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38 North Korean refugees enter South in first quarter, most of them young adults
A total of 38 North Korean refugees arrived in South Korea in the first quarter of 2025, according to government figures released Thursday, with more than half of the new …
Book review: How Kim Il Sung ‘accidentally’ became North Korea’s brutal tyrant
The world of North Korean studies is so heavily focused on issues like nuclear weapons and Kim Jong Un’s ruthless leadership that it can be easy to forget where it …
North Korea slams latest US strategic bomber flyover as ‘reckless bluffing’
North Korea has condemned the recent U.S. dispatch of a B-1B strategic bomber to the Korean Peninsula for joint drills with South Korea, calling it “reckless bluffing” and a “grave …
The Pyongyang marathon’s new name, and the death of a North Korean commando
North Korean state media coverage of the first international marathon in Pyongyang since 2019 underscored ongoing inconsistencies in how state propaganda mythologizes Kim ll Sung, changing the name of the …
From defector to defender: One lawyer’s fight for North Korean human rights
Lee Young-hyeon’s journey to becoming a lawyer in South Korea was far from typical. At just 14 years old, he risked everything to escape North Korea, subsequently working in China …
How China’s Companies Are Responding to the US Trade War
Since 2018, Chinese firms have been pursuing internal reforms, supply chain restructurings, and accelerated innovation, with the result of “selective decoupling” from the U.S.
Russia issued nearly 10K visas for North Koreans in 2024, consular data shows
Russia issued nearly 10,000 visas for North Korean nationals in 2024, newly released consular data shows, putting the DPRK among the top 10 countries for visa issuance as the allies …
North Korea has earned estimated $20B from military support for Russia: Report
North Korea has earned an estimated $20 billion in economic benefits through its military support for Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to a South Korean think tank, underscoring the windfall …
Fears of a China Initiative Revival Stir Anxiety Among Chinese American Academics
FBI raids on the home of Indiana University professor Xiaofeng Wang stir anxiety about the revival of the China Initiative policy. The post Fears of a China Initiative Revival Stir …
The Three Layers of the China-U.S. Rivalry: Trade, Global Leadership, and Governance Systems
Our translation of a Chinese commentary by Wei Jianing. The post The Three Layers of the China-U.S. Rivalry: Trade, Global Leadership, and Governance Systems first appeared on U.S.-China Perception Monitor.
Kim Jong Un cuts ribbon on latest 10K-home skyscraper street on ‘Day of the Sun’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday for another new 10,000-home skyscraper street in Pyongyang, coinciding with the April 15 “Day of the Sun” …
Ask a North Korean: What is one item you wished you could have brought with you?
“Ask a North Korean” is an NK News series featuring interviews with and columns by North Korean defectors, most of whom left the DPRK within the last few years. Readers …
Amid US Tariff War, China Convenes Rare Central Conference on Neighborhood Diplomacy
As the China-U.S. trade war escalates, Beijing is turning its focus to its immediate periphery to ensure both economic and national security.
How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers
The U.S. has dissolved an investigation unit that played a leading role in countering North Korea’s cryptocurrency laundering, raising questions about the future of Washington-led global efforts to curtail activities …
North Korean hackers used fake martial law documents in mass phishing attack
North Korean cybercriminals used fake documents related to former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s declaration of martial law to try and steal personal data from South Koreans, according to ROK police, seeking …
Russian court blocks Telegram post on North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
A Russian court has ordered government censors to block a Telegram post that included personal details about North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine, citing alleged violations of privacy laws amid …
US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea
South Korea and the U.S. staged a joint air exercise on Tuesday involving an American B-1 strategic bomber, training that Seoul framed as a direct response to the persistent threat …
North Korea to expand Kim Il Sung Square for bigger parades, tour guide says
North Korea plans to demolish several buildings in central Pyongyang to expand the city’s iconic Kim Il Sung Square, seeking to accommodate even larger military parades and mass gatherings, a …
Culinary dreams: North Korean defectors seek a fresh start in South’s kitchens
Sarah Kim worked as a food vendor to survive in North Korea, so after she escaped and resettled in the South, she naturally saw food service as a way to …
Trump Tariffs Spark Political Debate in Taiwan
The Trump administration’s tariffs have led to a great deal of apprehension in Taiwan – over not only the potential economic impact on Taiwan, but also what this means for …
Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent $2 million in educational aid to the pro-DPRK organization of ethnic Koreans in Japan, according to state media, a gesture aimed at …
Kim Jong Un’s right-hand man has built power base threatening his rule: Report
A senior North Korean official has emerged as a threat to the stability of the Kim Jong Un regime by cementing his place at the top of a power structure …
Russian officials release rare footage of North Koreans at construction site
Russian officials have released rare footage showing North Korean laborers at a construction site in Vladivostok in apparent violation of U.N. sanctions, part of an effort aimed at quashing rumors …
North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark
North Korea has trumpeted UNESCO’s recent designation of Mount Paektu as a “Global Geopark,” a rare international recognition that Pyongyang is using to elevate the propaganda value of its tallest …
North Korea Human Rights Advocacy in Turmoil
In the wake of the U.S. withdrawal of support, North Korean human rights activists may also soon experience a similar withdrawal of support from Seoul.