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Kim Jong Un demands military improve its education system at major event
North Korea’s top brass gathered for the ‘Conference of Military Educators’ in Pyongyang over the weekend
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How North Korea’s ‘use-it-or-lose-it’ power grid impacts energy trade
The DPRK’s rickety power network means exporting electricity sometimes makes more sense than using it
The overlooked spelling error that underscores North Korea’s culture of fear
The country’s highest honor misspelled the DPRK’s name for years, as correcting the party was all but inconceivable
The dangerous appeal of North Korean culture - NK News Podcast Ep. 211
Tatiana Gabroussenko discusses changes in DPRK films and dramas and how the country appropriates South Korean arts
North Korea’s response to global warming - NKNews Podcast Ep. 210
Gabriela Bernal discusses how natural disasters impact the DPRK and its efforts for environmental protection
Female breadwinners in North Korean households - NK News Podcast Ep. 209
Hanna Song discusses changes in North Koreans’ marital relations and her work documenting DPRK human rights abuses
North Korea rumblings in European capitals - NKNews Podcast Ep. 208
NK News reporters discuss what they learned in Europe about recent developments in DPRK diplomacy
The many lives of Yeonmi Park - NKNews Podcast Ep. 207
The prominent North Korean defector joins the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion about her life and activism
Investigating the Daejeon Massacre - NKNews Podcast Ep. 206
David Miller discusses his research into South Korea’s killing of political prisoners during the Korean War
Get Behind The Headlines
On North Korea, China’s ‘wolf warriors’ speak more like doves
Analysis of foreign ministry discourse under Xi Jinping reveals softer, conservative approach on DPRK issues
10 years of Kim Jong Un: What was his best decision so far?
More than 80 experts vote on Kim’s smartest calls for sustaining his rule, from ballistic missiles to ties with Beijing
North Korea in November 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021
Timeline: From COVID-19 vaccines to preparations to reopen North Korea’s border
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from November 1 to November 30
North Korean capitalism's failure in the Third World
Pyongyang mixed economics and politics as it competed with Seoul and sought new trade partners in the Global South
How has COVID-19 impacted North Korean market prices?
Foreign exchange, food and fuel all took different price swings during North Korea’s strict pandemic border controls
A diplomat’s life: Tight schedules and resort-like thrills touring North Korea
State travel agencies plan every detail of visitors’ itineraries, careful to show only the best it has to offer
Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think of regime sympathizers?
Former Pyongyang elite says few care about overseas supporters and responds to those who doubt defector stories
