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Why North Korea’s first girl group vanished without a curtain call

Why North Korea’s first girl group vanished without a curtain call

Moranbong Band injected sex appeal to DPRK pop but hasn’t been seen in years, likely due to conservative propaganda turn

Why North Korea’s first girl group vanished without a curtain call
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Joe SmithSep 06, 2024
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North Korea denounces ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills as prep for invasion

An in-depth analysis of responses to UFS and Ssang Yong, homes for farmers, a new envoy to Africa and more

North Korea denounces ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills as prep for invasion
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Seung-Yeon ChungSep 06, 2024
North Korea denounces ‘provocative’ US-ROK drills as prep for invasion
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Bo Ram Kwon: How cooperation with Russia has emboldened North Korea

Research fellow discusses impact of Ukraine war on US-ROK strategic planning, internal stress on Kim Jong Un and more

North Korea’s foundation day, top diplomat at UN and return of foreign teachers

Chad O’Carroll discusses why the DPRK is holding a concert for Sept. 9 holiday despite canceling related events abroad

Decker Eveleth: Scrutinizing North Korea’s nuclear missiles from the sky

Research analyst shares how open-source intelligence can offer insights into the DPRK that governments cannot

North Korea’s new suicide drones, and Russian students in Pyongyang

NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks Kim Jong Un’s latest weapons inspection, language exchange and food security after floods

Marcel Dirsus: What makes North Korea’s dictatorship unique from others

Political scientist discusses his new book on how tyrants fall and whether Kim Jong Un would ever give up power

Yoon’s new vision for unification with North Korea and US-ROK summer drills

Chad O’Carroll and Jeongmin Kim dissect the South Korean president’s Liberation Day speech and Ulchi Freedom Shield

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Kim Jong Un is winning the war for young North Koreans’ hearts and minds

Kim Jong Un is winning the war for young North Koreans’ hearts and minds

Data shows perceptions of regime have improved over last decade, underscoring need to increase access to information

Kim Jong Un is winning the war for young North Koreans’ hearts and minds
Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles
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Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles

Project at Thaesong Machine Factory may aim to boost ICBM production, as Kim Jong Un upgrades arms factories nationwide

Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles
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Colin ZwirkoSep 05, 2024
Zero to hero: How North Korean women’s soccer became a juggernaut

Zero to hero: How North Korean women’s soccer became a juggernaut

DPRK national team has achieved success at highest levels of the game, despite starting from nothing in the 1980s

Zero to hero: How North Korean women’s soccer became a juggernaut
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Yong Ja HongSep 05, 2024
Why fears of North Korean ‘provocations’ before US election are likely overblown
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Why fears of North Korean ‘provocations’ before US election are likely overblown

History shows DPRK usually waits to see who wins before taking military action, rather than seeking to influence vote

Why fears of North Korean ‘provocations’ before US election are likely overblown
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Gabriela BernalSep 04, 2024
What if China stops sending humanitarian aid to North Korea?

What if China stops sending humanitarian aid to North Korea?

DPRK faces economic calamity without trade with its biggest partner, a fact China could use to keep the peace

What if China stops sending humanitarian aid to North Korea?
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Gabriela BernalSep 04, 2024
North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2024

North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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Arius Derr | NK ProSep 03, 2024
North Korea likely building 7 large hangars at advanced drone airbase: Imagery
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North Korea likely building 7 large hangars at advanced drone airbase: Imagery

Nearby aircraft factory also dismantled ahead of possible reconstruction, sign it could manufacture drones

North Korea likely building 7 large hangars at advanced drone airbase: Imagery
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Colin ZwirkoSep 03, 2024
‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes

‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes

Kim Yong-hyun has said North Korea won’t denuclearize and Japan could acquire WMDs, arguing ROK must prepare to do same

‘Balance of terror’: Why Seoul’s would-be defense chief wants South Korean nukes
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Jeongmin KimSep 03, 2024
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