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North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2024
July 3, 2024
Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 to June 30, 2024
July 3, 2024
North Korean officials appear wearing Kim Jong Un loyalty badges for first time
Experts say pins are part of move toward ‘full-scale idolization’ as leader establishes independence from predecessors
July 1, 2024
State media review: North Korea mocks Joe Biden over son Hunter’s conviction
An in-depth analysis of criticism of US gun violence, delegation to BRICS meeting and farming changes to improve diets
June 27, 2024
North Koreans vow to ‘annihilate’ America at anti-US rallies across country
State media reports 100K citizens attended event in Pyongyang, as DPRK kicks off month of propaganda against US and ROK
June 26, 2024
State media review: Russia takes the limelight to mark Putin’s Pyongyang visit
An in-depth analysis of Russian propaganda, new law on deputies and commentary on Ukraine peace summit
June 20, 2024
The unusual Orthodox church set to star in Putin’s state visit to North Korea
Church of the Life-giving Trinity is a symbol of Russia-DPRK friendship and could receive rare visit from Kim Jong Un
June 19, 2024
North Korean TV to air Russian film for Putin visit despite ban on foreign media
Authorities make rare exception to rules to broadcast WWII drama on KCTV as part of Russia-centered programming block
June 18, 2024
As Paris 2024 nears, ‘godmother’ of North Korean Paralympians champions change
In interview, missionary Sue Kinsler recounts her work for people with disabilities across more than 130 visits to DPRK
June 14, 2024
Ask a North Korean: What are friendships like in the DPRK?
A defector writes about her difficulties making friends and why keeping secrets is so important for relationships
