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North Korea’s violations of religious freedom have surged since pandemic: Report
Nearly 100% of defectors say religion is not allowed, though small numbers report practicing in secret
October 28, 2025
What the world lost when North Korea’s doors swung closed
Revisiting period when the DPRK felt within reach shows how much was taken for granted, and how quickly things change
October 28, 2025
Working for the man: How North Korea exerts absolute control over laborers
Text of new Labor Management Act reveals how authorities mobilize workers and keep them from flocking to markets
October 27, 2025
Kim Jong Un inspects Sinuiju greenhouse farm again ahead of 9th Party Congress
An in-depth analysis of leader’s fourth visit to project, return of Pyongyang International Film Festival and more
October 24, 2025
Japan’s new prime minister signals openness to meeting Kim Jong Un
Takaichi tells families of Japanese abductees she ‘won’t miss any opportunity’ to resolve long-standing issue with DPRK
October 24, 2025
Armed North Korean soldiers crossed MDL in pursuit of defector, Seoul confirms
Two DPRK soldiers retreated after South Korean forces fired warning shots following brief crossing along section of DMZ
October 24, 2025
Kim Jong Un says joint war effort with Russia outmatched ‘US and West’
DPRK leader kicks off construction of memorial and cemetery for troops who died fighting Ukraine
October 24, 2025
Remco Breuker: How North Korea built illicit networks that outlasted sanctions
Historian traces Pyongyang’s far-reaching financial and labor schemes and warns world has lost vital tools to track them
October 23, 2025
Human rights forum calls to protect North Koreans regardless of DPRK’s stance
Activists stress regime's lack of progress on human rights, while defectors testify about abuses due to Russia ties
October 22, 2025
What an Italian tourist saw in North Korea around this month’s military parade
Marco Maggi shares impressions of the ‘clean, modern’ capital and why the DPRK is worth visiting despite tight controls
October 22, 2025
