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July 27, 2024

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North Korea trounces Myanmar to move to next round of men’s World Cup qualifiers

North Korea trounces Myanmar to move to next round of men’s World Cup qualifiers

4-1 victory in Laos follows rocky campaign that saw it forfeit to Japan and relocate multiple matches from Pyongyang

North Korea trounces Myanmar to move to next round of men’s World Cup qualifiers
Joe Smith
Joe Smith June 12, 2024
North Korea urges children to provide weapons to boost country’s military power

North Korea urges children to provide weapons to boost country’s military power

Expert says directive targeting DPRK youth highlights regime’s will to use all available resources to achieve objectives

North Korea urges children to provide weapons to boost country’s military power
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 7, 2024
North Korea revives World Cup qualification hopes with crucial win against Syria

North Korea revives World Cup qualification hopes with crucial win against Syria

The match was a must-win for the DPRK men’s team, which will now face off against Myanmar next week

North Korea revives World Cup qualification hopes with crucial win against Syria
Joe Smith
Joe Smith | Shreyas Reddy June 7, 2024
State media review: North Korea slams President Yoon over marine’s death
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State media review: North Korea slams President Yoon over marine’s death

An in-depth analysis of ROK criticism, celebrations for Children’s Day, a new monument and firework frenzy

State media review: North Korea slams President Yoon over marine’s death
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 6, 2024
Peter Moody: North Korean pop propaganda, girl groups and lyric revisionism
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Peter Moody: North Korean pop propaganda, girl groups and lyric revisionism

Historian Peter Moody discusses the regime’s use of songs to spread its message and the potential of musical engagement

Peter Moody: North Korean pop propaganda, girl groups and lyric revisionism
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News June 6, 2024
North Korea in May 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in May 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024

North Korea in May 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro June 3, 2024
Timeline: From a satellite launch explosion to a volley of trash balloons
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Timeline: From a satellite launch explosion to a volley of trash balloons

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 to May 31, 2024

Timeline: From a satellite launch explosion to a volley of trash balloons
NK Pro
NK Pro June 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un sends top officials to reeducation in push to enforce obedience

Kim Jong Un sends top officials to reeducation in push to enforce obedience

Even members of North Korea’s Politburo must attend classes at new party school to become ‘genuine revolutionaries’

Kim Jong Un sends top officials to reeducation in push to enforce obedience
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 3, 2024
State media review: North Korea blasts UN chief over satellite launch criticism
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State media review: North Korea blasts UN chief over satellite launch criticism

An in-depth analysis of statement against secretary-general, new houses for farmers and a campaign to catch more fish

State media review: North Korea blasts UN chief over satellite launch criticism
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung May 30, 2024
North Korea hypes domestic cleats, but its soccer stars still favor Nikes

North Korea hypes domestic cleats, but its soccer stars still favor Nikes

National teams have sported Western brands since returning to competition despite efforts to manufacture own equipment

North Korea hypes domestic cleats, but its soccer stars still favor Nikes
Joe Smith
Joe Smith May 27, 2024