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Cry me a river: How North Koreans interpret Kim Jong Un’s tears
Experts say state media coverage seeks to ‘humanize’ the leader, regardless of whether the tears are genuine or theater
December 13, 2023
From Moscow to Pyongyang: North Korea pivots back toward the Soviet side
The DPRK repaired ties with USSR after cozying up to Beijing, and Moscow provided aid despite distaste for regime
December 12, 2023
North and South Korea should abandon the chimera of reunification
Tensions and nukes have made unification a pipe dream, and history shows shared culture does not require a single state
December 5, 2023
‘Blood must be spilled’: How Kissinger nearly triggered a war with North Korea
The former US Secretary of State wanted to retaliate when the DPRK killed Americans, despite concerns of escalation
December 1, 2023
Pyongyang’s playbook: How North Korea turned sports into tool for regime control
DPRK’s athletic success is product of decades of effort to assert state power and boost military readiness through sport
December 1, 2023
North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before
State media again reported near 100% turnout but acknowledged votes against chosen candidates for first time in decades
November 30, 2023
The role of the UN Command in keeping peace with North Korea – Ep. 318
Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Andrew Harrison talks about how 17 member states help uphold the Korean War Armistice
November 29, 2023
From Moscow to Pyongyang: How North Korea broke with Soviets and embraced China
The DPRK used the Korean War to start playing its allies off each other, a strategy it still employs to this day
November 29, 2023
North Korea’s election reforms are not the first time voters have had a choice
Single-candidate polls are the norm, but past examples of competitive elections provide precedent for making changes
November 24, 2023
From Moscow to Pyongyang: The birth of North Korea under Soviet control
A new NK News series explores the history of bilateral ties and what it says about DPRK’s partnership with Russia today
November 17, 2023
