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North Korean leader commits to more skyscraper construction in future, outlining housing projects beyond 50k project

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Colin Zwirko February 17, 2025

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Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas
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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

Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas
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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

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DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
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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

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How a US-Russia deal on Ukraine could reshape North Korea’s strategic future
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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

How a US-Russia deal on Ukraine could reshape North Korea’s strategic future
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'CarrollFeb 14, 2025
North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
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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

North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
Anton Sokolin
Anton SokolinFeb 13, 2025
Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK

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

Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK
Book review: Japanese scholars shed light on North Korean politics and culture

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

Book review: Japanese scholars shed light on North Korean politics and culture
Stephen Mercado
Stephen MercadoFeb 12, 2025
How Trump’s Gaza plan deepens DPRK distrust and fuels its fears of diplomacy

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

How Trump’s Gaza plan deepens DPRK distrust and fuels its fears of diplomacy
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela BernalFeb 12, 2025
Behind the photos: A North Korean defector reflects on life in her old hometown

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

Behind the photos: A North Korean defector reflects on life in her old hometown
RoseFeb 11, 2025
Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows
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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

Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin ZwirkoFeb 11, 2025
North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
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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

North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
Anton Sokolin
Anton SokolinFeb 10, 2025
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