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From Moscow to Pyongyang: North Korea pivots back toward the Soviet side
The DPRK repaired ties with USSR after cozying up to Beijing, and Moscow provided aid despite distaste for regime
December 12, 2023
Famous French actor made obscene remarks about women during North Korea trip
Footage in new documentary shows Gérard Depardieu directed lewd comments toward DPRK guide and even a child in 2018
December 8, 2023
North Korea launches rocket toy set that closely copies Lego model
New toys feature similar logo, figurines and more in what appears to be DPRK’s latest knockoff of foreign products
December 8, 2023
Ask A North Korean: Are there private academies and tutors in the DPRK?
North Koreans are passionate about education, and like in South Korea, a fever for private instruction has taken hold
State media review: North Korea to hold major political meeting to wrap up year
An in-depth analysis of politburo decisions, commentaries on US and ROK, progress on housing projects and more
December 7, 2023
Send kids to hard labor to fight foreign influence, Kim Jong Un tells moms
North Korean leader declares ‘intensifying’ campaign against youth exposure to outside culture
December 5, 2023
Kim Jong Un lectures moms on ‘growing’ issue of errant youth, falling birth rate
North Korean leader and top male officials call for women to raise kids loyal to regime at national mothers’ meeting
December 4, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s daughter rocks Gucci shades despite crackdown on bourgeois culture
Expert says luxury brands are status symbol for North Korean elite but that sanctions likely limit import of new lines
December 1, 2023
Pyongyang’s playbook: How North Korea turned sports into tool for regime control
DPRK’s athletic success is product of decades of effort to assert state power and boost military readiness through sport
December 1, 2023
North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before
State media again reported near 100% turnout but acknowledged votes against chosen candidates for first time in decades
November 30, 2023
