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North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2024
December 3, 2024
Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea
South Korean city brings American coffee giant to observatory overlooking DMZ, seeking to promote freedom — and tourism
November 29, 2024
Why a reported rise in North Korean wages won’t do much to improve welfare
Analysis suggests alleged plan to pay workers more fails to address underlying problems in convoluted wage system
November 28, 2024
Ask a North Korean: What is the legal system like in the DPRK?
A defector writes about corrupt traffic police, the importance of bribes and the Kim regime’s disregard for rule of law
North Korea, Russia agree to host joint ‘Summer Games’ from next year
Biennial event to feature range of sports, while DPRK implies it will restart international marathon in April
November 25, 2024
North Korea’s newest hydroelectric dam nears completion, 4 years behind schedule
An in-depth analysis of workers’ sacrifices for power plant, editorials denouncing Israel and a reforestation milestone
November 15, 2024
North Korea launches new construction website, rare addition to online presence
‘Korean Architecture’ promotes DPRK buildings and may be part of efforts to raise cash through overseas projects
November 11, 2024
North Korea celebrates soccer dominance after winning U-17 Women’s World Cup
An in-depth analysis of another international championship, Kim Jong Un’s ‘seasonal gifts’ and human rights ‘hypocrites’
November 8, 2024
North Korea starts costly task of removing Juche year from monuments nationwide
Analysis shows officials have altered newspapers and plaques in likely bid to enhance Kim Jong Un’s personality cult
November 4, 2024
North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2024
November 4, 2024
