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October 05, 2024

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Without a trace: Missing North Korean defectors expose gaps in welfare system

Without a trace: Missing North Korean defectors expose gaps in welfare system

New report reveals 70 defectors’ whereabouts are unknown in South Korea, leading experts to call for increased support

Without a trace: Missing North Korean defectors expose gaps in welfare system
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy September 20, 2024
Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea
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Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea

While supporters argue WMDs would enhance ROK security, DPRK may reap unintended benefits from having nuclear neighbor

Why South Korea going nuclear could spell good news for North Korea
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal September 19, 2024
North Korea bookends Chuseok holiday with more trash balloon launches

North Korea bookends Chuseok holiday with more trash balloon launches

Launches Wednesday follow consecutive days of barrages at beginning of holiday but no accidents, major damage reported

North Korea bookends Chuseok holiday with more trash balloon launches
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 19, 2024
John Everard: Deciphering rumors about return of more diplomats to North Korea
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John Everard: Deciphering rumors about return of more diplomats to North Korea

Former UK ambassador to DPRK also discusses foreign students entering the country as well as Pyongyang- Moscow ties

John Everard: Deciphering rumors about return of more diplomats to North Korea
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 19, 2024
Outgoing special envoy says Seoul must lead North Korean human rights efforts

Outgoing special envoy says Seoul must lead North Korean human rights efforts

Lee Shin-wha says her heart is ‘heavier’ after tenure and calls for more collective action to resolve DPRK human rights

Outgoing special envoy says Seoul must lead North Korean human rights efforts
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show
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Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show

NK Pro analysis finds North Korean leader looked at old satellite images of HQ as part of infiltration forces training

Kim Jong Un reviewed plan to attack South Korean missile command HQ, photos show
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim September 16, 2024
North Korea to convene rubber-stamp parliament on Oct. 7 to amend constitution

North Korea to convene rubber-stamp parliament on Oct. 7 to amend constitution

Experts say Supreme People’s Assembly likely to formalize Kim Jong Un’s rejection of reunification and redefine border

North Korea to convene rubber-stamp parliament on Oct. 7 to amend constitution
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 16, 2024
North Korea sends more trash balloon ‘gifts’ ahead of fall harvest holiday

North Korea sends more trash balloon ‘gifts’ ahead of fall harvest holiday

ROK military reports Pyongyang launched 170 balloons over weekend, with around 50 landing in South Korea

North Korea sends more trash balloon ‘gifts’ ahead of fall harvest holiday
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim September 16, 2024
Yoon says reuniting South Koreans with relatives in North is ‘most pressing task

Yoon says reuniting South Koreans with relatives in North is ‘most pressing task

President cites deaths of separated family members every year, blaming Pyongyang for recent lack of reunions

Yoon says reuniting South Koreans with relatives in North is ‘most pressing task
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 16, 2024
UN Command members condemn ‘illegal and dangerous’ North Korea-Russia arms trade

UN Command members condemn ‘illegal and dangerous’ North Korea-Russia arms trade

Joint statement by defense chiefs of member states is response to ‘unprecedented’ global tensions, expert says

UN Command members condemn ‘illegal and dangerous’ North Korea-Russia arms trade
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 11, 2024