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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
NK PRO

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
North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2025

North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro April 2, 2025
Why a Russian rock band made a music video set in ‘totalitarian’ North Korea

Why a Russian rock band made a music video set in ‘totalitarian’ North Korea

‘Tsoi is Dead’ plunges viewers into a surreal version of Pyongyang, telling the story of a boy’s rock ‘n roll rebellion

Why a Russian rock band made a music video set in ‘totalitarian’ North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 2, 2025
North Korea holds first national training event for children’s union instructors

North Korea holds first national training event for children’s union instructors

Workshop was aimed at ensuring young people grow up loyal to regime and follows rare meeting of neighborhood unit heads

North Korea holds first national training event for children’s union instructors
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 31, 2025
North Korea raises alarm about wildfire risks amid devastation in ‘puppet Korea’
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North Korea raises alarm about wildfire risks amid devastation in ‘puppet Korea’

An in-depth analysis of fire prevention measures, ‘war criminal’ Japan, a boxing gold and a purge of term ‘North Korea’

North Korea raises alarm about wildfire risks amid devastation in ‘puppet Korea’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 28, 2025