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North Korea’s international film festival to return in fall after six-year break
Tour agency says first edition since pandemic will screen foreign films, though it's unclear if foreigners can attend
June 18, 2025
Lessons for North Korea from Israeli strikes on Iran, and loudspeakers go silent
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses why secrecy remains the DPRK’s strongest defense and the possible return of tourism
June 17, 2025
Seoul weighs legal measures to crack down on leaflet launches into North Korea
Interagency meeting explores ways to target activists with existing laws as Lee Jae-myung pushes engagement with DPRK
June 16, 2025
Man arrested after 2nd attempt to enter North Korea to ‘prepare for unification’
South Korean in his 20s told authorities he crossed into military zone near DMZ to ‘contribute’ to inter-Korean peace
June 16, 2025
South Korea moves to punish ‘defiant’ activists sending leaflets to North Korea
An unnamed civic organization launched anti-North Korea leaflets Saturday, prompting Seoul to issue stark warning
June 14, 2025
Seoul to attempt repatriation of 4 North Koreans found adrift at sea last month
Unification ministry says all fishermen indicated their desire to return, though it’s unclear if DPRK will accept them
June 13, 2025
North Korea insists its ‘not interested’ in exclusion from new Trump travel ban
An in-depth analysis of spurning US ‘carrots,’ mega resort renovations, a new wholesale market and Kim’s letter to Putin
June 13, 2025
Ask a North Korean: What stereotypes are there for different DPRK regions?
From ‘Water Province’ to ‘Robber Province,’ a defector explains nickname origins and why Pyongyang is like a movie set
1 million North Koreans for Russia? Kremlin propaganda gets a reality check
Russian TV host’s mass deployment proposal faces strategic limits but helps normalize ties that once seemed outlandish
June 12, 2025
North Korean defector sentenced after attempt to return to DPRK in stolen bus
The man was handed a three year suspended sentence after court found no political motive behind his actions
June 9, 2025
