Kim Jong Un
Kim cites cold weather virus risks in speech, while also promising large economic growth by 2025 at assembly session
State media review: North Korea prepares for typhoon disaster that never came
An in-depth analysis of Typhoon Hinnamnor, criticism of Japan’s defense budget and a new ideological program for kids
Unification minister proposes inter-Korean meeting to discuss family reunions
Kwon Young-se says time is running out for families separated by Korean War over 70 years ago
Seoul approves private aid shipment to North Korea for first time under Yoon
Green light for ‘nutrition’ aid comes as DPRK has refused assistance from South throughout pandemic
North Korea has ignored dozens of new inquiries about missing persons: UN
Working group bemoans DPRK’s ‘persistent lack of cooperation’ as it seeks whereabouts of abductees
North Korea declares COVID victory and lashes out at US-ROK drills – Ep. 252
The NK News team discusses the biggest events in August, from DPRK’s COVID ‘victory’ to an attack on a defector-activist
Kim Jong Un guides disaster prevention meeting as typhoon brings heavy rains
Two-day gathering appears to focus on overall state policies rather than storm, but state media report short on details
Defector-activist says he flew posters to North Korea denouncing Kim Yo Jong
Park Sang-hak also sent painkillers and vitamins in what he says was 4th cross-border balloon launch since July
