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Violent new North Korean film depicting attempt to kill leader airs on state TV
‘Days and Nights of Confrontation’ continues trend of racy, Hollywood-style content aimed at appealing to young people
What North Korea’s 2026 calendar reveals about its plans for the year ahead
Lack of major anniversaries suggests events, including military parade, will be front-loaded around Ninth Party Congress
North Korea welcomes new year by extolling Kim Jong Un’s achievements in 2025
An in-depth analysis of leadership worship, New Year’s celebrations, irrigation improvements and an education app
North Korea marks year-end home stretch with closer ties to Russia
An in-depth analysis of the North Korean leader’s year-end inspections, buddying ties with Russia and nuclear worries
High-level North Korean defector reports top official was executed by burning
New memoir by ex-diplomat Ryu Hyun-woo also reveals existence of secret organization managing Kim Jong Un’s slush fund
Kim Jong Un cuts ribbon on newly built factories, joined by wife and daughter
North Korean praises progress in east coast city of Sinpho, attending third opening in a week for rural development push
US security strategy shows ‘failure’ of its North Korea policy: Pro-DPRK outlet
An in-depth analysis of commentary on NSS, year-end factory construction push and Kim Jong Un’s secret activities
Pyongyang streets emptied of cars on Kim Jong Il death anniversary, photos show
Images seen by NK News suggest North Korea cleared roads as part of state-enforced mourning for former leader
North Korea’s first K-12 combined school includes robot teachers, AI classroom
An in-depth analysis of Pyongyang’s newest state-of-the-art school and a bank possibly catered to foreigners
Kim Jong Un promises ‘eye-opening’ changes as 2nd year of factory plan nears end
An in-depth analysis of the North Korean leaders’ factory inspections, onset of winter and warnings about prosperity
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