May 20, 2024

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Joe Smith

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North Korea’s U-17 women’s soccer team qualifies for World Cup with dominant run

North Korea’s U-17 women’s soccer team qualifies for World Cup with dominant run

Blowout of South Korea and 1-0 victory over China set stage for face off against Japan in Asian Cup final

North Korea’s U-17 women’s soccer team qualifies for World Cup with dominant run
Joe Smith
Joe Smith | Shreyas Reddy May 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un triggers cheers with surefire aim during factory visit: State media

Kim Jong Un triggers cheers with surefire aim during factory visit: State media

Release of photo showing North Korean leader’s marksmanship is aimed at cultivating myth of Kim excellence, expert says

Kim Jong Un triggers cheers with surefire aim during factory visit: State media
Joe Smith
Joe Smith May 14, 2024
Ex-Marine who raided DPRK Embassy makes case against extradition to US public

Ex-Marine who raided DPRK Embassy makes case against extradition to US public

In interview, Christopher Ahn insists he aimed to help staff at Madrid embassy defect and could be killed if extradited

Ex-Marine who raided DPRK Embassy makes case against extradition to US public
Joe Smith
Joe Smith May 13, 2024
‘It slaps’: How a propaganda song praising Kim Jong Un went viral on TikTok

‘It slaps’: How a propaganda song praising Kim Jong Un went viral on TikTok

Videos featuring ‘Friendly Father’ have flooded popular app, even as US pushes to ban it over fears of misinformation

‘It slaps’: How a propaganda song praising Kim Jong Un went viral on TikTok
Joe Smith
Joe Smith May 9, 2024
North Korea could open border city to foreign tourists this month: Tour agency

North Korea could open border city to foreign tourists this month: Tour agency

Firm predicts tours to Sinuiju to resume before capital, a move expert says may aim to test readiness for Chinese market

North Korea could open border city to foreign tourists this month: Tour agency
Joe Smith
Joe Smith May 6, 2024
North Korea cancels visits by European delegations at last minute, sources say

North Korea cancels visits by European delegations at last minute, sources say

Expert says cancellation of trips to check facilities suggests security officials don’t want return of Western presence

North Korea cancels visits by European delegations at last minute, sources say
Toy model of North Korea’s biggest missile on sale for tourists in Pyongyang

Toy model of North Korea’s biggest missile on sale for tourists in Pyongyang

Photo shows large Hwasong-17 ICBM toy and model of military spy satellite on shelves at new souvenir counter

Toy model of North Korea’s biggest missile on sale for tourists in Pyongyang
Joe Smith
Joe Smith May 1, 2024
Iran denies North Korean delegation is visiting to discuss military cooperation

Iran denies North Korean delegation is visiting to discuss military cooperation

Tehran insists first visit in five years is to discuss ‘business,’ though expert says they have little but arms to trade

Iran denies North Korean delegation is visiting to discuss military cooperation
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 30, 2024
Kim Jong Un rolls up with six new Toyota SUVs in convoy at latest appearance

Kim Jong Un rolls up with six new Toyota SUVs in convoy at latest appearance

Acquisition of customized Japanese vehicles is another demonstration of North Korea’s ability to evade sanctions

Kim Jong Un rolls up with six new Toyota SUVs in convoy at latest appearance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Joe Smith April 26, 2024
North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas

North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas

State media continues to cover global disease spread even as it reopens, an apparent effort to show DPRK is safe

North Korea puts unusual focus on Russia as it raises alarm about COVID overseas
Joe Smith
Joe Smith April 26, 2024
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