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How North Korean troops will factor into Ukraine-Russia peace talks
Podcast

How North Korean troops will factor into Ukraine-Russia peace talks

NK News’ Bryan Betts talks the latest from Kursk and how Trump's dismantling of Voice of America impacts Pyongyang

How North Korean troops will factor into Ukraine-Russia peace talks
North Korean officials, entrepreneurs depart for Moscow to push forward deals

North Korean officials, entrepreneurs depart for Moscow to push forward deals

Trip to discuss health care and economic cooperation comes as DPRK firms eye business in Russia’s Kursk region

North Korean officials, entrepreneurs depart for Moscow to push forward deals
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 18, 2025
Kim Jong Un says newest 10K-home skyscraper street on schedule for April opening

Kim Jong Un says newest 10K-home skyscraper street on schedule for April opening

North Korean leader inspects third stage of Hwasong project in ongoing push to address Pyongyang’s ‘housing problem’

Kim Jong Un says newest 10K-home skyscraper street on schedule for April opening
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 17, 2025
How North Korean troops could shape talks on ending the war in Ukraine

How North Korean troops could shape talks on ending the war in Ukraine

DPRK forces are key to Russia’s push to retake Kursk, giving Putin leverage as he pushes for his terms

How North Korean troops could shape talks on ending the war in Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 13, 2025
Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to
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Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to

Abrupt closure of Rason shows Kim Jong Un is caught between desire for foreign currency and fear of foreign influence

Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 13, 2025
How South Korea’s political crisis impacts North Korea policy
Podcast

How South Korea’s political crisis impacts North Korea policy

Experts explore implications of upcoming court decision on Yoon’s impeachment for ROK politics and peninsula security

How South Korea’s political crisis impacts North Korea policy
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | NK News March 12, 2025
What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling

What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling

Yoon’s ouster could pave way for progressive leadership and ‘pragmatic’ DPRK stance, but political risks remain high

What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 12, 2025
More North Korean missiles, US-ROK drills and a nuke submarine inspection
Podcast

More North Korean missiles, US-ROK drills and a nuke submarine inspection

NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses DPRK criticism of Freedom Shield exercise and training changes after ROK bombing mishap

More North Korean missiles, US-ROK drills and a nuke submarine inspection
North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city
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North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city

Construction follows Kim Jong Un’s orders last summer to build remote region’s third alpine resort amid tourism push

North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 10, 2025
North Korea releases first photos of new nuclear-powered missile submarine

North Korea releases first photos of new nuclear-powered missile submarine

Kim Jong Un inspects submarine and new warships, says vessels won’t be ‘restricted’ to DPRK waters

North Korea releases first photos of new nuclear-powered missile submarine
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 8, 2025
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