January 29, 2023
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Distinguishing between North Korea humanitarianism and human rights - Ep. 272

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Pyongyang streets empty but civilians still training for military parade: Images
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Pyongyang streets empty but civilians still training for military parade: Images

Kim Jong Un appears to put millions under lockdown to ensure success of upcoming propaganda event

Pyongyang streets empty but civilians still training for military parade: Images
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Colin ZwirkoJan 29, 2023
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Why North Korean state media remains silent about the Pyongyang lockdown

Regime may feel it can downplay restrictions for now, but a serious COVID outbreak could quickly change the calculus

Why North Korean state media remains silent about the Pyongyang lockdown
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Chad O'CarrollJan 27, 2023
Why North Korean state media remains silent about the Pyongyang lockdown
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Distinguishing between North Korea humanitarianism and human rights - Ep. 272

Danielle Chubb and Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings discuss how the two camps find common ground in promoting disability rights

The defector who snuck into North Korea to save his mother - Ep. 271

Reporter Michelle Ye Hee Lee discusses the story of Kim Kang-woo and the dangers and heartbreak of escaping the DPRK

How North Korea’s drones increase risk of inter-Korean conflict – Ep. 270

The NK News team discusses DPRK drones flying over Seoul, missile engine tests, the end-of-year plenum and more

What the blob really thinks about North Korea in 2023 - Ep. 269

The NK News team discuss how the Korean Peninsula looks from Washington midway through Biden’s term

The best and worst books on North Korea in 2022 — Ep. 268

David Tizzard breaks down the best reads on DPRK politics, human rights, economics, history and more

What drives North Korean missile testing — Ep. 267

Gordon Flake discusses a historic year of launches, the role of the Quad and AUKUS in Northeast Asia and more

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In new book, Mike Pompeo talks tough about 'bloodthirsty toad' Kim Jong Un

In new book, Mike Pompeo talks tough about 'bloodthirsty toad' Kim Jong Un

Former secretary of state stresses hardline approach as potential presidential candidates stake out positions on DPRK

In new book, Mike Pompeo talks tough about 'bloodthirsty toad' Kim Jong Un
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James FretwellJan 27, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think of foreign countries?

Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think of foreign countries?

Schools teach very little about the outside world as Kim regime focuses on nurturing pride for the DPRK above all

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JinJan 27, 2023
State media review: North Korea celebrates Cold War capture of US ship
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State media review: North Korea celebrates Cold War capture of US ship

An in-depth analysis of the USS Pueblo crisis, Kim Jong Un’s two favorite schools, Lunar New Year festivities and more

State media review: North Korea celebrates Cold War capture of US ship
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Seung-Yeon ChungJan 26, 2023
North Korea pushes ahead with military parade training despite virus lockdown
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North Korea pushes ahead with military parade training despite virus lockdown

Satellite imagery also suggests jets have joined preparations for parade scheduled for Feb. 8

North Korea pushes ahead with military parade training despite virus lockdown
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Colin ZwirkoJan 26, 2023
Interview: How the wife of a North Korean diplomat convinced him to defect

Interview: How the wife of a North Korean diplomat convinced him to defect

Oh Hye-son, spouse of defector-lawmaker Tae Yong-ho, shares her life story for the first time in a new memoir

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Ifang BremerJan 25, 2023
North Korea’s parliament introduces first new speaker in nearly 2 years
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North Korea’s parliament introduces first new speaker in nearly 2 years

Delayed appointment at recent Supreme People’s Assembly session may reflect crisis, while Kim Yo Jong notably absent

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Martin WeiserJan 25, 2023
Inside the shadowy team of elite North Korean photographers covering Kim Jong Un
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Inside the shadowy team of elite North Korean photographers covering Kim Jong Un

NK Pro analysis suggests the Political News Team enjoys unmatched access to the leadership going back decades

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Ángel GarcíaJan 25, 2023
North Korean soldiers spotted with sanctioned firm’s tech for first time
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North Korean soldiers spotted with sanctioned firm’s tech for first time

Pyongyang-based Glocom marketed to foreign armies for years, but appearance of radio is rare evidence of use inside DPRK

North Korean soldiers spotted with sanctioned firm’s tech for first time
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Colin ZwirkoJan 24, 2023
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