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North Korea conducts ballistic missile tests ahead of upcoming regional talks
January 15, 2026

North Korea conducts ballistic missile tests ahead of upcoming regional talks

Neutral GCN
Owner: Jim TenBroek & Scott Peters

GCN

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Owned By Jim TenBroek & Scott Peters through Growth Catalyst Partners
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Iran edges towards North Korea model internet amid protests
January 15, 2026

Iran edges towards North Korea model internet amid protests

Indeterminate The New Arab
Owner: Maayed Ahmed Saleem Dib & Mohammad Muhddin Suleiman Almasri

The New Arab

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Owned By Maayed Ahmed Saleem Dib & Mohammad Muhddin Suleiman Almasri through Fadaat Media Ltd.
Year Founded 2014
Website https://english.alaraby.co.uk/
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January 15, 2026

Satellite analysis shows North Korea’s showcase Sepo ranch reverting to wilderness

Neutral Daily NK
Owner: Unification Media Group

The Daily NK

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Owned By Unification Media Group (Kwang Baek Lee and Sang Yong Lee Representatives)
Year Founded 2004
Website https://www.dailynk.com/english/
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Publication Location Korea, Republic of, Seoul
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North Korea would want nuclear arms acknowledgment, sanctions removal if it accedes to dialogue with U.S.: Ex-U.S. envoy
January 17, 2026

North Korea would want nuclear arms acknowledgment, sanctions removal if it accedes to dialogue with U.S.: Ex-U.S. envoy

Center-right Korea JoungAng Daily
Owner: Hong Family

Korea JoongAng Daily

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Owned By Hong Family through JoongAng Group
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Quick Take: North Korea Silent on Venezuela After Initial Reaction, Turns to Greenland and Iran
January 16, 2026

Quick Take: North Korea Silent on Venezuela After Initial Reaction, Turns to Greenland and Iran

Neutral 38 North
Owner: Stimson Center

38 North

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Owned By Stimson Center (Non-profit, Chairman Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle & President & CEO Brian Finlay)
Year Founded 2009
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January 16, 2026

North Korea’s elite Ponghak Beer enters Chinese market seeking foreign currency

Neutral Daily NK
Owner: Unification Media Group

The Daily NK

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Owned By Unification Media Group (Kwang Baek Lee and Sang Yong Lee Representatives)
Year Founded 2004
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Man claims responsibility for drone allegedly sent into North Korea in media interview
January 17, 2026

Man claims responsibility for drone allegedly sent into North Korea in media interview

Center-right Korea JoungAng Daily
Owner: Hong Family

Korea JoongAng Daily

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Owned By Hong Family through JoongAng Group
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January 17, 2026

U.S. Sanctions Are a Flop as North Korea’s Economy Continues to Grow

Left-wing CovertAction Magazine
Owner: Covertaction Institute Inc (Non-profit)

CovertAction Magazine

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Owned By Covertaction Institute Inc (Non-profit, Louis Wolf Founder & Publisher)
Year Founded 2018
Website covertactionmagazine.com
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Former US Envoy says North Korea May Seek Nuclear Recognition, Sanctions Relief
January 17, 2026

Former US Envoy says North Korea May Seek Nuclear Recognition, Sanctions Relief

Indeterminate KBS World
Owner: South Korean Government

KBS World

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Owned By South Korean Government through Korean Broadcasting System
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ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Korean Ambassador to the Holy See, Hyung Sik Shin: "We extend a hand of reconciliation to North Korea"
January 16, 2026

ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Korean Ambassador to the Holy See, Hyung Sik Shin: "We extend a hand of reconciliation to North Korea"

Public Broadcaster Fides
Owner: Catholic Church

Fides

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Owned By Catholic Church
Year Founded 1927
Website www.fides.org
Domain Registration Year 1998
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North Korea Resumes Criticism of the US While Moderating Rhetoric, Accelerates Exchanges With China
January 15, 2026

North Korea Resumes Criticism of the US While Moderating Rhetoric, Accelerates Exchanges With China

Neutral 38 North
Owner: Stimson Center

38 North

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Owned By Stimson Center (Non-profit, Chairman Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle & President & CEO Brian Finlay)
Year Founded 2009
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North Korea Touts Kim’s Decade of Leadership, Charts Course for Ninth Party Congress
January 15, 2026

North Korea Touts Kim’s Decade of Leadership, Charts Course for Ninth Party Congress

Neutral 38 North
Owner: Stimson Center

38 North

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Owned By Stimson Center (Non-profit, Chairman Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle & President & CEO Brian Finlay)
Year Founded 2009
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North Korea Steps up Reporting on People’s Livelihoods, Hints Party Congress To Provide More Detailed Economic Plan
January 15, 2026

North Korea Steps up Reporting on People’s Livelihoods, Hints Party Congress To Provide More Detailed Economic Plan

Neutral 38 North
Owner: Stimson Center

38 North

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Owned By Stimson Center (Non-profit, Chairman Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle & President & CEO Brian Finlay)
Year Founded 2009
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North Korea Completes the Second Year of the 20×10 Project
January 15, 2026

North Korea Completes the Second Year of the 20×10 Project

Neutral 38 North
Owner: Stimson Center

38 North

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Owned By Stimson Center (Non-profit, Chairman Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle & President & CEO Brian Finlay)
Year Founded 2009
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To avoid military confrontation, Seoul is investigating a civilian suspected of sending drones to North Korea.
January 16, 2026

To avoid military confrontation, Seoul is investigating a civilian suspected of sending drones to North Korea.

Indeterminate Voice Of Emirates
Owner: Non-transparent

Voice Of Emirates

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January 16, 2026

North Korea intensifies border crackdown on Chinese mobile phone users

Neutral Daily NK
Owner: Unification Media Group

The Daily NK

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Owned By Unification Media Group (Kwang Baek Lee and Sang Yong Lee Representatives)
Year Founded 2004
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South Korean authorities summon a civilian over alleged drone flights toward North Korea

South Korean authorities summon a civilian over alleged drone flights toward North Korea

Indeterminate The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania
Owner: Boyle Family

The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania

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Owned By Boyle Family through Derrick Publishing Co.
Year Founded 1871
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Radio Free Asia to resume Korean broadcasts to reach North Korea
January 16, 2026

Radio Free Asia to resume Korean broadcasts to reach North Korea

Pro-Government The Straits Times
Owner: Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government

The Straits Times

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Owned By Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government through Temasek Holdings, Cuscaden Peak Investments & SPH Media
Year Founded 1845
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North Korea would want nuclear arms acknowledgment, sanctions removal if it accedes to dialogue with U.S.: Ex-U.S. envoy
January 17, 2026

North Korea would want nuclear arms acknowledgment, sanctions removal if it accedes to dialogue with U.S.: Ex-U.S. envoy

Center-right Korea JoungAng Daily
Owner: Hong Family

Korea JoongAng Daily

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Owned By Hong Family through JoongAng Group
Year Founded 2000
Website https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/
Domain Registration Year 1999
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Publication Location Korea, Republic of, Seoul
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Quick Take: North Korea Silent on Venezuela After Initial Reaction, Turns to Greenland and Iran
January 16, 2026

Quick Take: North Korea Silent on Venezuela After Initial Reaction, Turns to Greenland and Iran

Neutral 38 North
Owner: Stimson Center

38 North

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Owned By Stimson Center (Non-profit, Chairman Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle & President & CEO Brian Finlay)
Year Founded 2009
Website https://www.38north.org/
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January 16, 2026

North Korea’s elite Ponghak Beer enters Chinese market seeking foreign currency

Neutral Daily NK
Owner: Unification Media Group

The Daily NK

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Owned By Unification Media Group (Kwang Baek Lee and Sang Yong Lee Representatives)
Year Founded 2004
Website https://www.dailynk.com/english/
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Owner Country Korea, Republic of

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Man claims responsibility for drone allegedly sent into North Korea in media interview
January 17, 2026

Man claims responsibility for drone allegedly sent into North Korea in media interview

Center-right Korea JoungAng Daily
Owner: Hong Family

Korea JoongAng Daily

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Owned By Hong Family through JoongAng Group
Year Founded 2000
Website https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/
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January 17, 2026

U.S. Sanctions Are a Flop as North Korea’s Economy Continues to Grow

Left-wing CovertAction Magazine
Owner: Covertaction Institute Inc (Non-profit)

CovertAction Magazine

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Owned By Covertaction Institute Inc (Non-profit, Louis Wolf Founder & Publisher)
Year Founded 2018
Website covertactionmagazine.com
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Publication Location United States, New York, New York City
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Former US Envoy says North Korea May Seek Nuclear Recognition, Sanctions Relief
January 17, 2026

Former US Envoy says North Korea May Seek Nuclear Recognition, Sanctions Relief

Indeterminate KBS World
Owner: South Korean Government

KBS World

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Owned By South Korean Government through Korean Broadcasting System
Year Founded 2003
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ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Korean Ambassador to the Holy See, Hyung Sik Shin: "We extend a hand of reconciliation to North Korea"
January 16, 2026

ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Korean Ambassador to the Holy See, Hyung Sik Shin: "We extend a hand of reconciliation to North Korea"

Public Broadcaster Fides
Owner: Catholic Church

Fides

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North Korea Resumes Criticism of the US While Moderating Rhetoric, Accelerates Exchanges With China
January 15, 2026

North Korea Resumes Criticism of the US While Moderating Rhetoric, Accelerates Exchanges With China

Neutral 38 North
Owner: Stimson Center

38 North

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Owned By Stimson Center (Non-profit, Chairman Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle & President & CEO Brian Finlay)
Year Founded 2009
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North Korea Touts Kim’s Decade of Leadership, Charts Course for Ninth Party Congress
January 15, 2026

North Korea Touts Kim’s Decade of Leadership, Charts Course for Ninth Party Congress

Neutral 38 North
Owner: Stimson Center

38 North

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Owned By Stimson Center (Non-profit, Chairman Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle & President & CEO Brian Finlay)
Year Founded 2009
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North Korea Steps up Reporting on People’s Livelihoods, Hints Party Congress To Provide More Detailed Economic Plan
January 15, 2026

North Korea Steps up Reporting on People’s Livelihoods, Hints Party Congress To Provide More Detailed Economic Plan

Neutral 38 North
Owner: Stimson Center

38 North

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Owned By Stimson Center (Non-profit, Chairman Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle & President & CEO Brian Finlay)
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North Korea Completes the Second Year of the 20×10 Project
January 15, 2026

North Korea Completes the Second Year of the 20×10 Project

Neutral 38 North
Owner: Stimson Center

38 North

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Owned By Stimson Center (Non-profit, Chairman Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle & President & CEO Brian Finlay)
Year Founded 2009
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To avoid military confrontation, Seoul is investigating a civilian suspected of sending drones to North Korea.
January 16, 2026

To avoid military confrontation, Seoul is investigating a civilian suspected of sending drones to North Korea.

Indeterminate Voice Of Emirates
Owner: Non-transparent

Voice Of Emirates

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January 16, 2026

North Korea intensifies border crackdown on Chinese mobile phone users

Neutral Daily NK
Owner: Unification Media Group

The Daily NK

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Owned By Unification Media Group (Kwang Baek Lee and Sang Yong Lee Representatives)
Year Founded 2004
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South Korean authorities summon a civilian over alleged drone flights toward North Korea

South Korean authorities summon a civilian over alleged drone flights toward North Korea

Indeterminate The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania
Owner: Boyle Family

The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania

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Year Founded 1871
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Unification, Foreign Ministries Coordinate on North Korea Policies
January 16, 2026

Unification, Foreign Ministries Coordinate on North Korea Policies

Indeterminate KBS World
Owner: South Korean Government

KBS World

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Radio Free Asia to resume Korean broadcasts to reach North Korea
January 16, 2026

Radio Free Asia to resume Korean broadcasts to reach North Korea

Pro-Government The Straits Times
Owner: Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government

The Straits Times

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Owned By Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government through Temasek Holdings, Cuscaden Peak Investments & SPH Media
Year Founded 1845
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Publication Location Singapore, Singapore
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North Korea conducts ballistic missile tests ahead of upcoming regional talks
January 15, 2026

North Korea conducts ballistic missile tests ahead of upcoming regional talks

Neutral GCN
Owner: Jim TenBroek & Scott Peters

GCN

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Iran edges towards North Korea model internet amid protests
January 15, 2026

Iran edges towards North Korea model internet amid protests

Indeterminate The New Arab
Owner: Maayed Ahmed Saleem Dib & Mohammad Muhddin Suleiman Almasri

The New Arab

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Owned By Maayed Ahmed Saleem Dib & Mohammad Muhddin Suleiman Almasri through Fadaat Media Ltd.
Year Founded 2014
Website https://english.alaraby.co.uk/
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Publication Location United Kingdom, London
Owner Country Qatar

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January 15, 2026

Satellite analysis shows North Korea’s showcase Sepo ranch reverting to wilderness

Neutral Daily NK
Owner: Unification Media Group

The Daily NK

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Owned By Unification Media Group (Kwang Baek Lee and Sang Yong Lee Representatives)
Year Founded 2004
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Indeterminate The Arctic Institute
Owner: The Arctic Institute (Non-profit)

The Arctic Institute

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