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Another reason North Korean statistics are hard to trust — human error
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Another reason North Korean statistics are hard to trust — human error

State media broadcasts number of recovered ‘fever’ patients but incorrectly includes the number of new cases

Another reason North Korean statistics are hard to trust — human error
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 15, 2022
Yoon should not impede interaction between ordinary North and South Koreans

Yoon should not impede interaction between ordinary North and South Koreans

Non-state actors in both countries have right to meet and communicate, including in person, by balloon or other means

Yoon should not impede interaction between ordinary North and South Koreans
Eric Foley
Eric Foley July 15, 2022
Seoul calls repatriation of North Korean fishermen ‘crime against humanity’

Seoul calls repatriation of North Korean fishermen ‘crime against humanity’

Presidential office vows to investigate after photos show one man resisting handover, as 2019 case erupts into scandal

Seoul calls repatriation of North Korean fishermen ‘crime against humanity’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 13, 2022
South Korean voters appear tired of Yoon Suk-yeol, less than 3 months into term
KOREA PRO

South Korean voters appear tired of Yoon Suk-yeol, less than 3 months into term

President is even losing support among oldest voters, long a reliable base for conservative politicians

South Korean voters appear tired of Yoon Suk-yeol, less than 3 months into term
Karl Friedhoff
Karl Friedhoff July 12, 2022
North Korea blames ‘alien things’ for COVID-19 outbreak – NKNews Podcast Ep. 244
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North Korea blames ‘alien things’ for COVID-19 outbreak – NKNews Podcast Ep. 244

The NK News team discusses anti-DPRK balloon launches, trilateral military drills, tactical nuke deployments and more

North Korea blames ‘alien things’ for COVID-19 outbreak – NKNews Podcast Ep. 244
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News July 12, 2022
Kim Jong Un isn’t proud of his fake ICBM milestone, and it shows
NK PRO

Kim Jong Un isn’t proud of his fake ICBM milestone, and it shows

The lack of a stone monument at the launch site is one major departure from post-ICBM launch procedures in 2017

Kim Jong Un isn’t proud of his fake ICBM milestone, and it shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 11, 2022
Was Yoon Suk-yeol’s trip to NATO Summit a success? It depends who you ask.
KOREA PRO

Was Yoon Suk-yeol’s trip to NATO Summit a success? It depends who you ask.

South Korea’s polarized media offer conflicting takes on president's first trip abroad, with attention focused on Japan

Was Yoon Suk-yeol’s trip to NATO Summit a success? It depends who you ask.
Justin Yeo
Justin Yeo July 7, 2022
Kim Jong Un demands ‘absolute obedience’ at 5-day meeting on party life

Kim Jong Un demands ‘absolute obedience’ at 5-day meeting on party life

Thousands gather from around country without masks or social distancing in show of confidence after COVID outbreak

Kim Jong Un demands ‘absolute obedience’ at 5-day meeting on party life
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 7, 2022
South Korea’s new military chief calls for ‘ruthless’ response to ‘provocations’

South Korea’s new military chief calls for ‘ruthless’ response to ‘provocations’

Commander during past clashes with North Korea, Gen. Kim Seung-kyum warns of grave threats from DPRK weapons development

South Korea’s new military chief calls for ‘ruthless’ response to ‘provocations’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 6, 2022
North Korea holding large meeting in Pyongyang as state media silent: Imagery
NK PRO

North Korea holding large meeting in Pyongyang as state media silent: Imagery

Parking lot full at top venue in recent days amid major party meeting plans, though military meeting also possible

North Korea holding large meeting in Pyongyang as state media silent: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 6, 2022
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