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Why Kim Jong Un is paranoid about South Korean media in his country
It makes sense that the DPRK leader would be nervous about the spread and consumption of foreign values and ideas
July 7, 2026
Russia to launch bus route to North Korea by end of 2026: official
Vostok Intur travel agency to operate the route as the allies work on a new car bridge across the Tumen River
July 1, 2026
Tuberculosis cases trigger mandatory treatment of North Korean workers in Russia
Court documents provide a peek at early DPRK labor migration, raising concerns over workers’ living conditions in Russia
June 29, 2026
Chinese kids set to visit UK-sanctioned North Korean Songdowon camp: tour firm
Potential trip comes after DPRK recalled its British ambassador over designation and Kim-Xi pledged to boost exchanges
June 25, 2026
Award-winning Korea studies scholar accused of using AI-fabricated citations
Two academics confirm they did not write works attributed to them in recent journal article by Aram Hur
June 22, 2026
North Korea reveals major bus crush caused over 20 casualties
Rare state media report on an accident offers few details, instead praising the emergency response
June 19, 2026
Russian man arrested for taking photo of North Korean Embassy in Moscow
Court records show man was convicted of ‘petty hooliganism,’ pointing to security concerns amid Ukrainian attacks
June 12, 2026
North Korea’s spring drought had only limited impact on crops, data suggests
Satellite data reveals lower soil moisture but strong vegetation growth, pointing to improved irrigation methods
June 1, 2026
North Korean man faces hefty fine for trying to bribe Russian cop
Sakhalin court orders man to pay 12 times the amount he offered on behalf of friend driving without license
May 28, 2026
Russian drug company says it shipped $74K worth of medication to North Korea
Cardiovascular, dementia and hair loss drugs will go on sale in country in June under pharmaceutical deal
May 27, 2026
