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Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures

North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city
Investigations

North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city

Construction follows Kim Jong Un’s orders last summer to build remote region’s third alpine resort amid tourism push

North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 10, 2025
North Korea releases first photos of new nuclear-powered missile submarine
News

North Korea releases first photos of new nuclear-powered missile submarine

Kim Jong Un inspects submarine and new warships, says vessels won’t be ‘restricted’ to DPRK waters

North Korea releases first photos of new nuclear-powered missile submarine
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 8, 2025
US, ROK security advisers reaffirm goal of North Korean denuclearization
News

US, ROK security advisers reaffirm goal of North Korean denuclearization

First meeting of Mike Waltz and Shin Won-sik comes as Trump policies raise concern about US commitment to defend Seoul

US, ROK security advisers reaffirm goal of North Korean denuclearization
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park March 7, 2025
Why North Korean women have little to celebrate this Women’s Day
Analysis

Why North Korean women have little to celebrate this Women’s Day

Crackdowns on outside info and efforts to address low birthrate show how the regime uses women as tools of the state

Why North Korean women have little to celebrate this Women’s Day
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal March 7, 2025
Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties
State Media Review

Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties

An in-depth analysis of possible crackdowns on defectors, March 1 commemorations, Kim Jong Un’s humor and more

Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung March 7, 2025
North Korea builds secret long-range missile base disguised as golf course
Investigations

North Korea builds secret long-range missile base disguised as golf course

Exclusive satellite imagery analysis reveals likely launchpad and storage for largest nukes near demolished Kim mansion

North Korea builds secret long-range missile base disguised as golf course
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 6, 2025
Georgy Toloraya: Why the North Korea-Russia relationship is built to last
North Korea News Podcast

Georgy Toloraya: Why the North Korea-Russia relationship is built to last

Russian scholar and former diplomat discusses why ties will continue to develop even after the war in Ukraine is over

Georgy Toloraya: Why the North Korea-Russia relationship is built to last
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News March 6, 2025
North Korea threatens US, a cruise missile test and Yoon’s final defense
North Korea News Podcast

North Korea threatens US, a cruise missile test and Yoon’s final defense

NK News’ Joon Ha Park talks DPRK criticism of US aircraft carrier visit to peninsula and its message to Trump

North Korea threatens US, a cruise missile test and Yoon’s final defense
North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2025

North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro March 3, 2025
North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push
State Media Review

North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push

An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s pet project, Swiss ambassador starting work and 90th birthday of Chongryon chief

North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung February 28, 2025
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