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Epstein files, North Korean POWs and the looming Party Congress
NK News reporters discuss North Korea mentions in Epstein’s emails and plans to hold the congress in late February
North Korean military will ‘widen fighting front’ this year, Kim Jong Un says
Leader also praises soldiers fighting Ukraine during celebrations for founding anniversary of Korean People’s Army
North Korea intensifies prep for Party Congress at likely venue in Pyongyang
Banners at April 25 House of Culture suggest event may be days away, as air force appears to train for parade flyovers
Kim Jong Un admits to ‘empty’ promises on rural development, vows change
At new dairy farm opening, North Korean leader lays out regime’s failures and his plans to provide meat and milk
Kim Jong Un opens North Korea’s largest greenhouse farm to date on China border
In speech, Kim vows to lead world in greenhouse technology amid yearslong push to fix food shortages
Kim Jong Un kicks off 3rd year of rural project with focus on military towns
NK News identifies at least seven counties where construction has begun for ‘20x10’ development push
Kim Jong Un claims upgraded nuclear rockets pose ‘grave threat’ to enemies
North Korea reportedly tested 600mm rocket system Tuesday as Kim vows new nuke announcements at congress
Meetings, parade training point to North Korean Party Congress by mid-February
NK Pro analysis finds provincial conferences typically end around a week before the main event under Kim Jong Un
North Korea says it built fewer rural houses in 2025 despite wealth gap problem
NK Pro analysis suggests progress slowed in 2025 on multi-year effort to improve living standards outside capital
North Korea’s youth outreach, Party Congress signals and prison demolition
NK News’ Colin Zwirko discusses Kim Jong Un’s stark message to young people and when to expect the 9th congress
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