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Pyongyang’s ‘rundown and outdated’ neighborhoods to be redeveloped: Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader commits to more skyscraper construction in future, outlining housing projects beyond 50k project
Analysis, Opinion & More
Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas
State media reveals some of this year’s ‘20x10’ project locations, while satellite imagery shows work already underway
DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
An in-depth analysis of the sanctioned studio’s latest work, skaters’ success at the Asian Games and a new ambassador
Thomas Stock: North Korea’s call for peace as a means of propaganda
The historian discusses how North Korea used the 1989 Youth Festival for propaganda and ideological control
Opposition leader on DPRK, Russian envoy’s interview and US-Japan nuclear pledge
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim joins to discuss Lee Jae-myung’s call for dialogue with Pyongyang and Trump-Ishiba meeting
Dan Gudgeon: How South Korea’s language on North Korea shapes peace narrative
Researcher talks how narratives about identity shape the success or failure of peace processes and ontological security
North Korea’s criticism of Trump official and key DPRK officers killed in Kursk
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll talks Pyongyang’s first statement on new US administration and troops being retrained
Kap Seol: How North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia has exacerbated proxy war
Researcher discusses proxy war between the two Koreas in Europe, alleged DPRK involvement in Gwangju Uprising and more
North Korea’s sea-to-surface missile launch and ROK spy agency allegations
NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Pyongyang’s cruise missile test and revelations about the United Front Department
Get Behind The Headlines
How a US-Russia deal on Ukraine could reshape North Korea’s strategic future
Negotiations between Trump and Putin could force Kim to rethink Russia ties and push DPRK toward renewed US diplomacy
North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
Experts say Pyongyang may be using student visas to evade sanctions as Moscow appears to be concealing military movement
Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK
Russian envoy revealed wounded troops are being treated in North Korea raising questions about what is being gained
Book review: Japanese scholars shed light on North Korean politics and culture
Keio University book offers a meticulously researched look at the DPRK using both internal and external sources
How Trump’s Gaza plan deepens DPRK distrust and fuels its fears of diplomacy
North Korea slammed Trump’s plans to relocate Palestinians, seeing them as proof of US imperial ambitions
Behind the photos: A North Korean defector reflects on life in her old hometown
Rose shares her insights into life for residents in North Hamgyong, ranging from daily struggles to rare delicacies
Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows
NK Pro analysis shows resource and funding problems led to years-long delays for minor projects across country
North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
NK Pro analysis shows Pyongyang’s networks extend beyond China, with multiple nations offering goods to the regime