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Fewer South Korea students view ties with North Korea as hostile, poll shows

Fewer South Korea students view ties with North Korea as hostile, poll shows

While some have warmed to unification, a majority still describe inter-Korean ties as ‘not peaceful’

Fewer South Korea students view ties with North Korea as hostile, poll shows
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 31, 2026
Russia’s top news agency reaches deal with North Korea to combat ‘fake news’

Russia’s top news agency reaches deal with North Korea to combat ‘fake news’

Agreement between TASS and KCNA comes as the two countries ramp up media cooperation

Russia’s top news agency reaches deal with North Korea to combat ‘fake news’
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 30, 2026
Air China resumes regular flights to North Korea for first time in six years

Air China resumes regular flights to North Korea for first time in six years

Revival of passenger route suspended during pandemic follows resumption of cross-border rail service earlier this month

Air China resumes regular flights to North Korea for first time in six years
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 30, 2026
North Korea lionizes Kim Jong Un’s reelection and diplomacy with Belarus
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North Korea lionizes Kim Jong Un’s reelection and diplomacy with Belarus

A recap of everything in state media this week, from a parliament session and Lukashenko’s visit to letters from leaders

North Korea lionizes Kim Jong Un’s reelection and diplomacy with Belarus
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 27, 2026
Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea
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Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea

DPRK may seek to align with international norms, while re-exerting control in face of new challenges from technology

Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 26, 2026
North Korea endorses e-buses over ‘outdated’ trams to cut costs: Imagery
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North Korea endorses e-buses over ‘outdated’ trams to cut costs: Imagery

Traffic delays and accidents caused by aging tram infrastructure led to prioritizing electric vehicles, sources said

North Korea endorses e-buses over ‘outdated’ trams to cut costs: Imagery
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 25, 2026
North Korea seals return to women’s World Cup after 16-year absence

North Korea seals return to women’s World Cup after 16-year absence

4-0 win over Chinese Taipei at Asian Cup sends the DPRK through to 2027 soccer tournament in Brazil

North Korea seals return to women’s World Cup after 16-year absence
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 20, 2026
North Korea touts new homes for Ukraine war widows and 99% election turnout
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North Korea touts new homes for Ukraine war widows and 99% election turnout

A recap of everything in state media this week, from Kim Jong Un planting trees and inspecting drills to Cuba ties

North Korea touts new homes for Ukraine war widows and 99% election turnout
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 20, 2026
‘Go and lay a flower’: Chinese netizens react to travel resuming in North Korea

‘Go and lay a flower’: Chinese netizens react to travel resuming in North Korea

Users have voiced hopes to join tours or explore business opportunities, though some remain skeptical of a reopening

‘Go and lay a flower’: Chinese netizens react to travel resuming in North Korea
Jifan Li
Jifan Li March 19, 2026
Peter Ward: Inside North Korea’s expanding crackdown on ‘unsocialist’ behavior
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Peter Ward: Inside North Korea’s expanding crackdown on ‘unsocialist’ behavior

Expert discusses elite politics and Party Congress, while NK News’ Anton Sokolin digs into DPRK’s latest missile launch

Peter Ward: Inside North Korea’s expanding crackdown on ‘unsocialist’ behavior
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