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NK Pro briefing: Why satellite imagery plays a critical role in DPRK research
Andrew Brockfield and Colin Zwirko discuss how satellites help track everything from flooding to sanctions breaches
September 23, 2021
The eccentric South Korean intellectual in Pyongyang’s employ
Song Du-yul acted as an enthusiastic propagandist for the regime and likely held a prominent role in the bureaucracy
September 16, 2021
Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans typically eat?
Most eat simple Korean fare, but restaurants have also exploded in popularity among those who can afford to eat out
September 15, 2021
Kids these days: North Korea calls on youth to emulate their virtuous parents
A North Korean radio drama gives important insights into growing generational divides inside the country
September 13, 2021
A very North Korean way to die
The Kim personality cult has penetrated the most intimate aspects of North Korean life, even the mourning of the dead
September 7, 2021
The strange case of the Japanese man who chose to stay in North Korea
Captured decades ago, Takeshi Terakoshi still lives in Pyongyang with his North Korean wife and kids
August 19, 2021
Ask a North Korean: Do North Koreans believe in UFOs?
Schools only briefly cover astronomy, and most people are too focused on surviving to care about speculative science
August 18, 2021
Zooming in: How North Korean conducts spy operations in South Korea
Direct insertions of intelligence assets were previously common, but techniques have changed substantially
August 10, 2021
NK Pro briefing: Diplomacy with North Korea after the restoration of hotlines
Analysts discuss how North Korea's return to the communication lines will impact diplomacy in the coming months
August 5, 2021
When North Korean doctors stood up to the government against overwork
Medical doctors argued the Cheollima labor campaign would harm public health, but the regime responded with hostility
July 28, 2021
