Features
Long-form reporting on timeless issues and human interest stories by NK News journalists and contributors.
How North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega-resort wowed its first Russian guests
In interview, tourist who joined first package trip reports sumptuous meals, endless beaches and eerily good service
What China’s DeepSeek AI reveals about Beijing’s red lines on North Korea
AI censored its own answer on Chinese sanctions evasion — but not its biting critique of North Korea’s nuclear path
Female superstars: How North Korean propaganda portrays women in sports
Three decades of media depict increasing agency for female athletes, who still must ultimately sacrifice for the state
The improbable tale of the Russian tiger hunters recruited to kill Kim Il Sung
The Yankovsky family fled the Russian Revolution only to get wrapped up in the rise of the North Korean state
After escaping North Korea, a defector fights for a new life inside the ring
Jang Jung-hyuk fled hunger and abuse before settling in the South, now fighting on his own terms in pursuit of MMA glory
What North Korean defectors hope to see from new ROK President Lee Jae-myung
Some fear an engagement push could sideline escapees, advocating a firm stance on Kim regime and defector rights
From a Seoul office, a North Korean defector governs the province of his birth
Ji Seong-ho serves as leader of a place where he can’t set foot, tasked with preparing for unification that may not come
Gentle soldiers, noble deaths: How North Korean art glorifies war in daily life
‘Military first’ media warms of ever-lurking danger, while depicting soldiers as protectors to maintain social harmony
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
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
