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North Korea’s foreign minister totes $10K ostrich-leather Gucci bag in Russia

North Korea’s foreign minister totes $10K ostrich-leather Gucci bag in Russia

Leader’s sister also carried Dior bag during Kim Jong Un’s trip, despite regime’s criticism of ‘bourgeois culture’

North Korea’s foreign minister totes $10K ostrich-leather Gucci bag in Russia
Joe Smith
Joe Smith September 18, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What do socialism and capitalism mean to you?

Ask a North Korean: What do socialism and capitalism mean to you?

A defector shares what DPRK taught him about equality and how living in South Korea has shaped his views on capitalism

Ask a North Korean: What do socialism and capitalism mean to you?
David September 15, 2023
North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says

North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says

Citizens also expected to wear more pieces of patriotic flair as state pushes displays of loyalty to authorities

North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 15, 2023
State media review: North Koreans ‘pine for’ Kim Jong Un as he travels abroad
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State media review: North Koreans ‘pine for’ Kim Jong Un as he travels abroad

An in-depth analysis of reactions to leader’s Russia trip, founding holiday events, Chongryon supporters and more

State media review: North Koreans ‘pine for’ Kim Jong Un as he travels abroad
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 15, 2023
Russian embassy in North Korea welcomes first new personnel since pandemic

Russian embassy in North Korea welcomes first new personnel since pandemic

Twenty people arrived Thursday with military orchestra that is set to perform for DPRK foundation day celebrations

Russian embassy in North Korea welcomes first new personnel since pandemic
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 7, 2023
State media review: Chinese delegation to visit North Korea for military parade
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State media review: Chinese delegation to visit North Korea for military parade

An in-depth analysis of celebrations for 75th founding anniversary, taekwondo triumphs, anti-Japan propaganda and more

State media review: Chinese delegation to visit North Korea for military parade
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 7, 2023
War-ready nation: What to expect at upcoming North Korean paramilitary parade
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War-ready nation: What to expect at upcoming North Korean paramilitary parade

Satellite imagery shows thousands preparing for parade and concert ahead of Sept. 9 national founding holiday

War-ready nation: What to expect at upcoming North Korean paramilitary parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 7, 2023
Why Kim Jong Un might want to discuss weapons sales with Putin – Ep. 305
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Why Kim Jong Un might want to discuss weapons sales with Putin – Ep. 305

The NK News team discusses North Korea-Russia military cooperation, US-ROK drills, DPRK easing border controls and more

Why Kim Jong Un might want to discuss weapons sales with Putin – Ep. 305
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News September 6, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What is it like to be a musician in North Korea?

Ask a North Korean: What is it like to be a musician in North Korea?

Artists have little say over what they perform, and they must make immense personal sacrifices to practice their craft

Ask a North Korean: What is it like to be a musician in North Korea?
Jin September 4, 2023
State media review: North Korea slams US for supplying F-16 jets to Ukraine
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State media review: North Korea slams US for supplying F-16 jets to Ukraine

An in-depth review of Russia-DPRK solidarity, an official’s delayed downfall, heavy rains and Youth Day dance parties

State media review: North Korea slams US for supplying F-16 jets to Ukraine
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung August 31, 2023
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