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Photos: South Korea’s new SLBM, long-range, supersonic and ballistic missiles
Seoul revealed five different types of new weapons and technologies on Wednesday, testing two of them on the day
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As Japanese election approaches, Shinzo Abe’s legacy on North Korea looms large
Former prime minister championed abduction issue but oversaw deteriorating relations with Pyongyang and Seoul
The eccentric South Korean intellectual in Pyongyang’s employ
Song Du-yul acted as an enthusiastic propagandist for the regime and likely held a prominent role in the bureaucracy
A 200th episode roundtable - NKNews Podcast Ep. 200
NK News journalists and contributors discuss North Korea’s nighttime military parade, cruise missile tests and more
A Canadian detained in China - NKNews Podcast Ep. 199
As Michael Spavor marks 1,000 days in a Chinese prison, Kevin Garratt shares about his detention at the same facility
Creativity and propaganda in North Korean music - NKNews Podcast Ep. 198
Keith Howard explores the central role of music as an ideological tool and how it illuminates North Korean society
Failing to foresee China's entry into the Korean War - NKNews Podcast Ep. 197
Jonathan Corrado and Markus Garlauskas discuss the US intelligence failure and its relevance to contemporary challenges
Pyongyang or bust: DPRK tourism and the pandemic - NKNews Podcast Ep. 196
North Korea tourism professionals discuss the nature of the industry and its future after COVID-19
Telling North Korean resettlers' stories with fashion - NKNews Podcast Ep. 195
Jihyun Kang and Marie Boes discuss how their company ISTORY designs clothes to counter stereotypes and misunderstanding
Get Behind The Headlines
What we know about North Korea’s new cruise missiles
Latest tests underscore the continuing push in North Korea to qualitatively advance nuclear delivery capabilities
Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans typically eat?
Most eat simple Korean fare, but restaurants have also exploded in popularity among those who can afford to eat out
‘Our Father, Kim Jong Un’: North Korea rolls out new kids music videos
Latest appeal to young North Koreans comes amid nationwide effort to stamp out ‘dangerous’ foreign influences
North Korea’s long-range missiles pose the greatest threat to Seoul
DPRK’s ICBMs would disrupt US deterrence not because they can reach Washington but because they threaten ROK, Japan
Kids these days: North Korea calls on youth to emulate their virtuous parents
A North Korean radio drama gives important insights into growing generational divides inside the country
The Kim regime's failed witch hunt against magic and 'superstition'
Shamans and fortune-tellers continue to operate in North Korea despite crackdowns and punishments
How Xi Jinping’s growing personality cult differs from Kim family worship
North Korea’s idolatry is rooted in past accomplishments while China’s Xi stakes his legitimacy on future performance
Bottoms up! The culture of drinking in North Korea
DPRK beverages outshine their South Korean equivalents, and sharing a drink is a great way for tourists to meet locals
