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North Korean summer camp welcomes over 100 Russian kids for weeklong program

North Korean summer camp welcomes over 100 Russian kids for weeklong program

Trip marks 2nd straight year Russian schoolchildren have visited Songdowon camp near newly opened Wonsan Kalma resort

North Korean summer camp welcomes over 100 Russian kids for weeklong program
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 23, 2025
Women at the wheel: Why North Korea is lifting long-standing gender bans
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Women at the wheel: Why North Korea is lifting long-standing gender bans

A quiet revolution under Kim Jong Un has opened the door for women to ride bikes, wear pants and more

Women at the wheel: Why North Korea is lifting long-standing gender bans
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov July 23, 2025
Global baseball chief visits North Korea, a country without a single ballpark

Global baseball chief visits North Korea, a country without a single ballpark

World Baseball Softball Confederation trip hints at effort to popularize America’s pastime ahead of 2028 Olympics

Global baseball chief visits North Korea, a country without a single ballpark
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 21, 2025
North Korean site says foreigners can’t visit new resort, days after first tour

North Korean site says foreigners can’t visit new resort, days after first tour

But tourism insiders say statement on Wonsan Kalma likely excludes Russians amid booming bilateral ties

North Korean site says foreigners can’t visit new resort, days after first tour
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 18, 2025
North Korea praises medical students for donating own skin to infant burn victim
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North Korea praises medical students for donating own skin to infant burn victim

An in-depth analysis of a ‘touching’ health care tale, criticism of B-52 drill, enemy wreckage and a hagiographic play

North Korea praises medical students for donating own skin to infant burn victim
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung July 18, 2025
How North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega-resort wowed its first Russian guests

How North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega-resort wowed its first Russian guests

In interview, tourist who joined first package trip reports sumptuous meals, endless beaches and eerily good service

How North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega-resort wowed its first Russian guests
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 17, 2025
RFA broadcasts targeting North Koreans go radio silent after Trump cuts

RFA broadcasts targeting North Koreans go radio silent after Trump cuts

US-funded outlet confirms suspension of Korean radio channel and news reporting as it fights to sustain operations

RFA broadcasts targeting North Koreans go radio silent after Trump cuts
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 17, 2025
Lavrov sails on Kim Jong Un’s yacht, military parade prep and wastewater rumors
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Lavrov sails on Kim Jong Un’s yacht, military parade prep and wastewater rumors

NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks Russian diplomat’s visit to Wonsan Kalma resort and potential plans for another mass games

Lavrov sails on Kim Jong Un’s yacht, military parade prep and wastewater rumors
North Korea’s Mount Kumgang recognized as UNESCO World Heritage site

North Korea’s Mount Kumgang recognized as UNESCO World Heritage site

UN body cites mountain’s natural beauty and Buddhist history as basis for DPRK’s third inscription

North Korea’s Mount Kumgang recognized as UNESCO World Heritage site
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy July 14, 2025
Lavrov arrives at Wonsan resort, ahead of ‘strategic dialogue’ with Pyongyang

Lavrov arrives at Wonsan resort, ahead of ‘strategic dialogue’ with Pyongyang

Arriving Friday, the Russian envoy was given a modest welcome as Russian officials released rare photos of beach resort

Lavrov arrives at Wonsan resort, ahead of ‘strategic dialogue’ with Pyongyang
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 12, 2025
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