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Sean King: Why Trump’s reelection could see Kim Jong Un visit the White House
Podcast

Sean King: Why Trump’s reelection could see Kim Jong Un visit the White House

Former US government official discusses Trump’s administration picks and their stances on peninsula issues

Sean King: Why Trump’s reelection could see Kim Jong Un visit the White House
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News November 21, 2024
Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties

Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties

Russian military delegation also arrives in North Korean capital amid DPRK troop deployment to fight Ukraine

Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 19, 2024
What pro-Trump think tanks reveal about his likely North Korea policy priorities
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What pro-Trump think tanks reveal about his likely North Korea policy priorities

‘America First’ promoters want allies to do more and deemphasize DPRK human rights, but their main concern is China

What pro-Trump think tanks reveal about his likely North Korea policy priorities
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal November 18, 2024
Half of South Koreans think Trump return will negatively impact North Korea ties

Half of South Koreans think Trump return will negatively impact North Korea ties

Poll also finds two-thirds support nuclear armament, amid doubts about president-elect’s commitment to Seoul’s defense

Half of South Koreans think Trump return will negatively impact North Korea ties
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park November 15, 2024
North Korea to start mass-producing suicide attack drones, Kim Jong Un says

North Korea to start mass-producing suicide attack drones, Kim Jong Un says

DPRK leader watches strike on mock tank and BMW, while inspecting factory project in first appearance since US election

North Korea to start mass-producing suicide attack drones, Kim Jong Un says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un lays low after Trump win, sign of possible policy review

Kim Jong Un lays low after Trump win, sign of possible policy review

North Korean leader has not appeared in state media in nine days, one of just a few extended absences this year

Kim Jong Un lays low after Trump win, sign of possible policy review
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 14, 2024
Minjung Kim: The Ten Principles that govern the lives of North Koreans
Podcast

Minjung Kim: The Ten Principles that govern the lives of North Koreans

Scholar discusses the foundational document that DPRK authorities use to suppress citizens and how it could now change

Minjung Kim: The Ten Principles that govern the lives of North Koreans
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News November 14, 2024
North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet
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North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet

Fighting in Russia’s war opens a Pandora’s box of dangers, from conflict with ROK to undermining support for regime

North Korea’s troop dispatch to Ukraine is Kim Jong Un’s riskiest decision yet
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 12, 2024
Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin

Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin

North Korean leader’s decree could lead to more open troop deployments to fight in Ukraine war, expert says

Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 12, 2024
How the Ukraine war could play into Trump’s plans to counter North Korea

How the Ukraine war could play into Trump’s plans to counter North Korea

Former US officials say resolving conflict will be Trump’s first priority but could be a way to gain leverage over DPRK

How the Ukraine war could play into Trump’s plans to counter North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Shreyas Reddy November 11, 2024
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