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Piranhas, purges and porn: The worst rumors of Kim Jong Un’s decade in power

Piranhas, purges and porn: The worst rumors of Kim Jong Un’s decade in power

Hearsay and misinformation on North Korea routinely circulates as news, warping perception of the country

Piranhas, purges and porn: The worst rumors of Kim Jong Un’s decade in power
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 31, 2021
Trouble a-brewin’: Overlooked North Korea developments set to boil over in 2022

Trouble a-brewin’: Overlooked North Korea developments set to boil over in 2022

Missile launches stole spotlight, but nuclear reactor restart, food problems and other issues don’t bode well for future

Trouble a-brewin’: Overlooked North Korea developments set to boil over in 2022
James Fretwell
James Fretwell December 31, 2021
US-China rivalry risks derailing efforts to declare an end to the Korean War
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US-China rivalry risks derailing efforts to declare an end to the Korean War

Beijing may seek to use end-of-war issue to undermine US influence, fueling Washington’s skepticism about an agreement

US-China rivalry risks derailing efforts to declare an end to the Korean War
Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna December 31, 2021
Seoul approves three new requests to send nutrition-related aid to North Korea

Seoul approves three new requests to send nutrition-related aid to North Korea

South Korea has now greenlit 11 aid shipments this year, though delivery is unlikely due to DPRK’s border restrictions

Seoul approves three new requests to send nutrition-related aid to North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 30, 2021
Ex-USFK commander says joint war plans should address China. Seoul isn’t happy.

Ex-USFK commander says joint war plans should address China. Seoul isn’t happy.

Gen. Robert Abrams’s comments have stirred controversy in South Korea, drawing criticism from left and praise from right

Ex-USFK commander says joint war plans should address China. Seoul isn’t happy.
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 29, 2021
US, ROK have ‘effectively’ agreed on draft text of end-of-war declaration: Seoul

US, ROK have ‘effectively’ agreed on draft text of end-of-war declaration: Seoul

South Korean foreign minister says US reaffirmed support but mum on how they will address North Korea’s preconditions

US, ROK have ‘effectively’ agreed on draft text of end-of-war declaration: Seoul
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung December 29, 2021
The biggest North Korea stories of 2021 – NKNews Podcast Ep. 215
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The biggest North Korea stories of 2021 – NKNews Podcast Ep. 215

The NK News team discusses Kim Jong Un’s health, the DPRKs new ‘dark age’ and their predictions for the year ahead

The biggest North Korea stories of 2021 – NKNews Podcast Ep. 215
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News December 28, 2021
South Koreans view US leadership as in decline but still support alliance: Poll

South Koreans view US leadership as in decline but still support alliance: Poll

New survey finds most favor strengthening ties with US over North Korea, and US forces over acquiring nuclear weapons

South Koreans view US leadership as in decline but still support alliance: Poll
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 28, 2021
3,000 days in a North Korean prison: A missionary’s family prays for his return

3,000 days in a North Korean prison: A missionary’s family prays for his return

Christmas marks tragic milestone since Kim Jong-uk’s arrest, with at least six South Koreans still detained in the DPRK

3,000 days in a North Korean prison: A missionary’s family prays for his return
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim December 27, 2021
Will North Korea break its silence on an end-of-war declaration for New Year’s?

Will North Korea break its silence on an end-of-war declaration for New Year’s?

Year’s end provides a golden opportunity to clarify views on the issue, but experts say Pyongyang remains skeptical

Will North Korea break its silence on an end-of-war declaration for New Year’s?
Chaewon Chung
Chaewon Chung December 27, 2021