December 05, 2023
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State media review: North Korea dangles promise of new homes to motivate farmers
Analysis

State media review: North Korea dangles promise of new homes to motivate farmers

An in-depth analysis of agriculture policy changes, a religious group’s denunciation, frog oil cosmetics and more

State media review: North Korea dangles promise of new homes to motivate farmers
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung March 2, 2023
Kim Jong Un approves lavish new dog meat restaurant on Pyongyang riverfront
Analysis

Kim Jong Un approves lavish new dog meat restaurant on Pyongyang riverfront

Satellite imagery shows construction started late last year, as North Korean leader says canine dining ‘improves diets’

Kim Jong Un approves lavish new dog meat restaurant on Pyongyang riverfront
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 1, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What snacks are most popular in the DPRK?
Ask A North Korean

Ask a North Korean: What snacks are most popular in the DPRK?

The state gives out low-quality sweets on major holidays, but what people really covet are imported treats from abroad

Ask a North Korean: What snacks are most popular in the DPRK?
Jin February 24, 2023
More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows
News

More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows

Mask accessories could be indicator of COVID vaccination or other health status, though their purpose remains unclear

More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 23, 2023
State media review: North Korea rejects humanitarian aid as ‘poison candy’
Analysis

State media review: North Korea rejects humanitarian aid as ‘poison candy’

An in-depth analysis of calls to resist outside help, praise for a new greenhouse farm, an animated love story and more

State media review: North Korea rejects humanitarian aid as ‘poison candy’
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung February 23, 2023
Pyongyang Chronicles: A modern-day Judas at Kim Il Sung University
Opinion

Pyongyang Chronicles: A modern-day Judas at Kim Il Sung University

An early friendship ends with betrayal, demonstrating how the North Korean system begets hypocrisy and doublethink

Pyongyang Chronicles: A modern-day Judas at Kim Il Sung University
Alek SigleyAlek Sigley February 23, 2023
North Korean ferry capsized near Wonsan naval base, satellite imagery shows
News

North Korean ferry capsized near Wonsan naval base, satellite imagery shows

Ship appears to have been docked closer to city center before being moved, suggesting unrepairable issue

North Korean ferry capsized near Wonsan naval base, satellite imagery shows
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll February 20, 2023
‘Save our country’: Yeonmi Park’s new book compares woke America to North Korea
Opinion

‘Save our country’: Yeonmi Park’s new book compares woke America to North Korea

The famous defector’s claims may appeal to some but risk undermining her message on North Korean human rights

‘Save our country’: Yeonmi Park’s new book compares woke America to North Korea
James FretwellJames Fretwell February 16, 2023
State media review: Kim Jong Un snaps a photo with pro-military ‘activists’
Analysis

State media review: Kim Jong Un snaps a photo with pro-military ‘activists’

An in-depth analysis of efforts to promote national defense, a meeting on reforestation, Kim Jong Il’s birthday and more

State media review: Kim Jong Un snaps a photo with pro-military ‘activists’
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung February 16, 2023
North Korea sends 100,000 youth to work at new mega project in capital
News

North Korea sends 100,000 youth to work at new mega project in capital

Large-scale mobilization appears to be latest effort to lean on young people to fill resources shortages

North Korea sends 100,000 youth to work at new mega project in capital
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko February 13, 2023
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