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March 23, 2023
A Chinese Businessman on Doing Business Inside North Korea
By Seulkee Jang
“North Korea doesn’t have a stable political environment for foreigners to do business in, but because wages are so low, doing business there is worth a try,” the businessman told Daily NK.
March 16, 2023
Rich South Korea, Unhappy Koreans
By Hyung-A Kim
South Korea has a glowing global reputation. So why do so many Koreans think “isaengmang” – this life is ruined?
March 15, 2023
How to Enhance South Korea’s Support for Ukraine
By Troy Stangarone
South Korea is under increasing pressure to move from humanitarian aid to providing arms directly to Ukraine.
March 07, 2023
Kim Yo Jong Joins the North’s Chorus Threatening Response to South Korea-US Military Drills
By Mitch Shin
Joining a series of North Korean statements over upcoming South Korea-U.S. military drills, the supreme leader’s sister warned of taking a military response.
March 06, 2023
South Korea Announces Plan to Resolve Forced Labor Disputes With Japan
By Chelsie Alexandre
The Yoon administration's plan to resolve forced labor disputes with Japan is already sparking controversy at home.
March 03, 2023
The Subversive Influence of Women in North Korea
By Emily Charley
Despite the regime’s deeply pervasive misogyny, North Korean women are making strides in the country's political and social spheres.
March 03, 2023
North Korea Wants More Control Over Farming Amid Food Shortage
By Hyung-jin Kim and Kim Tong-hyung
Prospects for quickly resolving its food insecurity are dim, as North Korea restricts the operation of markets and devotes much of its scarce resources to its nuclear program.
March 01, 2023
South Korean President Calls Japan ‘Partner’ on Independence Day
By Mitch Shin
In his address to celebrate the 104th anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement, Yoon Suk-yeol said Japan has transformed into a partner sharing common values.
February 21, 2023
A North Korean Successor at the Korean People’s Army Parade?
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Extreme caution is required when interpreting the public appearances of Kim’s daughter.
February 21, 2023
North Korea Launches Hwasong-15 ICBM
By Mitch Shin
North Korea followed up on threatened counteractions to the U.S. and South Korea by launching an ICBM and firing two multiple rocket launchers.
February 14, 2023
South Korea’s Interior Minister Impeached for Role in Itaewon Tragedy
By Chelsie Alexandre
For the first time in South Korea’s modern history, a sitting cabinet member has been impeached by the country’s parliament.
February 10, 2023
North Korea Needs More International Partners to Weather Its Food Crisis
By Sangsoo Lee
To cope with the country’s food crisis – and reduce dependence on China – North Korea is hoping to scale up trade with receptive countries.
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