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Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim April 22, 2025

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Influencers behaving badly? YouTubers test limits chasing views in North Korea

Influencers behaving badly? YouTubers test limits chasing views in North Korea

Wave of videos from Pyongyang marathon shows visitors taking risks for content that could endanger themselves and locals

Influencers behaving badly? YouTubers test limits chasing views in North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas ReddyApr 22, 2025
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Up close and personal: The best border observatories to see North Korean life

Ganghwa and Gimpo west of Seoul provide unparalleled spots to witness the reality of division and how North Koreans live

Up close and personal: The best border observatories to see North Korean life
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'CarrollApr 21, 2025
Up close and personal: The best border observatories to see North Korean life
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North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers

NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Kim Jong Un at a ribbon cutting and the UN aviation body’s decision on DPRK complaint

Cathi Choi: How inter-Korean conflict harms women’s rights

Co-director of Women Cross DMZ discusses who benefits from division of peninsula and the role of women in peace process

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

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North Korea airs first new TV drama in years, as country celebrates Kim Il Sung
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North Korea airs first new TV drama in years, as country celebrates Kim Il Sung

An in-depth analysis of prestige television about rural reform, Day of the Sun festivities, Syria ties and more

North Korea airs first new TV drama in years, as country celebrates Kim Il Sung
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon ChungApr 18, 2025
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

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
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
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