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North Korea hypes upcoming election as the ‘most democratic’ in the world
A recap of everything in state media this week, from US-ROK drills and Iran’s new leader to compulsory voting
March 13, 2026
Kim Jong Un delivers his first speech commemorating International Women’s Day
The DPRK leader reportedly acknowledged ‘all the exceptional and unknown efforts the women of this country had made’
March 9, 2026
North Korea goes into overdrive to promote Party Congress plans
A recap of everything in state media this week, from criticism of US strikes on Iran to post-congress mass rallies
March 6, 2026
North Korea to hold elections for rubber-stamp parliament after two-year delay
Vote in mid-March suggests DPRK wants new deputies to quickly endorse decisions from Party Congress, experts say
March 4, 2026
North Korea reveals first-known Kim Jong Un sculpture, boosting personality cult
Artwork is distinct from huge statues of former leaders used for ‘idolization and veneration,’ Seoul says
March 3, 2026
Kim Jong Un lauds cement factory near capital for supporting construction goals
North Korean leader calls on Sangwon Cement Complex to help realize development plans laid out at Ninth Party Congress
March 2, 2026
Recap: Everything that happened at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress
NK Pro presents a timeline of top moments, from Kim Jong Un’s reelection and policy plans to the military parade
February 27, 2026
The who’s who on stage with Kim Jong Un at the Ninth Party Congress
NK Pro identifies key figures sitting next to the leader and what it says about North Korea’s priorities in years ahead
February 25, 2026
Top aide to Kim Jong Un cut from key post amid reshuffle of veteran officials
Removal of North Korean parliamentary chief Choe Ryong Hae from Central Committee suggests shift to younger cadres
February 23, 2026
Shunning Seoul: Why North Korea suddenly stopped talking about the South
NK Pro finds ROK mentions in the party daily plummeted last year, driving home policy that the South is an ‘enemy state’
February 20, 2026
