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Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships

Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships

State media warns of frigid temperatures and strong winds in country where most rely on firewood and coal to stay warm

Mercury dips as low as -13 F in North Korea, adding to citizens’ hardships
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill | Seung-Yeon Chung January 9, 2025
A window into division: Where to catch a glimpse of North Korea near Seoul
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A window into division: Where to catch a glimpse of North Korea near Seoul

While the JSA is currently off-limits, there are many other inter-Korean sites worth visiting not far from ROK capital

A window into division: Where to catch a glimpse of North Korea near Seoul
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 8, 2025
North Korea has yet to confirm Pyongyang marathon will go ahead: Tour agency

North Korea has yet to confirm Pyongyang marathon will go ahead: Tour agency

International partner says DPRK may not hold April event despite reports it will take place for first time in 6 years

North Korea has yet to confirm Pyongyang marathon will go ahead: Tour agency
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 8, 2025
North Korea airs dramatic new Korean War film in push to lionize Russia ties

North Korea airs dramatic new Korean War film in push to lionize Russia ties

‘72 Hours’ falsely blames South for starting war and stresses close relations with Moscow as they cooperate over Ukraine

North Korea airs dramatic new Korean War film in push to lionize Russia ties
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 6, 2025
Kim Jong Un meets young Korean students from Japan in bid to win their loyalty
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Kim Jong Un meets young Korean students from Japan in bid to win their loyalty

An in-depth analysis of North Korea’s New Year’s celebrations, group photos, a letter to Putin and more

Kim Jong Un meets young Korean students from Japan in bid to win their loyalty
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 3, 2025
Ask a North Korean: How did you experience the seasons in the DPRK?

Ask a North Korean: How did you experience the seasons in the DPRK?

Each season brings new challenges, especially for farmers, as the state promotes ‘battles’ to achieve grain targets

Ask a North Korean: How did you experience the seasons in the DPRK?
Joshua Kim January 3, 2025
North Korea’s official 2025 calendar offers sneak peak of what’s to come

North Korea’s official 2025 calendar offers sneak peak of what’s to come

DPRK still using ‘Day of the Sun’ despite reported phase-out, while party founding could be occasion for military parade

North Korea’s official 2025 calendar offers sneak peak of what’s to come
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung January 1, 2025
Kim Jong Un rings in New Year at concert but makes no new policy announcements

Kim Jong Un rings in New Year at concert but makes no new policy announcements

North Korean leader appears with daughter at event, after year-end plenum revealed few specifics about 2025 plans

Kim Jong Un rings in New Year at concert but makes no new policy announcements
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 1, 2025
Pins, portraits, propaganda: How the cult of Kim Jong Un hit new heights in 2024

Pins, portraits, propaganda: How the cult of Kim Jong Un hit new heights in 2024

North Korean leader increasingly sought to step out of his dead predecessors’ shadow, raising profile at their expense

Pins, portraits, propaganda: How the cult of Kim Jong Un hit new heights in 2024
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy December 31, 2024
Putin sends New Year’s greetings to Kim Jong Un, pledging to boost ties in 2025
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Putin sends New Year’s greetings to Kim Jong Un, pledging to boost ties in 2025

An in-depth analysis of a letter on ‘countering threats,’ Christmas propaganda and Constitution Day

Putin sends New Year’s greetings to Kim Jong Un, pledging to boost ties in 2025
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung December 27, 2024
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