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Up close and personal: The best border observatories to see North Korean life
Ganghwa and Gimpo west of Seoul provide unparalleled spots to witness the reality of division and how North Koreans live
April 21, 2025
The Pyongyang marathon’s new name, and the death of a North Korean commando
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll joins the podcast to discuss inconsistent Kim Il Sung propaganda, Trump budget cuts and more
April 17, 2025
Tourism on hold: North Korea signals shift in strategy as reopening fizzles
Tour operators say Pyongyang has gone silent, with analysts pointing to ideological control and shifting priorities
April 9, 2025
Bulgaria to reopen embassy in Pyongyang after years-long closure
Foreign ministry told NK News reopening is expected to take place in April following pandemic-related closure in 2021
April 8, 2025
Why Kim Jong Un is likely to skip Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow
Logistical challenges, geopolitical concerns and potential Trump meeting could influence Kim’s decision to attend
April 1, 2025
Trump says US may ‘do something’ with DPRK citing open communication channels
He again referred to North Korea as ‘nuclear nation,’ signaling possible shift from Washington’s long-standing policy
April 1, 2025
The view of North Korea from Trump’s Washington
NK News journalists share what they learned from a US trip about DPRK policy, prospects for diplomacy and more
March 27, 2025
In a Washington on edge, North Korea policymakers fear for the future
Many in US expect Trump to pursue talks again, but few are willing to speak frankly as budget cuts raise alarm
March 27, 2025
Germany won’t reopen embassy in North Korea while Ukraine war ongoing
Informed source confirms report that DPRK’s support for Russia’s invasion was a key factor in decision
March 14, 2025
Trump signals further willingness to resume talks with Kim Jong Un
US president again refers to DPRK as 'nuclear power' in another apparent departure from official policy
March 14, 2025
