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North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Il’s birthday with parties and pheasants
An in-depth analysis of one of the DPRK’s ‘greatest’ holidays, AUKUS criticism and women 'volunteering’ to labor
February 21, 2025
Rowan Beard and Greg Vaczi: The return of Western tourism to North Korea
Young Pioneer Tours and Koryo Tours staff crossed border into Rason and join podcast to discuss their trips
February 20, 2025
US deploys B-1B bomber in joint air drills with ROK amid North Korean threats
Strategic bomber's first deployment under Trump administration aims to enhance deterrence and allied interoperability
February 20, 2025
Why South Korea’s diplomatic outreach to Syria fails to challenge DPRK alliances
ROK's outreach seeks to weaken North Korea's regional influence, but DPRK’s ties with major powers may mitigate impact
February 20, 2025
South Korea willing to accept North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine
Foreign ministry stated ROK is willing to provide protection and support after DPRK soldier expressed hope to defect
February 19, 2025
Trump talks North Korean deaths in Ukraine for first time as US, Russia meet
Washington, Moscow initiate peace talks as Kyiv says it successfully destroyed DPRK artillery system in ongoing conflict
February 19, 2025
Kim’s redevelopment plans, Trump’s fund freeze and tour companies in North Korea
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy talks Kim’s latest construction goals, Trump’s impact on DPRK human rights and tourism prospects
February 18, 2025
Families of abductees pressure Japan for stronger action against North Korea
Advocacy groups have shifted to more hardline stance, urging end to aid, sanctions relief until abductees are returned
February 18, 2025
Pyongyang slams US, South Korea, Japan for ‘absurd’ denuclearization push
North Korea’s foreign ministry issued statement calling denuclearization ‘impossible,’ vowing to expand nuclear arsenal
February 18, 2025
How North Korean ski resort forced Russian tourists to play culinary roulette
Masikryong’s slopes impressed visitors, but mysterious cuisine proved to be the bigger adventure
February 18, 2025
