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Playing dictator: Why a Kim Jong Un lookalike says his act isn’t just a joke
Howard X shares how lampooning North Korea’s leader has linked his life to global geopolitics, from Ukraine to Hong Kong
North Korea condemns US military intervention in Venezuela
Pyongyang called Washington’s action as ‘another example’ of the ‘rogue and brutal nature of the U.S.’
Kim Jong Un inspects missile factory, orders increased production
The DPRK leader called for a ‘2.5 times’ production capacity boost as missiles to be deployed to military units in 2026
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles into East Sea: JCS
Seoul and Tokyo condemn Pyongyang after first missile launch of 2026, assess projectiles flew over 550 miles
Kim Yo Jong receives a portrait of herself as a New Year’s gift from Russia
Russian spokesperson sends work by Kremlin-linked artist who previously painted portrait given to Donald Trump
1500 war dead, 25 delegations, no ICBMs: North Korea’s bloody 2025 in numbers
Data shows Russia ties once again led the way, even as the DPRK strengthened cooperation with other players
Russia to finance movies about North Korean troops fighting in Kursk
Plans are the Kremlin’s latest effort to please Pyongyang, an expert says, following tensions in bilateral ties
North Korean weapons firms set to export beer and drugs to Russia: records
Missile parts supplier Ryongsong and sanctioned panacea peddler Pugang seek to expand commercial presence in Russia
Year-end special: A look back at the most compelling North Korea stories of 2025
NK News journalists share the stories that meant the most to them and offer insights into how they reported on the DPRK
Few sanctioned items appear in North Korea-China trade data despite smuggling
Beijing reports usual suspects of fabrics, soybean oil and hair led exchange in November, omitting sensitive goods
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