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How Local Corruption Evolved in China Under Xi Jinping
Xi’s beefed-up system of anti-corruption inspections paradoxically helps legitimize corrupt practices.
During Ramadan, China’s ‘Muslim Diplomacy’ Unfolds in Indonesia
Beijing's outreach builds relationships with prominent Muslim organizations, while influencing the narratives about China's treatment of its own Muslim minorities.
North Korean troops suffer multiple casualties in border landmine explosion: ROK
A landmine explosion near the inter-Korean border has caused multiple North Korean casualties in recent days, according to the South Korean military, after the DPRK restarted work to reinforce border …
Russia is shipping North Korean artillery to Ukraine via Crimea, photo suggests
Russia has shipped North Korean self-propelled guns and multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) to occupied Crimea, a new photo suggests, likely in preparation to deploy them in southern Ukraine. The …
Russia preparing to welcome Kim Jong Un for visit this year, Moscow says
Russia is preparing to welcome North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a visit this year, Moscow announced on Thursday. Russian deputy foreign minister Andrei Rudenko said at a press …
The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has dramatically reshaped Washington in just two short months, including the world of North Korea policy. But while many in the U.S. expect …
In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future
The NK News team traveled to the U.S. for meetings with members of the North Korea watcher community this month, and the trip made one thing abundantly clear: Donald Trump’s …
Kim Jong Un inspects larger new spy drone and ‘AI’ suicide drones
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a large new reconnaissance drone and “suicide attack drones incorporating new artificial intelligence (AI) technology” in recent days, state media reported on Thursday. …
North Korea eliminated from 2026 World Cup contention in defeat to UAE
The North Korean men’s soccer team’s dreams of World Cup glory came to a premature end on Wednesday, following a 2-1 loss to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in stoppage …
The lessons for today from North Korea’s deadly sinking of an ROK warship
South Korean navy Captain Choi Won-il was commanding the corvette ROKS Cheonan on a routine patrol in the Yellow Sea when a North Korean torpedo struck, splitting the vessel in …
North Korea won’t abandon nukes and is ready to conduct nuclear test, US says
North Korea has no intention of abandoning its nuclear weapon program and appears prepared to carry out a nuclear test on short notice, according to a new U.S. intelligence assessment, …
China-Japan-South Korea Foreign Minister Meeting Spotlights a Complex Partnership
The meeting in Tokyo pledged increased economic cooperation, but security issues continued to loom large.
How Taiwan Can Keep Its Diplomatic Partners
Beijing’s success in peeling off Taiwan’s diplomatic partners requires a reevaluation of Taipei’s strategy toward its remaining partners.
Challenges to China’s Growing Interests in Afghanistan
While Chinese investment is rising, particularly in the mining sector, the operations face both local pushback and logistical headaches.
North Korea to welcome foreign firms for spring trade fair, first since 2019
North Korea is set to hold its main springtime international trade fair for the first time in six years, signaling an apparent willingness to welcome business visitors from across the …
Russia agrees to help North Korea modernize drug industry at talks in Moscow
Russia has agreed to help North Korea modernize its pharmaceutical industry, with a particular focus on indigenous production of antibiotics, according to the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang. The two allies …
US ‘sensitive country’ listing triggers renewed debate over South Korean nukes
South Korean lawmakers sparred on Monday over whether conservatives’ open consideration of nuclear armament to deter North Korea led the U.S. to designate the ROK as a “sensitive country.” The …
Emergency fundraiser looks to save North Korean human rights NGOs after US cuts
A U.S.-based nonprofit has started an emergency fundraiser to save South Korean nongovernmental organizations working on North Korean human rights, after Washington’s cuts to foreign aid programs triggered a major …
North Korea carries out controlled burns at main airport as fires rage in South
North Korea carried out large-scale controlled burns at its main airport in recent days to remove dry vegetation, likely looking to reduce fire risks and potential dangers to aircraft as …
South Korean PM urges military readiness against North Korea after reinstatement
South Korea’s acting president called for heightened military readiness against North Korean nuclear and missile “provocations” on Monday evening, shortly after the Constitutional Court restored him to his duties. Prime …
Shoigu meets Kim Jong Un, North Korean missile defenses and DPRK guns in Kursk
Russian security chief Sergei Shoigu made a surprise visit to Pyongyang on Friday to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, a trip that came as DPRK troops fight …
China’s Impatient State Capital Impedes the Innovations It Aims to Promote
China envisions a system of patient capital where investors are committed to supporting hard tech companies through high-risk, high-reward R&D. So far, it has had limited success.
Letting loose: Moments of joy in everyday North Korean life — in photos
North Korea hardly enjoys a reputation as a happy place. In the global imagination, the name of the country conjures up images of stern goose-stepping soldiers, malnourished children living in …
US Treasury lifts sanctions on crypto mixer linked to North Korean laundering
The U.S. has lifted sanctions against an anonymized cryptocurrency mixer linked to North Korean money laundering, an action blockchain professionals and privacy advocates have hailed as a major victory against …
North Korea shouldn’t be rewarded for role in Ukraine war: Seoul’s top diplomat
North Korea must not be rewarded for deploying troops to fight in the Ukraine war, according to South Korea’s foreign minister, emphasizing the need to halt “illegal military cooperation” between …