Xi Jinping’s top ideology architect to visit North Korea: state media
Wang Huning, ‘tutor to three emperors,’ has shaped the ideological doctrine of Chinese leaders for generations
July 14, 2026
Flags, friction and FIFA: North Korea’s remarkable road to the 1966 World Cup
Back when UK didn’t recognize the country, the DPRK overcame hurdles to see surprising success in its first World Cup
July 13, 2026
North Korean defector arrivals ticks up but remains historically low
Seoul recorded 43 arrivals from January to March, compared to more than 1,000 annually before the pandemic
July 13, 2026
ROK recovers missing sailor after search near maritime border with North Korea
The sailor, a junior enlisted service member, was not wearing a life jacket when his body was recovered
July 13, 2026
North Korea tearing down gray markets and replacing with ‘20×10’ facilities
Satellite imagery shows reorganization of contentious ‘jangmadang’ markets under Kim Jong Un’s pet project
July 13, 2026
North Koreans street cleaners too expensive to hire, Russian mayor claims
Official says North Koreans wouldn’t agree to $700 salary, so he opted to hire workers from Africa instead
July 13, 2026
Seoul seeks North Korea’s help after sailor goes missing at sea
ROK soldier goes missing near inter-Korean maritime border in the East Sea, could have drifted North, Seoul says
July 12, 2026
North Korea touts Kim Jong Un’s economy drive during founder anniversary week
A recap of everything in state media this week, from modernizing the coal industry to venerating DPRK’s founder
July 10, 2026
North Korean premier meets Chinese President Xi ahead of alliance anniversary
Cabinet chief Pak Thae Song’s talks with Xi came a day before the 65th anniversary of the two countries’ military pact
July 10, 2026
North Korea’s new appetite for beef reveals shifts in prosperity and status
Recipes, health programs and restaurant trends suggest red meat is more visible after years of reported restrictions
July 10, 2026
