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N. Korean woman caught with defector remittance, freed after paying double...
A woman in North Korea's North Hamgyong province was caught accepting remittance money from relatives who had defected, but managed to secure her release...
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...
Some N. Koreans marvel at South’s freedom to criticize president
Recent detailed coverage of South Korean politics in North Korean state media has sparked intense curiosity among North Koreans, particularly regarding South Koreans' freedom...
N. Korea shifts focus inward at year-end party meeting
North Korea's ruling party recently concluded a plenary meeting to set its agenda for the new year. While some observers anticipated strong messages directed...
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,...
N. Korean youth shift to low-key end-of-year celebrations as cultural restrictions...
North Korean youth are holding more subdued end-of-year celebrations compared to previous years, according to a source in North Hwanghae province.
The parties, scheduled between...
Murder of N. Korean defector goes unpunished in China
A North Korean defector woman was murdered by her Chinese husband in rural Liaoning province, with the killer facing no legal consequences. The case...
N. Korean college students face punishment for questioning S. Korean politics...
Students at Haeju Teachers College in South Hwanghae province faced disciplinary action for questioning content from a lecture about South Korean politics, Daily NK...
N. Korean military holds emergency meeting following S. Korea’s martial law...
Top officers in the North Korean military held an emergency meeting shortly after South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law at 10:23 pm...