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North Korea ranks among world’s most repressive nations in global freedom index

North Korea ranks among world’s most repressive nations in global freedom index

Freedom House cites DPRK’s pervasive surveillance and prison camps, placing country with likes of Syria and South Sudan

North Korea ranks among world’s most repressive nations in global freedom index
Lina Park
Lina Park March 4, 2024
North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024

North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro March 1, 2024
Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan
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Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 to February 29, 2024

Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan
NK Pro
NK Pro March 1, 2024
How to decipher conflicting estimates of North Korean artillery aid to Russia

How to decipher conflicting estimates of North Korean artillery aid to Russia

Expert says South Korean figure of 3M shells is likely exaggerated but that DPRK help gives Moscow ‘breathing room’

How to decipher conflicting estimates of North Korean artillery aid to Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 1, 2024
Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
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Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port

Experts suggest Russia switched to using commercial port in response to international scrutiny of alleged weapons trade

Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko February 28, 2024
Five years after Hanoi, Trump’s still keen on a nuclear deal with North Korea

Five years after Hanoi, Trump’s still keen on a nuclear deal with North Korea

Former president seems determined to rekindle friendship with Kim Jong Un, and he could make enticing offer if reelected

Five years after Hanoi, Trump’s still keen on a nuclear deal with North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell February 28, 2024
EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia

EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia

European Council also designates DPRK missile bureau, while US sanctions Russian ports involved in weapons shipments

EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 26, 2024
North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports

North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports

Expert says record number of exchanges in February point to preparations for Putin visit to Pyongyang later this year

North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 23, 2024
North Korea used US parts in ballistic missile Russia fired at Ukraine: Report

North Korea used US parts in ballistic missile Russia fired at Ukraine: Report

Researchers find DPRK also used smuggling networks to source missile components from Europe and Asia

North Korea used US parts in ballistic missile Russia fired at Ukraine: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 21, 2024
Chinese man in Australia faces extradition to US over North Korea smuggling

Chinese man in Australia faces extradition to US over North Korea smuggling

Australian police arrested Jin Guanghua at US request for alleged role in raising cash for DPRK through tobacco sales

Chinese man in Australia faces extradition to US over North Korea smuggling
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 20, 2024
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