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N. Korean parents offer desperate bribes to save children from military...

North Korean parents are desperately trying to keep their children out of the army ahead of the country's spring draft, with mounting concerns over...

Kim Jong Un approves new satellite development plan with Russian cooperation

North Korea appears to be accelerating its military reconnaissance satellite program through Russian cooperation, with plans for new deployments this year. According to a Daily...

Trump’s landmark deal: Why denuclearization requires a global approach

In the December 2024 New York Times opinion article, “Trump-Kim, Part II, Could Shake Up the World,” Dmitri Alperovitch and Sergey Radchenko propose a...

N. Korea installs advanced fuel system at Sohae launch site

North Korea has installed a new fuel injection system at its Sohae Satellite Launching Station in Tongchang-ri, North Pyongan province, marking a significant upgrade...

N. Korean coal mine launches rare prize competition to boost production

Coal miners in North Pyongan province have begun the new year with a production competition between mining teams, with rewards being offered for top...

N. Korean soldiers in Russia face psychological crisis, officials warn

North Korea's leadership is growing increasingly concerned about the psychological state and morale of its soldiers deployed to Russia, Daily NK has learned. "Since late...

The true cost: North Korean soldiers’ deadly reality in Russia’s war

The White House’s disclosure during a briefing late last year that around 1,000 North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia had been killed or wounded...

Masters of the middle: N. Korea’s calculated dance between global powers

As the United States grapples with potential shifts in its foreign policy, North Korea's deepening relationships with Russia and China have fundamentally altered the...

2024: A jackpot year for North Korea’s cyber criminals

The dawn of 2025 offers a crucial moment to reflect on how 2024 proved remarkably advantageous for North Korea. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has...

Between Moscow and Mar-a-Lago: N. Korea’s critical crossroads in 2025

After 37 years of studying North Korean affairs, I'm often asked how I continue to track current issues and where I get my information,...

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