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North Korea kicks off light industry expo showcasing new phones, LEGO knockoffs
An in-depth analysis of Pyongyang product promotions, Kim’s letter to Xi, party congress propaganda and more
North Korean state TV airs a hit song by American pop icon Bruno Mars
Snippet of ‘It Will Rain’ appears in coverage of Russian figure skating routine, despite official ban on foreign media
North Korea’s party daily publishes rare op-ed by Chinese ambassador
An in-depth analysis of article celebrating ‘unshakeable’ ties, loyalty letter relay and party foundation day coverage
North Korea fashion police exhort young people to dress like socialists
An in-depth analysis of party anniversary prep, countering ‘bourgeois’ lifestyles, care for the elderly and more
North Korea says it will pardon criminals for party anniversary next month
State media offers few details about scale of amnesty, which expert says seeks to make Kim Jong Un appear benevolent
Kim Jong Un sends letter to Xi Jinping expressing resolve to strengthen ties
An in-depth analysis of warming North Korea-China relations, Kim’s gift of excavators, the leader’s grandma and more
Kim Jong Un praises new greenhouse farm as a ‘treasure island’ for local economy
An in-depth analysis of North Korean leader’s visit to border project, Hiroshima victims and China trip propaganda
Kim Jong Un demands army fight ‘rural backwardness’ while inspecting hospital
State media reports construction site visit to international but not domestic readers, hinting at slow progress
North Korean magazine invites foreigners to visit new resort, despite travel ban
An in-depth analysis of promotion of tourism law, letters to Kim Jong Un, Halloween in DPRK schools and more
New North Korean law aims to boost farmers’ ‘zeal’ amid persistent food issues
An in-depth analysis of measures to increase crop production, a late-summer deluge and trilateral cyber criticism
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