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North Korea says foreign acts won’t attend spring art festival in April
News

North Korea says foreign acts won’t attend spring art festival in April

DPRK officials tell NK News that international artists will perform via video and tourism won’t resume for 2-3 months

North Korea says foreign acts won’t attend spring art festival in April
Joe SmithJoe Smith February 19, 2024
North Korea’s national anthem drops unification reference amid ongoing purge
News

North Korea’s national anthem drops unification reference amid ongoing purge

Removal of phrase about undivided Korean Peninsula follows Kim Jong Un’s call for ‘decisive’ inter-Korean policy change

North Korea’s national anthem drops unification reference amid ongoing purge
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 16, 2024
State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday
State Media Review

State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday

An in-depth analysis of events for Kim Jong Il’s birth anniversary, regional development and an official visit to Russia

State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 15, 2024
How South Korea’s National Treasures were nearly lost to North Korea
Features

How South Korea’s National Treasures were nearly lost to North Korea

Museum director’s quick thinking meant thousands of artifacts were saved from DPRK soldiers during the Korean War

How South Korea’s National Treasures were nearly lost to North Korea
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park February 14, 2024
Pyongyang International Film Festival set to return after 4-year hiatus
News

Pyongyang International Film Festival set to return after 4-year hiatus

Annual event typically open to international audiences but unclear whether regime will relent on travel controls

Pyongyang International Film Festival set to return after 4-year hiatus
Joe SmithJoe Smith February 13, 2024
Ask a North Korean: What was it like playing soccer professionally in the DPRK?
Ask A North Korean

Ask a North Korean: What was it like playing soccer professionally in the DPRK?

A defector writes about his training schedule and the hurdles he faced trying to represent his country

Ask a North Korean: What was it like playing soccer professionally in the DPRK?
David February 13, 2024
Anti-doping agency says it recently tested athletes inside North Korea
News

Anti-doping agency says it recently tested athletes inside North Korea

Visit by International Testing Agency likely marked first non-political entry into DPRK in four years

Anti-doping agency says it recently tested athletes inside North Korea
Brian OliverBrian Oliver February 12, 2024
Russia eyeing new rail, ferry and car routes to North Korea: Ambassador
News

Russia eyeing new rail, ferry and car routes to North Korea: Ambassador

Alexander Matsegora’s remarks come as first group of Russian tourists to visit DPRK in years returns home

Russia eyeing new rail, ferry and car routes to North Korea: Ambassador
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin February 12, 2024
North Koreans’ consumption of foreign media grows over last decade: Survey
News

North Koreans’ consumption of foreign media grows over last decade: Survey

Government poll of over 6,000 defectors also revealed increasing dissatisfaction with Kim Jong Un

North Koreans’ consumption of foreign media grows over last decade: Survey
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Joon Ha Park February 6, 2024
North Korea in January 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in January 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from January 1, 2024 to January 31, 2024

North Korea in January 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro February 2, 2024
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