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Fix up, look sharp: the changing face of North Korean men’s fashion

Fix up, look sharp: the changing face of North Korean men’s fashion

Styles are getting more modern — though the streetwear of the South remains a long way off

Fix up, look sharp: the changing face of North Korean men’s fashion
Alek Sigley
Alek Sigley January 25, 2019
New North Korean posters hail New Year Address, economic and scientific development

New North Korean posters hail New Year Address, economic and scientific development

Recently-released propaganda hopes to "inspire the people," state media reports

New North Korean posters hail New Year Address, economic and scientific development
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 24, 2019
North Korean art troupe to visit China this week: state media

North Korean art troupe to visit China this week: state media

Delegation to feature State Merited Chorus, to be led by Ri Su Yong

North Korean art troupe to visit China this week: state media
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 20, 2019
“Make women more beautiful”: inside a North Korean fashion magazine

“Make women more beautiful”: inside a North Korean fashion magazine

A recently-produced glossy points to changing trends in the DPRK

“Make women more beautiful”: inside a North Korean fashion magazine
Alek Sigley
Alek Sigley January 16, 2019
“Unite for the end-of-the-year battle!”: North Korean street propaganda in late 2018
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“Unite for the end-of-the-year battle!”: North Korean street propaganda in late 2018

Economic themes continue to dominate as Songun politics take a backseat

“Unite for the end-of-the-year battle!”: North Korean street propaganda in late 2018
Chloe Joo
Chloe Joo January 11, 2019
From Perth to Pyongyang: my life as an Aussie student at Kim Il Sung University

From Perth to Pyongyang: my life as an Aussie student at Kim Il Sung University

"I’ve had many unique experiences, experiences of a kind nobody has really written about before"

From Perth to Pyongyang: my life as an Aussie student at Kim Il Sung University
Alek Sigley
Alek Sigley January 9, 2019
North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show

North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show

Celebrity performances, lasers, countdown mark change in celebrations

North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 31, 2018
Pyongyang to add concert event to downtown New Year’s Eve celebrations

Pyongyang to add concert event to downtown New Year’s Eve celebrations

Tourists may be charged to attend Kim Il Sung Square celebrations, agencies say

Pyongyang to add concert event to downtown New Year’s Eve celebrations
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 27, 2018
What women’s health teaches us about gender equality – NK News Podcast ep.51
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What women’s health teaches us about gender equality – NK News Podcast ep.51

Teodora Gyupchanova discusses life for the second sex in the DPRK

What women’s health teaches us about gender equality – NK News Podcast ep.51
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot December 24, 2018
“Chukbae!”: The rise of North Korean beer

“Chukbae!”: The rise of North Korean beer

Increased quantity and quality herald social change, but large-scale export remains unlikely

“Chukbae!”: The rise of North Korean beer
Alessandro Ford
Alessandro Ford December 19, 2018