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North Korea builds 2nd private car dealership, gaming center in elite district
Kim Jong Un vows to provide modern amenities nationwide during inspection of skyscraper projects in Pyongyang
January 12, 2026
North Korea reports on Trump’s Greenland ambitions, but not Maduro’s capture
A recap of everything in state media this week, from labor mobilization in the new year to Kim Jong Un’s birthday
January 9, 2026
North Korea in 2026: Why Kim Jong Un will bet on Putin, but still court Trump
NK Pro predicts what Pyongyang will prioritize in the year ahead, from drones and nuclear power to the war in Ukraine
January 7, 2026
Kim Jong Un inspects mega greenhouse farm for 7th time ahead of Party Congress
North Korean leader praises soldier-workers at Sinuiju complex as authorities race to finish key economic projects
January 5, 2026
North Korea welcomes new year by extolling Kim Jong Un’s achievements in 2025
An in-depth analysis of leadership worship, New Year’s celebrations, irrigation improvements and an education app
January 2, 2026
North Korea in December 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1 to December 31, 2025
January 2, 2026
1500 war dead, 25 delegations, no ICBMs: North Korea’s bloody 2025 in numbers
Data shows Russia ties once again led the way, even as the DPRK strengthened cooperation with other players
December 31, 2025
North Korea says it has completed ‘rural revolution’ construction goals for 2025
Kim Jong Un opens last hospital and factories of year under sprawling 20x10 project, months faster than in 2024
December 30, 2025
North Korean weapons firms set to export beer and drugs to Russia: records
Missile parts supplier Ryongsong and sanctioned panacea peddler Pugang seek to expand commercial presence in Russia
December 26, 2025
YouTubers, K-pop defectors and Trump: The top North Korea stories of 2025
From a radioactive Russian delivery to influencers in Pyongyang, NK News revisits our best reporting from this year
December 26, 2025
