The Jangmadang is Sino-NK’s marketplace for fresh ideas. In keeping with the tradition established by its eponymous counterpart in North Korea, our Jangmadang, managed by Sino-NK staff, provides short, snappy, but vital information on the latest documentary research and news. Unlike most English-language outlets, you will find that a majority of the sources are in Chinese or Korean, with cameo appearances from places like France, Germany and Japan. Jangmadang articles are a quick read, too. No introductions, just reliable translations and timely analysis.
Mad Men: ROK Lawmaker Says DPRK May Borrow From Putin’s Playbook
Ruling party lawmaker: Putin’s “madman” antics play could inspire Kim Jong Un.
ROK Envoy at UN Emergency Session: Dividing Countries Causes Problems
South Korea’s UN envoy tackles Ukraine annexation, Russia’s nuclear threats.
Pro-Kremlin Media: Closer Ties with North Korea Needed Against the West
A sanctioned Russian media outlet calls for the Kremlin to shore up ties with North Korea against the West.
Divided Korea, United Nations and the Ukraine Annexation
North Korea and South Korea approach Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s territory very differently, yet both through the sense of the UN.
Sum of All Fears: Russia’s Nuclear Threats and the Korean Peninsula
Russia’s nuclear threats will invariably affect the situation on the Korean Peninsula, even if only indirectly, argues Hanshin University academic.
Russian lawmakers seek answers on North Korean guest workers
Russian lawmakers seek answers to legality of hiring North Korean workers, UN sanctions notwithstanding.
Han-Dnipro Confluence: South Korean Officials Seek To Inspire Ukraine’s Postwar Recovery
South Korean officials quietly attempt to inspire Ukraine with the story off the Miracle on the Han.
The Right Side of the Present: Ukrainian NGO Leader in Seoul Seeks South Korea’s Help
Ukrainian civil society figure travels to Seoul to seek greater support for Kyiv from the ROK.
No North Korean Weapons To Russia, Only Workers, Says Ukraine Military Intel
Senior-level Ukrainian defense officials weigh in on the prospects of North Korean involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
