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How North Korea will react to Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis — or even his death

How North Korea will react to Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis — or even his death

Kim Jong Un already sent President Trump well wishes, but will the DPRK try to take advantage of U.S. vulnerability?

How North Korea will react to Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis — or even his death
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov October 5, 2020
North Korea in Sept. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in Sept. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2020

North Korea in Sept. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro October 2, 2020
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong reappears after mysterious two-month absence

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong reappears after mysterious two-month absence

Kim Jong Un’s sister did not show up to last four Politburo meetings, leading to speculation over her current position

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong reappears after mysterious two-month absence
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 1, 2020
North Korean leader laments ‘monotonous’ designs of new homes built after floods

North Korean leader laments ‘monotonous’ designs of new homes built after floods

Project in Kimhwa 88 percent complete as original Oct. 10 deadline nears

North Korean leader laments ‘monotonous’ designs of new homes built after floods
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 1, 2020
North Korea’s Oct. 10 military parade will be more pomp than provocation
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North Korea’s Oct. 10 military parade will be more pomp than provocation

Pyongyang's "October surprise" may instead come early next year to test the winner of the 2020 U.S. election

North Korea’s Oct. 10 military parade will be more pomp than provocation
Christopher Green
Christopher Green October 1, 2020
Timeline: From lethal shooting of South Korean official to Kim Jong Un’s apology
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Timeline: From lethal shooting of South Korean official to Kim Jong Un’s apology

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Sept. 1 - Sept. 30

Timeline: From lethal shooting of South Korean official to Kim Jong Un’s apology
NK Pro
NK Pro September 30, 2020
COVID measures still ‘deficient’ in North Korea: Politburo

COVID measures still ‘deficient’ in North Korea: Politburo

Politburo meeting led by Kim Jong Un also emphasized importance of party's upcoming 75th anniversary holiday

COVID measures still ‘deficient’ in North Korea: Politburo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 29, 2020
Timeline: What Joe Biden has said about North Korea over the last 20 years

Timeline: What Joe Biden has said about North Korea over the last 20 years

The former vice president has advocated for US-DPRK talks, but he doesn’t want a Trumpian “photo op” if elected in 2020

Timeline: What Joe Biden has said about North Korea over the last 20 years
James Fretwell
James Fretwell September 29, 2020
A mysterious death at the inter-Korean maritime border – NKNews Podcast Ep.148
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A mysterious death at the inter-Korean maritime border – NKNews Podcast Ep.148

Chad O’Carroll, NK News reporters and Steve Tharp join host Jacco Zwetsloot to discuss last week's top stories

A mysterious death at the inter-Korean maritime border – NKNews Podcast Ep.148
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot September 28, 2020
South Korean man’s death is an ‘opportunity’ for inter-Korean talks, Moon says

South Korean man’s death is an ‘opportunity’ for inter-Korean talks, Moon says

Moon publicly shared his condolences, but said that he wants the killing to become more than a “tragic incident"

South Korean man’s death is an ‘opportunity’ for inter-Korean talks, Moon says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Kelly Kasulis September 28, 2020