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February 05, 2025

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Predicting 2025: What’s in store for North Korea in the year to come
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Predicting 2025: What’s in store for North Korea in the year to come

The NK News team evaluates its 2024 predictions and shares what to expect from Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un

Predicting 2025: What’s in store for North Korea in the year to come
Marco Rubio endorses rethink of North Korea policy to avoid ‘inadvertent war’

Marco Rubio endorses rethink of North Korea policy to avoid ‘inadvertent war’

Trump’s pick for secretary of state backs focus on engagement over sanctions, signaling shift from Biden’s approach

Marco Rubio endorses rethink of North Korea policy to avoid ‘inadvertent war’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 16, 2025
Russia appears to mistakenly destroy North Korean anti-aircraft weapon in Kursk
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Russia appears to mistakenly destroy North Korean anti-aircraft weapon in Kursk

New footage appears to show Pyoljji-3 system, suggesting DPRK is using Ukraine war to conduct battlefield testing

Russia appears to mistakenly destroy North Korean anti-aircraft weapon in Kursk
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 14, 2025
US charges Russians for running crypto mixer linked to North Korean cybercrime

US charges Russians for running crypto mixer linked to North Korean cybercrime

DPRK allegedly used Blender and Sinbad to launder stolen cryptocurrency and fund its nuclear program

US charges Russians for running crypto mixer linked to North Korean cybercrime
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 13, 2025
North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission

North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission

Swedish furniture giant says it has no presence in DPRK, and expert says items on sale were likely intended for China

North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 10, 2025
Japan blacklists North Korean arms dealer in sanctions targeting Russia’s war

Japan blacklists North Korean arms dealer in sanctions targeting Russia’s war

Tokyo also designates Russian individuals and financial institutions aiding DPRK’s access to global financial system

Japan blacklists North Korean arms dealer in sanctions targeting Russia’s war
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin January 10, 2025
Forecast 2025: Why Trump-Kim diplomacy will leave South Korea out in the cold
NK PRO

Forecast 2025: Why Trump-Kim diplomacy will leave South Korea out in the cold

In first of two-part series, NK Pro lays out what to expect from North Korea in year ahead, and potential black swans

Forecast 2025: Why Trump-Kim diplomacy will leave South Korea out in the cold
NK Pro
NK Pro January 9, 2025
US slams North Korean hypersonic missile launch at UN, drawing sharp response

US slams North Korean hypersonic missile launch at UN, drawing sharp response

Security Council divisions again apparent as Russia defends Pyongyang and blames Washington for tensions

US slams North Korean hypersonic missile launch at UN, drawing sharp response
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 9, 2025
Kim Jong Un stresses rural progress at latest factory opening in southwest

Kim Jong Un stresses rural progress at latest factory opening in southwest

North Korean leader attends third opening ceremony for Regional Development 20x10 Policy, but doesn’t give speech

Kim Jong Un stresses rural progress at latest factory opening in southwest
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 8, 2025
North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from December 1 to December 31, 2024

North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro January 3, 2025