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December 07, 2024

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Primaries in Pyongyang? Decoding North Korea’s electoral reforms
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Primaries in Pyongyang? Decoding North Korea’s electoral reforms

New law does little to make elections free, but allowing two candidates marks small step toward greater citizen input

Primaries in Pyongyang? Decoding North Korea’s electoral reforms
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser October 23, 2023
State media review: North Korea says US ‘disguising’ Israel as a ‘victim’
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State media review: North Korea says US ‘disguising’ Israel as a ‘victim’

An in-depth analysis of statement on Hamas-Israel conflict, Potemkin elections, athlete interviews and more

State media review: North Korea says US ‘disguising’ Israel as a ‘victim’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 19, 2023
North Korea’s rapidly changing media landscape – Ep. 311
Podcast

North Korea’s rapidly changing media landscape – Ep. 311

Tatiana Gabroussenko discusses how state media portrays Kim Jong Un, plus reports that Hamas is using DPRK weapons

North Korea’s rapidly changing media landscape – Ep. 311
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News October 18, 2023
North Korean athletes to skip Asian Para Games over anti-doping ruling

North Korean athletes to skip Asian Para Games over anti-doping ruling

Organizers say DPRK made decision after being told athletes could not compete under their flag

North Korean athletes to skip Asian Para Games over anti-doping ruling
Joe Smith
Joe Smith October 17, 2023
Ask a North Korean: Do North Koreans believe in God?

Ask a North Korean: Do North Koreans believe in God?

A DPRK escapee writes about the fatal consequences citizens face if they are found to worship the wrong religion

Ask a North Korean: Do North Koreans believe in God?
Rose October 17, 2023
K-pop star says North Koreans confessed they were her fans at Pyongyang concert

K-pop star says North Koreans confessed they were her fans at Pyongyang concert

Claims by singer Ailee speak to spread of South Korean content despite DPRK laws against its consumption, expert says

K-pop star says North Koreans confessed they were her fans at Pyongyang concert
Joe Smith
Joe Smith October 17, 2023
The towering North Korean basketball star denied a shot at NBA glory

The towering North Korean basketball star denied a shot at NBA glory

7-foot-6 Ri Myong Hun would have been tallest player in league history, but sanctions and tensions scuppered his chances

The towering North Korean basketball star denied a shot at NBA glory
Yong Ja Hong
Yong Ja Hong October 16, 2023
State media review: North Korea attacks sanction-enforcing Francophones
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State media review: North Korea attacks sanction-enforcing Francophones

An in-depth analysis of French and Canadian sanctions monitoring, the latest Cabinet meeting, a boy on fire and more

State media review: North Korea attacks sanction-enforcing Francophones
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung October 12, 2023
The highs and lows of North Korea’s sporting return at the Asian Games

The highs and lows of North Korea’s sporting return at the Asian Games

From weightlifting world records to scuffles on the soccer pitch, DPRK athletes had all eyes on them in Hangzhou

The highs and lows of North Korea’s sporting return at the Asian Games
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 12, 2023
How North Korea is weighing in on Hamas attacks on Israel – Ep. 310
Podcast

How North Korea is weighing in on Hamas attacks on Israel – Ep. 310

The NK News team discusses the Hamas attacks, the Asian Games, a DPRK-Russia crypto ‘shadow economy’ and more

How North Korea is weighing in on Hamas attacks on Israel – Ep. 310
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News October 11, 2023
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