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How North Korean propaganda remembers the genocide of Native Americans
Kim regime holds up America’s sins to paint US as incorrigible colonizer and deflect from its own human rights abuses
May 1, 2023
Yoon calls for Congress to help improve North Korea’s ‘horrendous’ human rights
South Korean president stresses ‘duty’ to promote freedom for North Koreans during state visit to Washington
April 28, 2023
Ask a North Korean: How one soldier escaped across the heavily armed DMZ
New columnist David writes about the challenges of army life and how a South Korean leaflet convinced him to defect
State media review: North Korea slams US over Silicon Valley Bank collapse
An in-depth analysis of criticisms of capitalism, missile-like apartments, an important military holiday and more
April 27, 2023
Signs of progress? Kim Jong Un approves designs at long-stalled hospital project
New signage OK’d for Pyongyang General, but facility remains unopened years after construction deadline
April 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un upgrades megayachts again as state media stresses ‘shortages’
Satellite imagery shows annual repairs on two of North Korean leader’s vessels after remodeling of Wonsan shipyard
April 26, 2023
Over 75% of North Korean children missed key vaccinations during pandemic: WHO
UN says situation leaves DPRK kids vulnerable to deadly disease, announcing immunization campaign targeting 20 countries
April 26, 2023
34 North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter as COVID obstacles remain
New arrivals jump to highest since 2020 but are still fraction of pre-pandemic levels, despite eased controls in China
April 25, 2023
Beyond cardboard characters: The evolution of North Korean defectors on screen
Hit shows like ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Money Heist’ show how ROK film and TV has moved past anti-communist tropes of the past
April 24, 2023
North Korea’s rice imports soar in March to largest monthly total of pandemic
Expert calls grain shipments ‘a big deal’ that could ensure more North Koreans can eat amid concerns about food shortage
April 21, 2023
