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Kim Jong Un’s daughter steals spotlight from DPRK’s biggest missile – Ep. 265
The NK News team discusses whether the child is the North Korean leader’s successor, BTS on the front lines and more
December 6, 2022
Deconstructing the US’ ‘hostile policy’ toward North Korea – Ep. 264
Simone Chun discusses the US role in dividing the two Koreas and makes the case for coexistence with the DPRK
November 29, 2022
A deep dive into the delicate ceasefire agreement with North Korea – Ep. 263
John Burzynski discusses why the Korean War armistice was meant to be temporary and why all sides should revisit it
November 22, 2022
The fuzzy, contentious division of the Koreas at sea — Ep. 262
Yoon In-Joo discuss maritime conflict, the role that coasts play in the DPRK economy, fish prices and more
November 15, 2022
What to make of North Korea’s historic week of missile tests – Ep. 261
The NK News team breaks down growing hostility on the peninsula that has pushed tensions to highest level in years
November 8, 2022
What North Korea can learn from Southeast Asia – Ep. 260
Economist Halin Han discusses how Vietnam and others’ transition to capitalism can serve as a model for the DPRK
November 1, 2022
Africa to North Korea: Growing up under Kim Il Sung’s fatherly care – Ep. 259
Monique Macias shares her experience growing up in Pyongyang under the guardianship of North Korea’s founding leader
October 25, 2022
Rollerblading through Kim Il Sung Square – Ep. 258
Charles Thirlwall discusses the explosion of international business interest in North Korea at the turn of the century
October 18, 2022
Are North Korea’s missile tests building up to something big? – Ep. 257
The NK News team discusses DPRK state media’s weapons reveals, a missile over Japan, US-ROK responses and more
October 11, 2022
A peace-first, pro-diplomacy approach to North Korea – Ep. 256
Christine Ahn and Colleen Moore discuss how women across the world are working to formally end the Korean War
October 4, 2022
