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North Korea’s shiny new hospital finally opens to patients after years of delays
An in-depth analysis of praise for Pyongyang General Hospital, ruling party's plenum plans and a top official’s funeral
November 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un praises elite troops that fought Ukraine as model for DPRK military
Inspection of North Korea’s ‘Storm Corps’ deployed to Russia points to effort to apply lessons from combat, expert says
November 3, 2025
North Korea breaks silence on Japan’s Takaichi, slamming her as a warmonger
An in-depth analysis of commentary on Tokyo’s ‘right-wing’ shift, Pyongyang’s fall trade fair and orphan volunteers
October 31, 2025
Kim Jong Un pays ‘high tribute’ to Chinese veterans of Korean War on anniversary
North Korean leader visits cemetery for fallen soldiers as two sides emphasize ‘friendship forged at cost of blood’
October 27, 2025
Kim Jong Un inspects Sinuiju greenhouse farm again ahead of 9th Party Congress
An in-depth analysis of leader’s fourth visit to project, return of Pyongyang International Film Festival and more
October 24, 2025
North Korea kicks off light industry expo showcasing new phones, LEGO knockoffs
An in-depth analysis of Pyongyang product promotions, Kim’s letter to Xi, party congress propaganda and more
October 17, 2025
North Korean state TV airs a hit song by American pop icon Bruno Mars
Snippet of ‘It Will Rain’ appears in coverage of Russian figure skating routine, despite official ban on foreign media
October 14, 2025
North Korea’s party daily publishes rare op-ed by Chinese ambassador
An in-depth analysis of article celebrating ‘unshakeable’ ties, loyalty letter relay and party foundation day coverage
October 10, 2025
North Korea fashion police exhort young people to dress like socialists
An in-depth analysis of party anniversary prep, countering ‘bourgeois’ lifestyles, care for the elderly and more
October 3, 2025
North Korea says it will pardon criminals for party anniversary next month
State media offers few details about scale of amnesty, which expert says seeks to make Kim Jong Un appear benevolent
September 29, 2025
