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Information related to North Korean history
North Korea’s silence on elections could point to changes in how citizens vote
Recent plenum referenced election reform, which could ditch single-candidate polls without sacrificing state control
July 25, 2023
Book review: A new history reconsiders Korea’s unending war with itself
‘Korea at War’ traces roots of Korean War back to 19th century and debunks myths that North Korea and US still propagate
July 24, 2023
State media review: North Korea hypes ‘victory’ over US ahead of major holiday
An in-depth review of preparations for Korean War anniversary, extreme weather, a travelog bashing Buddhism and more
July 20, 2023
The other American soldiers who defected to North Korea and came to regret it
Past defectors fled punishment similar to recent border-crosser Travis King, and their fates may reflect on his
July 19, 2023
What’s next for the American soldier who crossed into North Korea – Ep. 298
The NK News team discusses possible outcomes of apparent defection and when DPRK shot down a US spy plane in 1969
July 19, 2023
Seoul and Kyiv say Korean War is like conflict in Ukraine, and not alike at all
Leaders have underlined similarities when it aligns with their interests, while seeking to avoid a Korean-style division
July 18, 2023
Why North Korean films depict foreigners as ditsy Kim family worshipers
State narratives twist history to avoid glorifying outsiders, portraying even Soviet heroes as dependent on DPRK peers
July 17, 2023
Ask a North Korean: Are alcoholism and drunk driving major problems in the DPRK?
The regime treats drinking as a ‘political cancer,’ but alcohol is the only way for many to escape their harsh reality
When North Korea followed through on threats to shoot down a US spy plane
EC-121 incident led US to consider nuke strikes, showing how Kim Yo Jong’s recent warnings could spiral into conflict
July 13, 2023
Book review: A chronicle of Korea, from a mythological god-king to Kim Jong Un
‘Korea: A New History of South and North’ packs 4,000 years into an insightful overview but oversimplifies DPRK issues
July 11, 2023
