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Rare North Korean event gathers heads of ‘people’s units’ that spy on citizens

Rare North Korean event gathers heads of ‘people’s units’ that spy on citizens

Meeting is first under Kim Jong Un’s rule and aligns with efforts to strengthen surveillance and ideological control

Rare North Korean event gathers heads of ‘people’s units’ that spy on citizens
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 18, 2025
Trump’s cuts to Voice of America imperil radio broadcasts into North Korea

Trump’s cuts to Voice of America imperil radio broadcasts into North Korea

Experts say dismantling VOA and Radio Free Asia undercuts US goals, keeping uncensored info from reaching DPRK people

Trump’s cuts to Voice of America imperil radio broadcasts into North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 17, 2025
North Korea says high schoolers enlisting en masse over ‘reckless’ US-ROK drills
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North Korea says high schoolers enlisting en masse over ‘reckless’ US-ROK drills

An in-depth analysis of front-line ‘volunteers,’ women’s day celebrations, a BTS program and a ‘war to improve nature’

North Korea says high schoolers enlisting en masse over ‘reckless’ US-ROK drills
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 14, 2025
Popular American exercise app suspends user’s account over North Korea hike

Popular American exercise app suspends user’s account over North Korea hike

Despite restoring account, Strava says it cannot offer service inside country due to US sanctions on DPRK

Popular American exercise app suspends user’s account over North Korea hike
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 14, 2025
Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to
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Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to

Abrupt closure of Rason shows Kim Jong Un is caught between desire for foreign currency and fear of foreign influence

Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 13, 2025
What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push
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What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push

‘20x10’ project shaping up different than advertised, with most of the 23 counties already hosting major facilities

What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 12, 2025
Chinese journalists return to North Korea for first time since pandemic

Chinese journalists return to North Korea for first time since pandemic

People’s Daily and China Media Group dispatch reporters to Pyongyang, but fate of other foreign bureaus remains unclear

Chinese journalists return to North Korea for first time since pandemic
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 10, 2025
Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties
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Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties

An in-depth analysis of possible crackdowns on defectors, March 1 commemorations, Kim Jong Un’s humor and more

Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung March 7, 2025
North Korea closes border city to tourism, less than three weeks after reopening

North Korea closes border city to tourism, less than three weeks after reopening

Abrupt reversal on travel to Rason raises questions about broader resumption of foreign tourism to DPRK post-pandemic

North Korea closes border city to tourism, less than three weeks after reopening
North Korea opens registration for Pyongyang marathon to non-Russian tourists

North Korea opens registration for Pyongyang marathon to non-Russian tourists

Confirmation that April event will go ahead means Western travelers can visit capital for first time in five years

North Korea opens registration for Pyongyang marathon to non-Russian tourists
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 3, 2025
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