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North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung
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North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung

An in-depth analysis of the founding leader’s cult, praise for repatriations from Japan, ‘patriotic’ marriages and more

North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 11, 2025
Beyond the finish line: Foreign runners reflect on rare journey to North Korea

Beyond the finish line: Foreign runners reflect on rare journey to North Korea

Participants in Pyongyang marathon share impressions of a ‘modern’ city and ‘curious’ people after first race in 6 years

Beyond the finish line: Foreign runners reflect on rare journey to North Korea
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim | Shreyas Reddy April 11, 2025
Book review: ‘Hidden Heroes’ offers rare glimpse into North Korean fiction

Book review: ‘Hidden Heroes’ offers rare glimpse into North Korean fiction

New anthology brings ten translated short stories from the DPRK, showcasing struggles and triumphs of everyday citizens

Book review: ‘Hidden Heroes’ offers rare glimpse into North Korean fiction
Stephen Mercado
Stephen Mercado April 10, 2025
Cuts to US-funded broadcasters risk silencing key sources for North Korea
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Cuts to US-funded broadcasters risk silencing key sources for North Korea

As Voice of America and Radio Free Asia face major cuts, questions grow over whether Seoul will step in

Cuts to US-funded broadcasters risk silencing key sources for North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 9, 2025
Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK
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Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK

NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks first edition of marathon since before pandemic and Kim Jong Un overseeing attack exercises

Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK
Air Koryo makes rare flight to Shanghai amid influx of foreigners to Pyongyang

Air Koryo makes rare flight to Shanghai amid influx of foreigners to Pyongyang

But expert says flight was unlikely related to Pyongyang marathon, instead suggesting it carried businesspeople, workers

Air Koryo makes rare flight to Shanghai amid influx of foreigners to Pyongyang
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 7, 2025
Pyongyang marathon returns after 6-year hiatus with hundred of foreign athletes

Pyongyang marathon returns after 6-year hiatus with hundred of foreign athletes

Sporting event marked first time non-Russian tourists were allowed to visit the capital city since before the pandemic

Pyongyang marathon returns after 6-year hiatus with hundred of foreign athletes
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?

Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?

North Korean leader suggests improved access to modern amenities during inspection of latest skyscraper street project

Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 4, 2025
North Korean students kitted out with supplies as new academic year commences
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North Korean students kitted out with supplies as new academic year commences

An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s education policies, the DPRK’s first wildfire emergency alert and sporting success

North Korean students kitted out with supplies as new academic year commences
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung April 4, 2025
North Korea’s top university eyeing Siberia to host first overseas office

North Korea’s top university eyeing Siberia to host first overseas office

Kim Il Sung University considering Novosibirsk office to strengthen academic ties as humanitarian exchanges continue

North Korea’s top university eyeing Siberia to host first overseas office
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 3, 2025