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North Korea caught erasing former leader’s Russian heritage
This may be the first case of North Korean material bearing Kim Jong Il’s childhood name to be revealed outside the DPRK
August 26, 2026
The Kremlin veteran tasked with keeping Russia-North Korea’s alliance on track
Andrei Podelyshev returns to Pyongyang as weapons, troops and wartime demands reshape bilateral ties
August 24, 2026
South Korean experts debate merits of changing North Korea’s name to DPRK
Referring to an internationally recognized government by its official name can contribute to peace, an expert said.
August 12, 2026
Ping-pong propaganda: North Korea’s failed bid to crown a table tennis queen
At its version of Hitler’s Olympics, Pyongyang hoped superstar Pak Yong Sun would showcase nation’s sporting supremacy
August 7, 2026
Vietnam to honor North Korean pilots killed in war with first-ever memorial
Plans to construct new memorial and renovate cemetery come as Pyongyang and Hanoi step up cooperation in multiple fields
August 5, 2026
Jerome Sauvage on North Korea’s crises, contradictions and quiet moments
Former UN official discusses his new book, Witness to North Korea, and the limits of international engagement
August 5, 2026
Ancient royal tombs in North Korea appear to have been opened, damaged
Royal tombs contain rare murals and objects of excellent craftsmanship and require technical knowledge to carefully open
August 4, 2026
Kim honors military veterans as North Korea celebrates ‘victory’ in Korean War
A recap of everything in state media this week, from V-Day celebrations to an incoming heat wave
July 31, 2026
South Korea capable of dealing with North’s unexpected water releases: Seoul
Water released from DPRK's dam takes about 6 hours to reach South Korea's Pilsung Bridge near border, an official said
July 30, 2026
Trump warns ideology behind North Korea’s 1950 invasion is heading West
Armistice Day statement praises veterans and allies while invoking Pyongyang’s attack on the South in a broader warning
July 29, 2026
