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Interview: Depicting the inequalities of North Korean army life in film
Interviews

Interview: Depicting the inequalities of North Korean army life in film

DPRK escapee Jung Haneul discusses how he drew on his own experiences in the military to craft his directorial debut

Interview: Depicting the inequalities of North Korean army life in film
Lina ParkLina Park January 19, 2024
State media review: North Korea blasts ‘belligerent bombast’ of Yoon Suk-yeol
Analysis

State media review: North Korea blasts ‘belligerent bombast’ of Yoon Suk-yeol

An in-depth analysis of criticism of ROK drills, death of Kim Jong Un’s shepherd and DPRK’s stance on Taiwan election

State media review: North Korea blasts ‘belligerent bombast’ of Yoon Suk-yeol
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung January 18, 2024
In memoriam: Documenting North Korea’s sweeping purge of all things inter-Korean
Analysis

In memoriam: Documenting North Korea’s sweeping purge of all things inter-Korean

NK Pro has cataloged every propaganda site and organization the DPRK has killed as it overhauls policy toward South

In memoriam: Documenting North Korea’s sweeping purge of all things inter-Korean
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung | Shreyas Reddy January 18, 2024
Ask a North Korean: Why a DPRK laborer in Russia decided to defect
Ask A North Korean

Ask a North Korean: Why a DPRK laborer in Russia decided to defect

A recent defector writes about growing disillusioned during 90s famine and how pandemic pushed him to make a break

Ask a North Korean: Why a DPRK laborer in Russia decided to defect
Jin Ju-dong January 17, 2024
First tour to North Korea already at capacity, Russian travel firm says
News

First tour to North Korea already at capacity, Russian travel firm says

Over 100 people have reportedly signed up for tour organized with Far East region in effort to promote travel to DPRK

First tour to North Korea already at capacity, Russian travel firm says
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin January 16, 2024
Russian authorities promote tour to North Korea in early February
News

Russian authorities promote tour to North Korea in early February

Trip organized by Far East region could mark first return of tourists to DPRK since pandemic begin

Russian authorities promote tour to North Korea in early February
Joe SmithJoe Smith January 11, 2024
State media review: North Korea holds mass rallies to support 2024 policy goals
Analysis

State media review: North Korea holds mass rallies to support 2024 policy goals

An in-depth analysis of youth torchlight marches, first Cabinet meeting of year and a new 3D animation for kids

State media review: North Korea holds mass rallies to support 2024 policy goals
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung January 11, 2024
Sporting glory: Inside North Korea’s failed bid to become an athletic powerhouse
Analysis

Sporting glory: Inside North Korea’s failed bid to become an athletic powerhouse

From the 1980s, Kim regime used sports to engage South Korea and win support, but economic problems thwarted its plans

Sporting glory: Inside North Korea’s failed bid to become an athletic powerhouse
Yong Ja HongYong Ja Hong January 10, 2024
The role of translation in shedding light on North Korea – Ep. 324
North Korea News Podcast

The role of translation in shedding light on North Korea – Ep. 324

Retired CIA officer Stephen Mercado discusses how analysts can mine non-Korean sources for insights into DPRK life

The role of translation in shedding light on North Korea – Ep. 324
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News January 10, 2024
North Korea’s official 2024 calendar charts events that will define year ahead
News

North Korea’s official 2024 calendar charts events that will define year ahead

But DPRK ignores new missile holiday, while lack of big anniversaries leaves it unclear if there will be military parade

North Korea’s official 2024 calendar charts events that will define year ahead
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung January 9, 2024
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