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The Pyongyang marathon’s new name, and the death of a North Korean commando

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Social media posts show alleged DPRK laborers at warehouse in possible sanctions breach, though company denies claims

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Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 17, 2025

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Book review: How Kim Il Sung ‘accidentally’ became North Korea’s brutal tyrant

Book review: How Kim Il Sung ‘accidentally’ became North Korea’s brutal tyrant

In an impressive new book, Fyodor Tertitskiy draws on diverse sources to tell the untold story of the elusive dictator

Book review: How Kim Il Sung ‘accidentally’ became North Korea’s brutal tyrant
Oliver Jia
Oliver JiaApr 17, 2025

From defector to defender: One lawyer's fight for North Korean human rights

In interview, Lee Young-hyeon shares how he became the first DPRK escapee to pass the bar exam in the South

From defector to defender: One lawyer's fight for North Korean human rights
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon KimApr 17, 2025
From defector to defender: One lawyer's fight for North Korean human rights
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The Pyongyang marathon’s new name, and the death of a North Korean commando

NK News’ Chad O’Carroll joins the podcast to discuss inconsistent Kim Il Sung propaganda, Trump budget cuts and more

Fyodor Tertitskiy: Researching the life of ‘accidental tyrant’ Kim Il Sung

The scholar and author discusses his new book about North Korea’s founder, drawing on newly-uncovered sources

Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK

NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks first edition of marathon since before pandemic and Kim Jong Un overseeing attack exercises

How Yoon’s ouster will impact the future of inter-Korean relations

This special episode covers the repercussions of the Constitutional Court’s ruling and how North Korea may respond

Dae-hyeon Park: Empowering North Korean defectors by bridging information gap

CEO of Woorion discusses the work his NGO does to help escapees adapt to their new lives in South Korea

North Korea-Russia bridge and Seoul’s call for military readiness against DPRK

NK News’ Shreyas Reddy talks dubious links to vehicle bridge project and concerns of South Korea’s acting president

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Elite absences hint at a North Korean power struggle ahead of party congress
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Elite absences hint at a North Korean power struggle ahead of party congress

Apparent reshuffle of officials suggests Kim Jong Un seeks to consolidate loyalty and pose as anti-corruption crusader

Elite absences hint at a North Korean power struggle ahead of party congress
Martin Weiser
Martin WeiserApr 16, 2025
Ask a North Korean: What is one item you wished you could have brought with you?

Ask a North Korean: What is one item you wished you could have brought with you?

A defector writes about her memories of loved ones and what she regrets leaving behind that still impacts her today

Ask a North Korean: What is one item you wished you could have brought with you?
RoseApr 16, 2025
How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers

How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers

Dissolution of investigative unit raises questions about efforts to curb crypto laundering in support of DPRK military

How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas ReddyApr 16, 2025
Culinary dreams: North Korean defectors seek a fresh start in South’s kitchens

Culinary dreams: North Korean defectors seek a fresh start in South’s kitchens

Seoul is trying to help escapees to break into food industry, as discrimination and cultural differences pose challenges

Culinary dreams: North Korean defectors seek a fresh start in South’s kitchens
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon KimApr 15, 2025
With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
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With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy

Experts say Seoul must act decisively to modernize military and adapt to Trump turmoil, regardless who wins election

With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung
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North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung

An in-depth analysis of the founding leader’s cult, praise for repatriations from Japan, ‘patriotic’ marriages and more

North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon ChungApr 11, 2025
How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort

How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort

Experts say Kyiv is using capture of Chinese mercenaries to argue Russia is aligned with both Pyongyang and Beijing

How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort
Anton Sokolin
Anton SokolinApr 11, 2025
Kim Shin-jo, North Korean commando sent to kill South’s president, dies at 83

Kim Shin-jo, North Korean commando sent to kill South’s president, dies at 83

A survivor of 1968 Blue House raid, Kim stayed in the South and underwent an improbable transformation into a man of God

Kim Shin-jo, North Korean commando sent to kill South’s president, dies at 83
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor TertitskiyApr 11, 2025
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