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Seoul monitoring status of top North Korean officials amid extended absences
State Media Review

Seoul monitoring status of top North Korean officials amid extended absences

An in-depth analysis of possible leadership reshuffles, DPRK criticism of US weapons sales, accordion gifts and more

Seoul monitoring status of top North Korean officials amid extended absences
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung April 25, 2025
Ask a North Korean: What’s the biggest falsehood you’ve heard about the DPRK?
Ask A North Korean

Ask a North Korean: What’s the biggest falsehood you’ve heard about the DPRK?

A defector writes about claims of underground North Korean churches and what faith is really like under Kim family rule

Ask a North Korean: What’s the biggest falsehood you’ve heard about the DPRK?
Joshua Kim April 24, 2025
North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers
North Korea News Podcast

North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers

NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Kim Jong Un at a ribbon cutting and the UN aviation body’s decision on DPRK complaint

North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | Joon Ha Park | NK News April 22, 2025
Influencers behaving badly? YouTubers test limits chasing views in North Korea
Features

Influencers behaving badly? YouTubers test limits chasing views in North Korea

Wave of videos from Pyongyang marathon shows visitors taking risks for content that could endanger themselves and locals

Influencers behaving badly? YouTubers test limits chasing views in North Korea
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy April 22, 2025
Up close and personal: The best border observatories to see North Korean life
Columns

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

Up close and personal: The best border observatories to see North Korean life
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll April 21, 2025
North Korea airs first new TV drama in years, as country celebrates Kim Il Sung
State Media Review

North Korea airs first new TV drama in years, as country celebrates Kim Il Sung

An in-depth analysis of prestige television about rural reform, Day of the Sun festivities, Syria ties and more

North Korea airs first new TV drama in years, as country celebrates Kim Il Sung
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung April 18, 2025
The Pyongyang marathon’s new name, and the death of a North Korean commando
North Korea News Podcast

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

The Pyongyang marathon’s new name, and the death of a North Korean commando
Ask a North Korean: What is one item you wished you could have brought with you?
Ask A North Korean

Ask a North Korean: What is one item you wished you could have brought with you?

A defector writes about her memories of loved ones and what she regrets leaving behind that still impacts her today

Ask a North Korean: What is one item you wished you could have brought with you?
Rose April 16, 2025
Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media
News

Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media

North Korean leader’s annual donation to Chongryon aims to secure loyalty amid declining youth interest in regime

Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung April 14, 2025
North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark
News

North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark

Recognition boosts Pyongyang’s efforts to promote mountain as both geological treasure and sacred symbol of Kim dynasty

North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim April 14, 2025
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