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North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s pet project, Swiss ambassador starting work and 90th birthday of Chongryon chief
February 28, 2025
North Koreans mourn police officer in rare mass display of grief for non-leader
State media glorifies security official who died saving young boy in unusual effort to foster loyalty for the regime
February 25, 2025
North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Il’s birthday with parties and pheasants
An in-depth analysis of one of the DPRK’s ‘greatest’ holidays, AUKUS criticism and women 'volunteering’ to labor
February 21, 2025
DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
An in-depth analysis of the sanctioned studio’s latest work, skaters’ success at the Asian Games and a new ambassador
February 14, 2025
North Korean figure skaters head to Harbin for Asian Winter Games
An in-depth analysis of DPRK’s medal hopes, a 250-mile pilgrimage to honor Kim Il Sung and frigid weather conditions
February 7, 2025
North Korea calls Yoon ‘ringleader of rebellion’ in report on impeachment trial
An in-depth analysis of trial coverage, criticism of Japan’s mission to NATO and youth ‘volunteers’ for factory work
January 24, 2025
Family photo found on North Korean soldier features popular South Korean meme
Photoshopped dog points to spread of ROK culture in DPRK and may offer insights about troops fighting for Russia
January 23, 2025
North Korea slams US bomber drill, ‘colonial’ democracy ahead of Trump’s return
An in-depth analysis of criticism of trilateral air exercises, new factory openings, a Cabinet meeting and more
January 17, 2025
North Korea tries to make propaganda appealing with new patriotic pop songs
An in-depth analysis of positive music reviews, factory openings and no birthday celebrations for Kim Jong Un
January 10, 2025
Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships
State media warns of frigid temperatures and strong winds in country where most rely on firewood and coal to stay warm
January 9, 2025
